YBA gains 30 new members with the help of our current members
Earlier this spring the Membership Committee launched a month long membership drive and we could not be more proud to announce that we have successfully gained 30 new members and still have several potential members in hand.
Hively Landscapes Volunteers to Help Local School
On Friday May 8, 2015 thirty employees of Hively Landscapes volunteered their Day of Service to benefit the Alexander D. Goode elementary school in York city.
Member Shoutout: Architectural Doors & Hardware
The staff and board would like to extend a special thank you to Architectural Doors & Hardware for donating their time and materials for some building maintenance work at the York Builders Association.
Thanks for Attending! Golf Tournament 2014
The 32nd Annual York Builders Association Golf Outing was an amazing time. The day was filled with beautiful weather, delicious food, and of course some golf playing! A big thanks goes out to the members of the Golf Committee:
Member Shout Out: Jeff Henry
Thank you to Jeff Henry of Jeffrey L. Henry Building and Remodeling for Sponsoring the York Revolutions Political Action Committee Fundraiser last week. Everyone was impressed with the spread of food and the game-day atmosphere- including our local legislators – and we had a great time cheering on the Home team.
Member Shout Out: Jarvis Green Design
Thank you to Jarvis Green who worked under a tight deadline to get our YBA Mobile Site ready to showcase our Parade of Homes event, which will include “Check in & Win” promo pages, mapping and People’s Choice Rating for Paraders with smart phones, on the go.
​Latest NAHB News
- Household Real Estate Asset Value Falls to Start the Yearby Jesse Wade on June 13, 2025
The market value of household real estate assets fell from $48.1 trillion to $47.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, according to the most recent release of U.S. Federal Reserve Z.1 Financial Accounts. The value of household real estate assets declined for three consecutive quarters after […]
- Producer Prices Rise in May: New Construction Input Analysisby Jesse Wade on June 12, 2025
Prices for inputs to new residential construction—excluding capital investment, labor, and imports—rose 0.2% in May, following a (revised) decrease of 0.2% in April. These figures are taken from the most recent Producer Price Index (PPI) report published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The […]
- Inflation Up Slightly in Mayby Fan-Yu Kuo on June 11, 2025
Despite inflationary pressure from tariffs, inflation in May rose slightly but came in softer than expected. The Consumer Price Index increased from 2.3% in April to 2.4% in May year-over-year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report. While this report reflected consumer prices after […]
- House Price Appreciation by State and Metro Area: First Quarter 2025by Jing Fu on June 10, 2025
House price growth slowed in the first quarter of 2025, partly due to a decline in demand and an increase in supply. Persistent high mortgage rates and increased inventory combined to ease upward pressure on house prices. These factors signaled a cooling market, following rapid gains seen in […]
- AI’s Role in Reshaping Employment: From Theory to Home Building Sector Impactsby Jing Fu on June 9, 2025
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly machine learning and generative AI (GenAI), is reshaping industries, creating new economic opportunities, and raising critical questions about its long-term impact on jobs and economic growth. A recent study by Ping Wang and Tsz-Nga […]
​Latest PBA News
- Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing Awards Students Statewideby Rick Cochran on June 3, 2025
The Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing, in conjunction with the PBA Endorsed Trade Program, has awarded ten students across the Commonwealth with the 2025 Student Awards. Awards were presented to those The post Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing Awards Students Statewide appeared first on […]
- Making the Most of Home Ownership Month in Juneby Rick Cochran on May 29, 2025
June is National Homeownership Month. This is a great opportunity for members to reach out to the public to share the benefits of owning a home. But how? Below are The post Making the Most of Home Ownership Month in June appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- 2025 AHP and Voluntary Housing Grant Initiative Webinarby Rick Cochran on May 29, 2025
The 2025 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Fundamentals and Voluntary Housing Grant Initiative Webinar is now available online. This webinar provides a detailed discussion of the AHP and the voluntary housing The post 2025 AHP and Voluntary Housing Grant Initiative Webinar appeared first on […]
- Registration open for Summer Committee and Board Meetingsby Rick Cochran on May 12, 2025
The Summer PBA Committee and Board of Directors meetings will take place at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort July 24 and 25 (there will be a welcome hospitality reception at The post Registration open for Summer Committee and Board Meetings appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- PBA Well Represented on Residential Code Development Committeeby Rick Cochran on May 5, 2025
The Residential Code Development Committee just wrapped up five days of hearings in Orlando hearing 369 proposals to modify the IRC. Â The second set of hearings will be in October The post PBA Well Represented on Residential Code Development Committee appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]
