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.
The YBA is Partnering with Servants to Build Ramps for Local Veterans
The York Builders Association (YBA) is proud to partner with Servants through their Home Helps initiative to provide critical home repairs and accessibility solutions for those in need. Our focus: building wheelchair ramps for local veterans, ensuring safety, independence, and dignity for individuals who may be elderly, disabled, or living on a fixed income.
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.
​Latest NAHB News
- Economic Uncertainty, Affordability Challenges Weigh on New Home Sales
by Robert Dietz on August 25, 2026Elevated borrowing costs, rising inflation and broad economic uncertainty continue to curb buyer demand and hold back new home sales. Sales of newly built single-family homes declined 10.5% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 607,000, following a sharply upwardly revised June estimate, […]
- Second Quarter 2026 Multifamily Construction Databy Robert Dietz on August 25, 2026
According to NAHB analysis of quarterly Census data, the count of multifamily, for-rent housing starts increased year-over-year during the second quarter of 2026. For the quarter, 117,000 multifamily residences started construction. Of this total, 109,000 were built-for-rent. This built-for-rent […]
- Cost of Materials Rises, Especially for Smaller Buildersby Paul Emrath on August 24, 2026
Material costs increased by 6.7% over the previous year, according to results from the survey for the July 2026 NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). A large majority (72.9%) of the builders responding to the survey reported that their cost of materials for the same house increased by up to […]
- State-Level Employment Situation: July 2026by Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on August 21, 2026
The labor market continued to lose momentum in July, with total nonfarm payroll employment declining nationally and employment gains becoming more limited across states. While overall employment fell by 23,000 jobs, construction employment remained comparatively resilient, adding 22,000 jobs during […]
- Second Quarter Declines for Single-Family Built-to-Rentby Robert Dietz on August 21, 2026
Single-family built-for-rent (SFBFR, or built-to-rent (BTR)) construction fell back in the second quarter of 2026, as a higher cost of financing, increased multifamily supply and policy concerns over Congressional legislation related to institutional capital froze parts of the development market. […]
​Latest PBA News
- PA One Call Service Adjustment
by Rick Cochran on August 25, 2026Effective September 1, 2026, customers who call Pennsylvania 811 to place locate requests will be limited to one transaction per phone call. This adjustment is intended to help improve call The post PA One Call Service Adjustment appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Registrations for Fall PBA Regional Meetings Now Open
by Rick Cochran on August 18, 2026Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 Regional Meetings. Members often ask, why should I go to a Regional Meeting. The answer is simple – you need to get The post Registrations for Fall PBA Regional Meetings Now Open appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Fall Meeting Hotel Room Block Open
by Rick Cochran on August 11, 2026The Fall PBA Meetings and Board of Director meetings will be held November 4-5 at the Best Western Premier Hotel and Conference Center located at 800 E Park Dr, Harrisburg, The post Fall Meeting Hotel Room Block Open appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- PBA Summer Meeting Wrap-Upby Rick Cochran on August 3, 2026
The summer meetings were held at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort July 23 and 24. Please see the committee reports and Board of Directors summary below. COMMITTEES Government Affairs The The post PBA Summer Meeting Wrap-Up appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- PBA’s Board of Directors Approves Addition of a Builder VP Slotby Rick Cochran on July 27, 2026
During the Summer PBA Board of Directors meeting in Bedford, the Directors approved the addition of a Builder Vice President to the lineup of Senior Officers beginning in January 2027. The post PBA’s Board of Directors Approves Addition of a Builder VP Slot appeared first on Pennsylvania […]
