YORK COUNTY BUILDER, LARRY MELLOTT AWARDED FOR ACHIEVEMENTS
Larry Mellott was recently awarded the 2023 Mack Smith Award from the York Builders Association.
2023 Peak Achievement Awards Presented by York Builders Association
Consumers in York County, along with industry professionals from across Pennsylvania, have spoken, and the York Builders Association is pleased to announce the 2023 PEAK Achievement Award winners.
Todd Fisher Honored as Life Director
Owner of Todd Fisher Construction, Todd Fisher, was recently recognized for his long-term service & commitment to the home building industry as a life director.
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.
​Latest NAHB News
- Private Residential Construction Spending Rises in February by Na Zhao on April 1, 2025
Private residential construction spending increased by 1.3% in February, rebounding from a 1.2% dip in January. The growth was largely driven by higher spending on single-family construction and residential improvements. On a year-over-year basis, the February report showed a 1.6% gain, indicating […]
- Soft Job Openings Estimate for Constructionby Robert Dietz on April 1, 2025
After a period of slowing associated with declines for some elements of the residential construction industry, the count of open construction sector jobs remained lower than a year ago, per the February Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The number of open […]
- Affordability Pyramid Shows 94 Million Households Cannot Buy a $400,000 Home by Na Zhao on March 31, 2025
NAHB recently released its 2025 Priced-Out Analysis, highlighting the housing affordability challenge. While previous posts discussed the impacts of rising home prices and interest rates on affordability, this post focuses on the related U.S. housing affordability pyramid. The pyramid reveals that […]
- Mortgage Rates Hold Steady After Early March Dropby Catherine Koh on March 27, 2025
Mortgage rates dropped significantly at the start of March before stabilizing, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage settling at 6.65%, according to Freddie Mac. This marks a 19-basis-point (bps) decline from February. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage fell by 20 bps to 5.83%. The […]
- Property Tax Revenue Outpaces Other Sources in 2024by Jesse Wade on March 26, 2025
Property tax revenue collected by state and local governments reached a new high in 2024 and continued to make up a bulk of tax revenue. Total tax revenue for state and local governments also reached a high after falling in 2023, driven by higher revenue across all sources. In 2024, tax revenue […]
​Latest PBA News
- FREE Build Science Programs for Members and Studentsby Rick Cochran on March 26, 2025
The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center shared the following information Build Science curriculum with PBA. This is a free resource for all members – as well as a great tool for The post FREE Build Science Programs for Members and Students appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- PBA Installs 2025 Officersby Rick Cochran on March 25, 2025
As they do every year, PBA members gathered to celebrate and install leadership at the Installation Gala. This year’s event was held on March 21 at the Mohegan Pennsylvania in The post PBA Installs 2025 Officers appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Jon Sukonik Honored with Special PBA Awardby Rick Cochran on March 25, 2025
During the 2025 PBA Installation Gala, Immediate Past President Thomas McCosby announced the establishment of a new PBA award designed to recognize outstanding service to the members. For the inaugural The post Jon Sukonik Honored with Special PBA Award appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]
- PBA Winter 2025 Committee and Board of Directors Reportsby Rick Cochran on March 25, 2025
PBA members gathered at the Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre for the Winter Committee and Board of Directors meetings along with the annual Installation Gala. Meeting chairs provided a brief summary The post PBA Winter 2025 Committee and Board of Directors Reports appeared first on […]
- 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 […]
