Local High School Students Make Connections With Area Employers During YBA Construction Career Day Events
The demand for workers in the construction trades continues to grow, and the York Builders Association (YBA) is committed to spreading awareness about the tremendous career opportunities available locally through events like Construction Career Days. The second annual event took place over several days and included five host companies and nine area high schools. Approximately 80 students participated.
York Builders Association Presents 51st Annual Home & Garden Show
The 51st Annual York Builders Association (YBA) Home & Garden Show will return to the York Expo Arena at the York Fairgrounds February 8 – 10, 2019. The 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 from over 150 experts under one roof. Produced by the York Builders Association, this year’s event marks the 51st anniversary. York Traditions Bank is the 2019 presenting sponsor.
Shonna Cardello Elected 2019 President of York Builders Association
The York Builders Association (YBA) recently installed Shonna Cardello of White Rose Settlement Services, Inc. as the 2019 President at a special event held at the Out Door Country Club. Cardello will serve as President of the YBA Board of Directors for a term of one year.
Ask the Expert – Real Estate Transaction Fraud
According to Forbes magazine, wire fraud in real estate is one of the fastest growing cybercrimes in the United States. Reportedly, the FBI received 301,580 complaints in 2017 and losses exceeded $1.4 billion. Based on the report, more than 9,600 victims of wire fraud lost over $56 million in the real estate/rental sector alone.
Larry Mellott Honored As Life Director
Dover contractor and owner of Start-Living Homes Larry Mellott was recently recognized for his extraordinary service & long-term commitment to the home building industry as a life director. 2018 marks Mellott’s 10 years of directorship at both the local and state levels, designating him as a life director.
Modern Kitchen Redesign: When Contemporary Flair Meets Functionality
The kitchen is a central place in our homes – Â a place to gather, celebrate, experiment, and nourish. Now picture this: a 1988 townhome kitchen that was dark, small, and had minimal storage. This certainly was not an ideal space for homeowners Michele and Keith Zettle who have lived in the home for 29 years.
Granite or Quartz. Which is right for you?
If you’ve been watching all those DIY and Home & Garden channels, been shopping for countertops yourself, or just talked with a friend who has recently been through a kitchen remodel, you have a good idea of just how many countertop material options there are today. For the most part, people in York County are choosing between granite and quartz. These two surfaces are favorites for their durability and easy-cleaning properties.
Winged Wonders of Penn’s Woods in Your Backyard
More than 400 species of birds make their home in the 46,000 square miles that make up Penn’s Woods. But you don’t have to travel the state to find them. You can enjoy many right in your own backyard. Let’s take a look at what you might find.
A Guide to Aging-in-Place
If you’re considering your options for moving to a smaller, more manageable home or staying in your current home as you approach retirement or as adult children leave the nest, itÂ’s smart to keep future limitations and physical challenges in mind.
York Builders Association Launches WorkforceNOW Brand Focused on Addressing the Skilled Labor Shortage
The York Builders Association (YBA), the community’s trusted building industry resource, recently launched a new brand initiative. The WorkforceNOW brand will serve as the umbrella which covers all of YBA’s programs designed to support workforce development.
Health Insurance Renewal Time?
Let the York Builders Insurance Trust help take the frustration out of obtaining health insurance rate quotes. We offer rates from all of the major carriers. If you are a company with five or more insured employees, we may be able to save you money with an alternative funding insurance product.
Construction Career Days
YBA’s Construction Career Days are a fabulous opportunity to share an insider’s view of your company with local students in the community who are interested in learning about potential career paths in the skilled trades.
