PA Department of Labor & Industry Awards Grant to York County Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Schools-to-Work Program recently awarded a $250,000 grant to partner host organizations YBA Workforce NOW® Foundation and the York County Alliance for Learning (YCAL) for their Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
2023 YBA Membership Drive Contest
Increase membership in the York Builders Association through members recruiting members.
York Builders Association and Traditions Mortgage Present the 55th Annual York Home & Garden Show
The 55th Annual York Builders Association (YBA) Home & Garden Show will return to the Weis Market’s Arena at the York Fairgrounds Feb 10-12, 2023. Sponsored by Traditions Mortgage, Member FDIC, the York Home & Garden Show provides inspiration for indoor and outdoor home improvement projects of all kinds and allows area residents to see and learn about the latest products, services, and techniques directly from trusted local experts, all under one roof for three days. Produced by the York Builders Association, this year’s event marks the 55th anniversary.
Michael Lohss, Jr. Elected York Builders Association 2023 President
The York Builders Association (YBA), the York County PA community’s resource for the home building & remodeling industry, today announced the installation of Michael Lohss, Jr. of Regal, Inc. as the 2023 President. Lohss will serve as President of the YBA Board of Directors for a term of one year. Â
York Builders Association Welcomes Tina Wilderman As Director Of Member Services
Tina Wilderman has been hired as the York Builders Association’s (YBA) Director of Member Services. YBA is a membership-based not-for-profit trade association focused on the residential building industry with approximately 370 member companies.
YBA Workforce NOW® Foundation Names Melissa Longenberger As Executive Director
The YBA Workforce NOW Foundation, a York County-based nonprofit launched earlier this year and focused on developing the next generation of skilled trade professionals, has named Melissa Longenberger as Executive Director.
​Latest NAHB News
- Existing Home Sales Slow in Januaryby Fan-Yu Kuo on February 21, 2025
After three months of increases, existing home sales retreated in January from the 10-month high last month, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales continued to be suppressed by higher mortgage rates, which remained above 6.5% despite the Fed cutting rates by 100 basis […]
- Townhouse Construction Expanded in 2024by Robert Dietz on February 21, 2025
Townhouse construction expanded 10% during 2024, outpacing the rest of the single-family home building market. According to NAHB analysis of the most recent Census data of Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, during the fourth quarter of 2024, single-family attached starts totaled […]
- Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on Mortgage Paymentsby Rose Quint on February 20, 2025
In a clear sign illustrating the housing affordability challenges facing Americans, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) found that in the fourth quarter of 2024, a family earning the nation’s median income of $97,800 needed 38% of its income to […]
- Single-Family Built-for-Rent Construction Falls Backby Robert Dietz on February 20, 2025
Single-family built-for-rent construction posted year-over-year declines for the fourth quarter of 2024, as a higher cost of financing crowded out development activity. This slowdown is similar to the deceleration of multifamily construction in recent quarters. According to NAHB’s analysis of […]
- Housing Starts Retreat at the Start of 2025by Robert Dietz on February 19, 2025
Constrained housing affordability conditions due to ongoing, elevated interest rates led to a reduction in single-family production to start the new year. Overall housing starts decreased 9.8% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.37 million units, according to a report from the U.S. […]
​Latest PBA News
- IMPORTANT Annual Filing Requirements for Business Ownersby Rick Cochran on February 6, 2025
For 2025, Pennsylvania introduced a new annual obligation: filing an annual report with the Department of State. The new annual filing is mandatory for all business and nonprofit entities registered The post IMPORTANT Annual Filing Requirements for Business Owners appeared first on Pennsylvania […]
- Winter Regional Meeting Registration OPEN!by Rick Cochran on January 7, 2025
Registrations are now open for the 2025 Winter Regional Meetings. Regional meetings are important opportunities for PBA members to stay informed and to have their voices heard. Please check to The post Winter Regional Meeting Registration OPEN! appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Meet Dean Hilliard, 2025 PBA Presidentby Rick Cochran on January 2, 2025
On January 1, 2025, Dean Hilliard assumed the office of PBA President. Read below to learn more about Dean, his ties to the industry, and his plans for the Pennsylvania The post Meet Dean Hilliard, 2025 PBA President appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Year-End Message from Tom McCosby, PBA Presidentby Rick Cochran on November 25, 2024
As the year winds down, I would like to thank everyone who has worked to make PBA a more modern, responsive organization. First, John Olson started us on a path The post Year-End Message from Tom McCosby, PBA President appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- PBA Winter Meeting Registrationby Rick Cochran on November 25, 2024
Plans are underway for the 2025 PBA Committee and Board of Directors meetings. The meetings, along with the annual Installation Gala, will be held March 20-22, 2025, at the Mohegan The post PBA Winter Meeting Registration appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
