Seven Myths About Skilled Trade Careers Debunked
Aside from a lack of awareness about the many benefits of careers in construction, the skilled trades have also faced the challenge of a perception problem through the years.
Local High School Students Connect With Area Employers During Construction Career Day Events
The demand for workers in the construction trades continues to grow, impacting organizations, progress, and consumers. The York Builders Association (YBA) is committed to spreading awareness about the tremendous career opportunities available locally through events like Construction Career Days.
Add to Your Home’s Value in 2022 with These Home Improvements
Still managing COVID restrictions by working or schooling remotely? Need more functional space in your home? It’s 2022! Your home doesn’t have to feel dreary or claustrophobic. Here are three remodeling projects that are not only popular but can help increase the value of your home.
You Don’t Need a Degree to Be Successful. Here are 7 Careers That Prove It.
Student debt rates are higher than ever, with fewer college graduates finding satisfying and long-term careers in return. Did you know that student loan debt in the U.S. totals $1.75 trillion? If you are open to pursuing a career in the skilled trades, a degree won’t likely be necessary. Here are 7 professions that prove you don’t need a college degree (and all the debt that comes with it) to build a high-paying and fulfilling career.
10 Reasons Why Parents Should Advocate for Skilled Trades Careers
While you might be encouraging your kid to go to college, there’s another option you may not have considered: promising careers in the skilled trades. Today’s tradespeople are using technology in ways we never would have dreamed, they’re making great money and establishing lifelong careers. Here are 10 reasons why you should encourage your high schooler to enter the skilled trades after graduation.
York Builders Association and Traditions Mortgage Present 54th Annual York Home & Garden Show
The 54th Annual York Builders Association (YBA) Home & Garden Show will return to the Weis Arena at the York Fairgrounds from Feb 11 – 13, 2022. Sponsored by Traditions Mortgage, the York Home & Garden Show provides inspiration for home improvement projects of all kinds and gives area residents an opportunity to see and learn about the latest indoor and outdoor home and garden products and services directly from trusted local experts all under one roof for three days. Produced by the York Builders Association, this year’s event marks its 54th anniversary.
​Latest NAHB News
- U.S. Economy Added 228,000 Jobs in Marchby Jing Fu on April 4, 2025
The U.S. job market unexpectedly accelerated in March, while the figures for January and February were revised downward substantially. The unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.2% in March, from 4.1% the previous month. This month’s jobs report highlights the continued resilience of the labor […]
- Manufactured Homes: An Alternative Means of Housing Supplyby Catherine Koh on April 3, 2025
Manufactured homes play a measurable role in the U.S. housing market by providing an affordable supply option for millions of households. According to the American Housing Survey (AHS), there are 7.2 million occupied manufactured homes in the U.S., representing 5.4% of total occupied housing and a […]
- 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 […]
​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 […]
