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The Pennsylvania Builders Association is a statewide non-profit trade association incorporated in 1945. Affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders and a network of 27 local associations across the state of Pennsylvania, PBA is the unified voice for the home building industry and the housing consumer.
PBA serves members by providing proactive leadership on state regulatory and legislative issues. In addition, we proudly offer a variety of services and money-saving opportunities to our local associations and members.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
September 10 @ 7:30 am
York Builders Association
York BA - Burnout on the Jobsite: The Hidden Profit Killer. Building Stronger Teams without Burning Them Out.
September 10 @ 6:00 pm
Home of Frank and Vicki Vargish
BIA of Lancaster County - End of the Summer Social
September 12 @ 5:00 pm
Mahoning Valley Ambulance Corp.
Carbon BA - Designer Purse Bingo
September 16 @ 5:30 pm
Napa Kitchen and Wine
HBA of Chester and Delaware Counties - Fall PAC Event Dinner
NEWS
PA One Call Service Adjustment
PUBLISHED Aug 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 […]
Registrations for Fall PBA Regional Meetings Now Open
PUBLISHED Aug 18, 2026
Registration 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 […]
Fall Meeting Hotel Room Block Open
PUBLISHED Aug 11, 2026
The Fall PBA Meetings and Board of Director meetings will be held November 4-5 at the Best Western Premier Hotel and Conference Center located at 800 E Park Dr, Harrisburg, […]
10 BENEFITS OF JOINING THE PBA
The PBA experience is different for all members, but most members find one or more of the following a rewarding part of their membership:
Health Insurance
PBA members have access to fully insured group and individual health insurance, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D and disability through the Pennsylvania Builders Insurance Program. Members also enjoy dedicated service with a hotline for premium member service. FIND OUT MORE
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Advocacy and Legislative Efforts
PBA’s Government Affairs department works diligently to advocate for builders and consumers on the Hill, promoting grassroots initiatives, fighting harmful regulations, and promoting beneficial legislation. PBA represents the home building industry at the state level, and often works with individual locals at the municipal level.
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Discounts and Rebates
PBA members are eligible for a variety of discounts and manufacturer rebates. Through the Member Rebate Program, builders can receive discounts from manufacturers such as Lutron, Delta, Velux, Carrier, and more. The National Purchasing Partners through NAHB provides discounts on products purchased from companies including Sherwin-Williams, Staples, Airgas, Priceline, and others. FIND OUT MORE
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National Discount Program
NAHB Advantage also offers specialized discounts for members. Through agreements with more than 20 national companies, NAHB offers exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services that can benefit your business, employees, and family. FIND OUT MORE
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Additional Savings
Credit Union Membership All members are eligible to join the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU). Members enjoy free checking, free ATM access, convenient online, mobile deposits, and low loan rates with 30-second loan responses. PBA member who are business owners can also benefit from PSECU’s business account services – or may want to provide credit union membership to their employees as a no-cost benefit. FIND OUT MORE
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Education & Training
PBA has partnered with the NAHB and the PHRC as well as other groups to offer educational and training opportunities through webinars and on-site presentations. In addition, PHRC offers speakers to local associations so members can connect with experts on a variety of topics. FIND OUT MORE
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Small Business Growth Partners
Members are eligible for a FREE 20+ page step-by-step and time-based 12-month plan of action business analysis from Small Business Growth Partners. The review will provide input on areas including marketing, sales, team communication, hiring, financial tracking, and more. The value of this extremely helpful program is over $2,000 but for PBA members, the service is free. FIND OUT MORE
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Warranties
Centricity offers a variety of products designed for builders including the classic home warranty programs offering peace of mind for builders and homeowners. Other products include a residential energy guarantee. Builder members who take advantage of Centricity's competitively priced warranty program will receive a 5% loyalty bonus, and through their participation, will also be supporting their local and state associations. FIND OUT MORE
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Workers’ Compensation Program
The PBA Workers’ Compensation Program is an “alternative market program” established by the Pennsylvania Builders Association in 1999 to help members by leveraging their group buying power to save on workers compensation costs. The program is only available to association members and since inception, the program has grown to over 600 accounts with an excess of $8 million in premium volume. FIND OUT MORE
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Sample Contracts
Looking for guidance on how best to put together contracts for projects but don’t have any idea how to start? PBA members have access to a variety of sample contracts that provide examples and general information so you can create comprehensive agreements. Please note that these samples are for general information purposes and not intended to be legal advice. FIND OUT MORE
2026 MEMBER GUIDE- MAY 2026KINDS WORDS FROM A PROUD MEMBER
“Since Joining the PA Builders Association in 2010, I can’t count the number of connections we’ve made that have turned into great friends as well as a referral base. This organization has brought big business to our small team.”
- Jeff Troyer, Lanco Housewrights, Lancaster, PA
PBA Endorsed Trade Program
The Endorsed Trade Program was designed to work with schools across Pennsylvania to provide students with industry-recognized certification to strengthen their skills and qualifications.
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Endorsed Trade Student Certificates
PBA Members have exclusive access to contact information for students who have recently graduated with their Endorsement Trade certificates. These hardworking graduates are looking for work in your area.
Contact the ETP school in your are for a full list of qualified candidates.
SUPPORT TOMORROW’S INDUSTRY LEADERS
Today’s construction trade students are Pennsylvania’s future builders, contractors and business owners. The primary focus of the Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing, Inc. is to foster the development of a strong future workforce for the home building industry in PA through PBA’s Endorsed Trade Program and other educational opportunities.
We all know what a critical role the home building industry has on the economy. While our industry overall is showing much improvement, there is a significant lack of skilled workers. We need your help to rebuild our own workforce. With your help we can fund scholarships and support programs for students who truly want to learn a trade or build a profession in residential construction.
Learn more about the Foundation at www.pafoundationforhousing.org