Essential Tips for York, PA Homeowners
Discover essential tips for York, PA homeowners on home maintenance, hiring local contractors, budgeting for remodeling, and supporting the local community.
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.
​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.
