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.
York Builders Association Presents Annual Parade of Homes
21 new and remodeled homes in York County will open their doors for free self-guided tours on September 15 and 16, from 10am – 5pm. For nearly three decades, the York Builders Association and its members have been hosting the York Parade of Homes. This year’s event is presented by Traditions Mortgage, a division of York Traditions Bank.
Local Builders And Chefs Team Up For Annual Chefs On Parade Event
YORK, PA – As a special preview to the York Builders Association’s annual Parade of Homes, five new and remodeled home projects will be featured in the Chefs on Parade event on September 13, from 5 – 9 p.m.
Dave Smith Appointed to YBA Board of Directors
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dave (Smitty) Smith to the York Builders AssociationÂ’s Board of Directors. Dave is the Location Manager of the Dallastown branch of Myers Building Product Specialists.
York Builders Association To Host Training On New Building Codes
YORK, PA – For the first time in nearly a decade, new construction codes will go into effect in Pennsylvania on October 1, 2018. As a result of the PA Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Review and Advisory Council’s (RAC) report submitted to the Department of Labor and Industry on May 1, the majority of provisions contained in the 2015 International Code Council (CC) Model Codes will be adopted.
