South Central PA Construction Expo Returns for Its 2nd Year: Free Admission for Contractors Who Pre-Register
The York Builders Association (YBA) is bringing back the South Central PA Construction Expo for its second year, offering contractors, suppliers, and building industry professionals a full day of networking, education, and hands-on access to the latest tools and technologies.
What Pennsylvania Contractors Need to Know About Employee Verification Laws
Learn what PA contractors need to know about the Employee Verification Act (CIEVA) and E-Verify compliance to avoid fines and protect your business.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the South Central PA Construction Expo
Explore exhibitor, attendee, and sponsorship details for the South Central PA Construction Expo, the area’s top event for contractors and construction pros.
Thinking About Hiring a Contractor in Pennsylvania? Read This First.
Pennsylvania doesn’t license most contractors, but many must be registered. Learn what HIC registration means and how to verify a contractor’s status.
Open Position: Full-Time Administrative Assistant
SUBMIT RESUMES TO: laurie@yorkbuilders.com
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.
​Latest NAHB News
- Builder Sentiment Remains Weak Amid Affordability Concerns
by Robert Dietz on June 15, 2026Builder sentiment remains subdued as rising material costs, elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continue to strain the housing market. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell two points to 35 in June, according to the National Association […]
- Single-Family Permits Continue to Decline Through April as Multifamily Activity Strengthensby Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on June 12, 2026
Through April 2026, residential construction activity remained uneven across housing sectors. Single-family permitting continued to soften compared with a year ago, reflecting persistent affordability challenges and elevated borrowing costs, while multifamily permitting posted solid gains supported […]
- Residential Building Material Prices Rise at Highest Rate In Over Three Yearsby Jesse Wade on June 11, 2026
Wholesale prices of goods used in residential construction rose in May as energy prices continued to climb. In May, residential building material prices, excluding energy, rose at their highest yearly rate since January 2023, as prices were up 4.4% from a year ago and up 0.7% over the month. […]
- Inflation Surpassed 4% in Mayby Fan-Yu Kuo on June 10, 2026
Inflation accelerated to a new three-year high in May, driven by continued increases in energy costs from the Iran war. Energy costs drove more than 60% of the monthly increase, with national gasoline prices jumping more than a dollar since the war began. Energy costs are straining household […]
- Home Building Regulatory Cost Burdens Increased 40% from 2021 to 2026by Eric Lynch on June 10, 2026
A new NAHB study shows that, on average, regulations imposed by government at all levels account for $131,734, or 26.4%, of the final price of a new single-family home built for sale. Of this amount, $46,795 is due to a higher price for the finished lot, attributable to regulations imposed during […]
​Latest PBA News
- Students and Instructors Recognized
by Rick Cochran on May 28, 2026It’s that time of the year again where students are graduating from career and technical centers. We applaud all these graduates and especially those enrolled in a PBA Endorsed Trade The post Students and Instructors Recognized appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- PA Home Improvement Contractor Registration – IMPORTANT
by Rick Cochran on May 18, 2026Due to a change in the Commonwealth Fiscal Code, 72 P.S. § 1603-U, the registration fee has been increased to $100 every two years. This fee applies to all new and renewal applications. There The post PA Home Improvement Contractor Registration – IMPORTANT appeared first on Pennsylvania […]
- Wilkes-Barre Area CTC Dedicated to Providing Quality Education
by Rick Cochran on May 8, 2026The final re-certification visit of the year for the Pennsylvania Builders Association’s Endorsed Trade Program recently concluded at Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center, where an impressive 10 programs earned The post Wilkes-Barre Area CTC Dedicated to Providing Quality Education […]
- Summer 2026 Regional Meeting Registration OPEN
by Rick Cochran on April 27, 2026Registration for the Summer Regional Meetings is now open. Regional Meetings are the most important for members to attend. This is where members can be informed about what’s going on The post Summer 2026 Regional Meeting Registration OPEN appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Summer Room Block & Registration is NOW OPEN!
by Rick Cochran on April 20, 2026With the warmer temperatures, thoughts are turning to summer. The PBA Summer Roundtables and Board of Directors gathering will take place once again at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort in The post Summer Room Block & Registration is NOW OPEN! appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
