Introducing Building Brighter: YBA’s New Community Outreach Initiative Supporting York County
Learn about YBA’s Build Brighter initiative and its first project supporting local veterans, plus how York County nonprofits can request support.
Nicholas Sabold Honored with the 2025 Mack Smith Award for Service to the Industry and Community
The York Builders Association (YBA) is proud to announce that Nicholas Sabold, owner of Sabold Construction and Construction Trades Instructor at the York County School of Technology, has been awarded the 2025 Mack Smith Award, one of the Association’s highest honors.
York Builders Association Celebrates 2025 PEAK Achievement Award Winners
The York Builders Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 PEAK Achievement Awards, honoring excellence across the local residential building industry. These awards recognize standout achievements in construction, remodeling, outdoor living, design, marketing, and community service, as selected by industry professionals and York County residents.
Navigating Pennsylvania’s 2025 Building Code Updates: What YBA Members Need to Know
Get ready for Pennsylvania’s 2025 code update. Learn what builders must do to comply with new residential construction and energy efficiency standards.
Find Reputable Contractors in York County with the York Builders Association
Looking for reputable contractors in York County? Learn how YBA helps homeowners find local, vetted professionals for their home projects.
Haley Miller Returns to YBA as Project Manager
The York Builders Association (YBA) is excited to welcome back Haley Miller, who is rejoining the team as Project Manager. Haley previously served as Director of Events at YBA, where she played a key role in organizing and enhancing member experiences at association events.
​Latest NAHB News
- Employment Loss and Post-COVID Recovery Across U.S. Metro Areas
by Jing Fu on November 12, 2025In April 2020, total payroll employment in the United States fell by an unprecedented 20.5 million, following a loss of 1.4 million in March, as the COVID-19 pandemic brought the economy to a sudden halt. The unemployment rate surged by 10.4 percentage points to 14.8% in April. It was the highest […]
- Credit Card and Auto Loan Balances Continue to Slow Âby Onnah Dereski on November 11, 2025
Overall consumer credit continued to rise for the third quarter of 2025, but the pace of growth remains slow. Student loan balances continue to rise as well, slowly returning to pre-COVID growth. Furthermore, credit card and auto loan balances continue to grow but at historically low rates. […]
- State-Level Analysis of Canadian Softwood Lumber Tradeby Jesse Wade on November 11, 2025
International trade remains a source of volatility across the building materials sector, particularly in the softwood lumber market. Recent adjustments to antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) rates, combined with the imposition of Section 232 tariffs, have increased the trade-related cost […]
- Remodelers on the Rise: How Renovation is Reshaping Residential Constructionby Natalia Siniavskaia on November 10, 2025
As the nation’s housing stock continues to age and new homes remain out of reach for many buyers, remodeling is capturing a growing share of the residential construction market, both in terms of the number of firms and employment. With most U.S. households unable to afford new construction, […]
- Which Local Markets Track National Trends the Most: 2024 Multifamily MAIby Jesse Wade on November 7, 2025
Following the release of the 2024 single-family MAI last week, the National Association of Home Builders developed the Multifamily Market Association Index (MAI) to measure how closely multifamily building permits in metro areas follow national patterns. By comparing local and national trends, the […]
​Latest PBA News
- Important Notice for PBA Members
by Rick Cochran on November 10, 2025NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Permit Coverage in Pennsylvania PAG-O2 General Permit – Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities – Increased Permittee Responsibilities The updated PAG-02 General Permit The post Important Notice for PBA Members […]
- What Happened at the PBA Fall Board Meeting?by Rick Cochran on October 27, 2025
PBA President Dean Hilliard welcomed officers, directors, members, and guests to the final meeting of the PBA Board of Directors on Saturday, October 19, 2025. Jim Rumbaugh, Government Affairs Chair, The post What Happened at the PBA Fall Board Meeting? appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]
- Fall 2025 PBA Committee Meeting Reportsby Rick Cochran on October 27, 2025
PBA members came together in Hershey October 17 for committee meetings where reports were provided and plans were discussed. Committees sent goals to accomplish prior to the March Winter meetings. The post Fall 2025 PBA Committee Meeting Reports appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Talking Points on Key Housing Issues from NAHBby Rick Cochran on October 21, 2025
At the recent PBA Fall Board of Directors meeting, NAHB State Representative Andrew Kaye shared a document from NAHB to help members better understand and talk about issues impacting the The post Talking Points on Key Housing Issues from NAHB appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- The Expanding Role of Women in Residential Construction
by Rick Cochran on September 11, 2025From electricians and framers to project managers, interior designers and more, women nationwide are finding rewarding careers in the home building industry. They are shaping neighborhoods and the future of The post The Expanding Role of Women in Residential Construction appeared first on […]
