Bathroom Remodeling Experts: Your Partners in Creating an Oasis
The bathroom oasis is trending. In recent years, the trend of creating spa-like bathrooms in residential homes has gained significant popularity, and for good reason. People are increasingly seeking...
15 Remodeling Terms Every Homeowner Should Know
Discover 15 key remodeling terms every homeowner should know to navigate your project smoothly and communicate better with your contractor.
Preparing Your Pennsylvania Garden for Winter: Essential Tips for Ground and Container Plants
Prepare your PA garden for winter with tips from the York Builders Association on protecting in-ground plants, potted plants & shrubs.
YBA Announces First Annual South Central PA Construction Expo: An Event for Industry Professionals
The York Builders Association is excited to announce the inaugural South Central PA Construction Expo, set to take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Wyndham Garden York. This highly anticipated event is designed to bring together professionals from across the construction industry, including builders, remodelers, contractors, and suppliers, to network, learn, and explore the latest innovations and trends shaping the future of the industry.
Community Impact: YBA Members Making a Difference – Spotlight on TC Backer Construction, LLC
The York Builders Association is proud to spotlight TC Backer Construction, LLC, and we look forward to seeing their continued positive impact in the years to come.
Jeffrey L. Henry Honored with Prestigious Mack Smith Award for 2024
Jeffrey L. Henry, owner of Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc., and Henry Realty, was recently honored with the 2024 Mack Smith Award by the York Builders Association (YBA).
​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 […]
