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!
YBA Advocates for Small Businesses at PA Capitol Roundtable Discussion on Labor Regulations
YBA advocates for small businesses at a PA Capitol roundtable, addressing burdensome labor regulations impacting contractors and the construction industry.
Why Participating in the PEAK Achievement Awards Matters for Your Business
Showcase your excellence! Enter the YBA PEAK Achievement Awards to gain recognition, boost credibility, and stand out in York County.
​Latest NAHB News
- Share of New Homes with Decks Inches Upward
by Paul Emrath on October 22, 2026The share of new homes with decks inched upward, from an all-time low of 17.4% in 2024 to 17.8% in 2025, according to NAHB tabulation of data from the HUD/Census Bureau Survey of Construction (SOC). Historically, the share of new homes with decks dropped significantly between 2017 (23.8%) and 2021 […]
- State-Level Employment Situation: September 2026by Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on October 22, 2026
State-level employment data for September continued to show a mixed labor market, with job gains and losses split across the county. Although national nonfarm payroll employment increased modestly, year-over-year job growth varied considerably across states. Construction employment continued to […]
- Market Share for Modular and Other Non-Site Built Housing in 2025by Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on October 21, 2026
The total market share of non-site-built single-family homes (modular and panelized) was just 3% of single-family homes in 2025, according to NAHB analysis of completion data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC). This matched the 3% market share recorded in both 2023 and […]
- Nearly One in Three Construction Workers are Hispanicby Na Zhao on October 21, 2026
Diversifying the construction labor force remains a key priority amid persistent skilled labor shortages. According to NAHB analysis of the 2024 American Community Survey, non-Hispanic White workers account for the majority of the construction industry at 55.8%. Hispanic workers now represent […]
- Single-Family Starts Down as Affordability Challenges Persistby Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on October 20, 2026
Single-family housing starts declined in September as builders faced higher financing, building material costs, and ongoing labor shortages. Overall housing starts decreased 5.2% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.22 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department […]
​Latest PBA News
- NAHB Responds as Immigration Enforcement Keeps Legal Workers Off Job Sites
by Rick Cochran on September 25, 2026On September 16, 2026, NAHB filed an amicus brief in the Fifth Circuit immigration case Sosnova Rodriquez v. Ortega, arguing that everyone in the United States deserves fair and consistent The post NAHB Responds as Immigration Enforcement Keeps Legal Workers Off Job Sites appeared first on […]
- Construction Suicide Prevention Weekby Rick Cochran on September 10, 2026
The construction industry has long faced one of the highest suicide rates among all professions. Recent data from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) shows encouraging declines in The post Construction Suicide Prevention Week appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- PA One Call Service Adjustmentby Rick Cochran on August 25, 2026
Effective 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, 2026PLEASE NOTE:Â The hotel is COMPLETELY BOOKED. There are two other hotels very close to the Best Western (less than a mile). Hampton Inn Harrisburg East Holiday Inn Express Harrisburg The post Fall Meeting Hotel Room Block Open appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
