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Red Lion Business Owner, Carmine Pantano Awarded For Achievements

Red Lion Business Owner, Carmine Pantano Awarded For Achievements

YORK, PA – Carmine Pantano, owner of Frank’s Marble & Granite has been awarded the 2018 Mack Smith Award from the York Builders Association (YBA). This award is part of the PEAK Achievement Awards, presented annually by YBA. The Mack Smith Award recognizes an individual’s commitment to the goals and objectives of the Association and their contribution to the Association, the profession, and their community.

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2018 PEAK Achievement Awards Presented by York Builders Association

2018 PEAK Achievement Awards Presented by York Builders Association

Finding an award-winning contractor just got a lot easier! Consumers in York County, along with industry professionals from across Pennsylvania have spoken and the York Builders Association is pleased to announce the 2018 PEAK Achievement Award winners. These awards recognize excellence in all aspects of the building industry, from building, remodeling, and outdoor projects to design and service to the community.  Winners were honored at the 2018 PEAK Achievement Awards Banquet on May 10 at the Out Door Country Club in York.

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2018 Construction Career Days a Success

2018 Construction Career Days a Success

Over the last several months the York Builders Association’s (YBA) Workforce Committee put a lot of time and effort into planning our first Construction Career Days events, which took place on April 16 – 18.  Outreach to schools and students is a major focus of our strategic plan.  During a meeting with York County Economic Alliance, we were approached with the offer to take over their construction day program previously held in April 2017.  It was a perfect fit for our new goals and objectives and the association’s Board of Directors approved the adoption of the program.

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York Builders Association to Kick Off Construction Career Day Events

York Builders Association to Kick Off Construction Career Day Events

Skilled labor in residential construction is a commodity in short supply and the York Builders Association (YBA) is looking to change that by launching their first annual Construction Career Day events on April 16, 17 & 18. The objective of the program is to build awareness among high school students about the diverse career opportunities available to them locally in the construction industry.

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PEAK Achievement Awards, Submit Your Entries and Save the Date!

PEAK Achievement Awards, Submit Your Entries and Save the Date!

The PEAK Achievement Awards program offers a fabulous way to build recognition for your work in the community. Projects completed within the past two years are eligible and there is a simple online process for entering. Be sure to check out all of the awards categories online.

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YBA Selected to Adopt Construction Career Day Event

YBA Selected to Adopt Construction Career Day Event

In April of this year, the York County Economic Alliance (YCEA) launched its pilot event, Construction Career Day, in cooperation with Stewart & Tate and an area high school.  The program was developed to mirror YCEA’s successful Manufacturing Days program, which started in 2015.  The York Builders Association’s Board of Directors have approved the request for YBA to adopt the Construction Career Day event.

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Governor Signs PA Builder Legislation to Fix Building Code Adoption Process

Governor Signs PA Builder Legislation to Fix Building Code Adoption Process

On October 25, 2017 Governor Wolf signed House Bill 409 – PBA’s long-awaited reforms and updates to the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (PA UCC).  Act 36 of 2017 extensively revises the code review process undertaken by the Department of Labor and Industry’s Review and Advisory Council (RAC) for future updates.

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Association to Focus on Career Awareness for Building Industry

Association to Focus on Career Awareness for Building Industry

The York Builders Association Board of Directors recently approved the creation of a volunteer committee to focus on career awareness in the trades, developing resources and strengthening career advising.  Our hope is to achieve more skilled workers to fill the jobs of today and tomorrow.

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