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Member Benefit : McConkey Insurance

Member Benefit : McConkey Insurance

PBA’s worker’s comp program has many benefits to offer your members. With stable rates and competitive pricing, members will be hard-pressed to find a better option. Plus, it’s a great source of non-dues revenue for your local association!

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Member Benefit : Geico Insurance

Member Benefit : Geico Insurance

Protecting your assets is very important to you. After all, you have worked your whole life to obtain them. Your NAHB membership and GEICO are here to help. GEICO has over 75 years of industry experience and understands what you need from your insurer.

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​Latest NAHB News
  • Inflation Eased Again in April
    by Fan-Yu Kuo on May 13, 2025

    Inflation slowed to a 4-year low in April while shelter inflation remained elevated. Despite the easing, inflation may pick up in the coming months as possible inflationary pressure from enacted tariffs and other policy uncertainties continues to threaten economic growth and complicate the Fed’s […]

  • Residential Mortgages Experience Weaker Demand in First Quarter
    by Eric Lynch on May 13, 2025

    Overall demand for residential mortgages was weaker while lending standards for most types of residential mortgages were essentially unchanged according to the Federal Reserve Board’s April 2025 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS).  For commercial real estate (CRE) loans, lending […]

  • Highest Paid Occupations in Construction in 2024
    by Natalia Siniavskaia on May 13, 2025

    Half of payroll workers in construction earn more than $60,320 and the top 25% make at least $81,510, according to the latest May 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In comparison, the […]

  • Consumer Credit Slows in the First Quarter of 2025
    by Onnah Dereski on May 9, 2025

    Consumer credit continued to rise in early 2025, but the pace of growth has slowed. Student loan balances rose year-over-year as borrowers resumed payments following the end of pandemic-era relief. However, growth remains modest. Credit card and auto loan debt also increased, though both […]

  • Multifamily Developer Confidence Falls in the First Quarter
    by Eric Lynch on May 8, 2025

    Multifamily developers are starting the year in a cautious state, according to Q1 2025 results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).  The MMS produces two separate indices.  The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) decreased […]

​Latest PBA News
  • Registration open for Summer Committee and Board Meetings
    by 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 Committee
    by 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.  The second set of hearings will be in October The post PBA Well Represented on Residential Code Development Committee appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]

  • Reserve Your Room at the Omni Bedford Springs
    by Rick Cochran on April 28, 2025

    Reservations are now being accepted for Summer PBA Committee and Board of Directors meetings at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort. The meetings will be held July 24 and 25 starting The post Reserve Your Room at the Omni Bedford Springs appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • Registration for the PBA Summer Regional Meetings is Open
    by Rick Cochran on April 25, 2025

    Registrations are now open for the 2025 Winter Regional Meetings. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE A SAY IN YOUR ASSOCIATION A Regional Meeting may just be the most important The post Registration for the PBA Summer Regional Meetings is Open appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • FREE Build Science Programs for Members and Students
    by Rick Cochran on March 26, 2025

    The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center shared the following information Build Science curriculum with PBA. This is a free resource for all members – as well as a great tool for The post FREE Build Science Programs for Members and Students appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.