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.
Haley Miller Returns to YBA as Project Manager
The York Builders Association (YBA) is excited to welcome back Haley Miller, who is rejoining the team as Project Manager. Haley previously served as Director of Events at YBA, where she played a key role in organizing and enhancing member experiences at association events.
The Heart of YBA: Member Testimonials on Growth and Success
YBA members share how networking, resources, and events like Member Mingles & the Home & Garden Show help grow their businesses. See their success stories!
​Latest NAHB News
- Custom Home Building – A Bright Spot for Construction
by Robert Dietz on May 25, 2026With overall single-family construction down 5% for the first four months of 2026, custom home building has been a relative bright spot. The custom building market is less sensitive to the interest rate cycle than other forms of home building but is more sensitive to changes in household wealth and […]
- Single-Family Built-to-Rent Slowed at Start of 2026by Robert Dietz on May 25, 2026
Single-family built-for-rent (or built-to-rent, BTR) construction fell back in the first 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. […]
- Cyclical Weakness for Townhouse Constructionby Robert Dietz on May 22, 2026
First quarter 2026 data reveal softer conditions for townhouse construction volume as housing affordability challenges affect homebuyer demand. According to NAHB analysis of the most recent Census data of Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, during the first quarter of 2026, […]
- Single-Family Home Size Posts Small Gainsby Robert Dietz on May 22, 2026
New single-family home size had been falling since 2015 in response to declining affordability conditions. An exception occurred in 2021, when new home size increased as interest rates reached historic lows. However, as mortgage interest rates increased in 2022 and 2023 and affordability worsened, […]
- Single-Family Starts Fall Amid Economic Uncertainty and Affordability Pressuresby Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on May 21, 2026
Single-family housing starts declined in April as builders faced continued economic uncertainty and affordability challenges, including higher construction costs, ongoing labor shortages and elevated financing expenses. The latest housing starts and permits data suggest that the overall […]
​Latest PBA News
- 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.
- Housing Headwinds: War and Economic Uncertainty Continue – News from NAHB’s Eye on the Economyby Rick Cochran on March 31, 2026
Cracks are showing in the economic foundation due to the Iran war. As NAHB Economics forecasted at the International Builders’ Show, the housing market needed stability to have a better The post Housing Headwinds: War and Economic Uncertainty Continue – News from NAHB’s Eye on the Economy […]
