2018 Construction Career Days a Success
Over the last several months the York Builders Association’s (YBA) Workforce Committee put a lot of time and effort into planning our first Construction Career Days events, which took place on April 16 – 18. Outreach to schools and students is a major focus of our strategic plan. During a meeting with York County Economic Alliance, we were approached with the offer to take over their construction day program previously held in April 2017. It was a perfect fit for our new goals and objectives and the association’s Board of Directors approved the adoption of the program.
Trade School seeking Occupational Advisory Committee Members
York County School of Technology, Principal Andrew Loehwing expressed a need for local industry professionals to become an Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) members. This is a wonderful...
York Builders Association to Kick Off Construction Career Day Events
Skilled labor in residential construction is a commodity in short supply and the York Builders Association (YBA) is looking to change that by launching their first annual Construction Career Day events on April 16, 17 & 18. The objective of the program is to build awareness among high school students about the diverse career opportunities available to them locally in the construction industry.
Accepting PEAK Award Nominations for Energy Efficiency
Get the recognition you deserve! Enter your homes for a 2018 PEAK Award for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Energy Efficient New Homes Program.
PEAK Achievement Awards, Submit Your Entries and Save the Date!
The PEAK Achievement Awards program offers a fabulous way to build recognition for your work in the community. Projects completed within the past two years are eligible and there is a simple online process for entering. Be sure to check out all of the awards categories online.
PEAK Achievement Awards – Submit Your Entries and Save the Date!
The PEAK Achievement Awards program offers a fabulous way to build recognition for your work in the community. Projects completed within the past two years are eligible and there is a simple online...
​Latest NAHB News
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Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 37 states and the District of Columbia in March compared to the previous month, while it decreased in 12 states. Wyoming reported no change during this time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by […]
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Growing economic uncertainty stemming from tariff concerns and elevated building material costs kept builder sentiment in negative territory in April, despite a modest bump in confidence likely due to a slight retreat in mortgage interest rates in recent weeks. Builder confidence in the market for […]
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- Jon Sukonik Honored with Special PBA Awardby Rick Cochran on March 25, 2025
During the 2025 PBA Installation Gala, Immediate Past President Thomas McCosby announced the establishment of a new PBA award designed to recognize outstanding service to the members. For the inaugural The post Jon Sukonik Honored with Special PBA Award appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]
- PBA Winter 2025 Committee and Board of Directors Reportsby Rick Cochran on March 25, 2025
PBA members gathered at the Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre for the Winter Committee and Board of Directors meetings along with the annual Installation Gala. Meeting chairs provided a brief summary The post PBA Winter 2025 Committee and Board of Directors Reports appeared first on […]
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For 2025, Pennsylvania introduced a new annual obligation: filing an annual report with the Department of State. The new annual filing is mandatory for all business and nonprofit entities registered The post IMPORTANT Annual Filing Requirements for Business Owners appeared first on Pennsylvania […]
