National Purchasing Partners Updates Partnerships with National Brands
National Purchasing Partners (NPP) recently updated the list of companies that PBA members can take advantage of discounted savings. For more information on these savings, CLICK HERE. New & Existing […]
Read MorePBA Summer Board Meeting Registration Open
The Summer 2022 PBA Committee and Board of Directors meetings are set for July 21-23 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, PA. Registration is now open for all meetings […]
Read MorePBA’s Endorsed Trade Program Awards 2022 Scholarships
PBA’s Endorsed Trade Program has awarded the Outstanding Student Award to 13 individuals enrolled in Pennsylvania’s Career and Technical Schools. Students were nominated by their instructors and had the following […]
Read MoreBAMP Files Files Legal Challenge To City of Pittsburgh’s Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance
The Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (BAMP) filed suit against the City of Pittsburgh in federal district court on behalf of its 400 member companies, challenging the City’s adoption of […]
Read MoreReservations Open for Seven Springs Summer Meetings
The Summer 2022 PBA Committee and Board of Directors meetings will be held at Seven Springs Mountain Resort July 21-23. PBA has secured a special limited-time rate for overnight rooms. […]
Read MoreSummer 2022 Regional Meeting Registrations Now OPEN
Registrations are now open for the 2022 Summer Regional Meetings. Regional meetings are important opportunities for PBA members to stay informed and to have their voices heard. At this time […]
Read MoreNAHB Recognizes PBA Member
During a ceremony at IBS in Orlando, a longtime member of PBA was singled out for his commitment to working for the future of the home building industry with the […]
Read MoreCarbon BA Member Offers Scholarship
5-Star Scholarships Available for HVAC and Plumbing Trades Andreas Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. of Lehighton, PA is giving away a $500 scholarship to a 5-Star ‘Class of 2022’ […]
Read MorePBA 2022 Installation Gala
On Friday, February 25, PBA installed Cathy Sloan as the President of PBA. In addition, Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Legislative Officers, the Professional Women in Building Chair, and the PBA […]
Read MorePBA Endorsed Trade Program School A.W. Beattie Career Center Wins 2nd Place at IBS!
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Chapter at A. W. Beattie Career Center won second place in the Secondary – Construction Management category of the NAHB Student Competition […]
Read MoreFebruary is Career and Technology Education Month
It’s time to make plans to build awareness for a career in the trades. Career and Technology Education Month starts on February 1. Career and technical education (CTE) directly prepares […]
Read MoreRegister for the 2022 Winter Board Meeting and Installation Gala
The first Committee and Board of Directors meetings of 2022 are scheduled for February 24-26 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Reading. All members are invited and encouraged to […]
Read MoreReserve Your Room for the PBA Winter Board Meeting & Installation
Reservations are now being accepted for the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Reading, the site of the 2022 PBA Winter Board Meeting and Installation. Dates for the event are February […]
Read MoreTeam Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
Most of you are aware that an historically large storm system struck parts of the Midwest and upper South last week. The tornado that plowed through western Kentucky may be […]
Read MoreMental Health in the Workplace
Read MoreRegister for the Winter Regional Meetings
Registrations are now open for the 2022 Winter Regional Meetings. Regional meetings are important opportunities for PBA members to stay informed and to have their voices heard. If your meeting […]
Read MorePBA Mourns the Passing of Past President David Knipe
David Earle Knipe, 76, of Doylestown, died on November 1, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born in Abington, PA, September 6, 1945, the son of Wilmer and Mary […]
Read MorePBA Election Results Report
Supreme Court: Republican Kevin Brobson defeated Democrat Maria McLaughlin to serve on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, according to the Associated Press. Brobson leads McLaughlin by 5 points as of Wednesday […]
Read MorePBA Fall Committee and Board of Directors Meetings Report
PBA members gathered in Hershey October 7-9 for the Fall Committee and Board of Directors meetings. Committee chairs provided the following reports to keep all members informed. Associates Council […]
Read More2022 PBA Officers Elected
On Saturday, October 9, the Pennsylvania Builders Association Board of Directors voted to affirm the slate of 2022 officers. Elections were held for Senior Officers, NAHB Representatives, and Regional Vice […]
Read MoreFall 2021 PBA Board Meeting Registration Now Open
PBA members can now register for the various fall committee meetings as well as the Board of Directors meeting. For the first time since February 2020, the meetings are planned […]
Read MorePBA Summer Board of Directors Meeting Report
The 2021 PBA Summer Board of Directors meeting was held on July 15. The meeting was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Cindy Cepko welcomed all those in […]
Read MoreJuly NAHB Savings Program Highlights
Savings in these programs and others help cover the cost of your membership dues and benefits your local association. Check them out! Nissan Save on your purchase or lease of […]
Read MorePBA Summer Committee and Board of Directors Meetings Set
Registrations are now being accepted for the Summer 2021 virtual committee and Board of Directors meetings. All PBA members are eligible to participate, however advanced registration is required. All meetings […]
Read MorePA Uniform Construction Code Update
The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center (PHRC) will be hosting a special webinar on Thursday, June 3 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss recent updates regarding the PA Uniform Construction Code (UCC) […]
Read MorePBA Summer Regional Meeting Registration OPEN
Registrations are now open for the 2021 Summer Regional Meetings. Regional meetings are important opportunities for PBA members to stay informed and to have their voices heard. Meetings are held […]
Read MoreVoice Your Choice – VOTE!
IMPORTANT PRIMARY ELECTION REMINDERS If you are an independent or minor-party voter in Pennsylvania, you probably aren’t accustomed to voting in Pennsylvania’s primaries. That’s because Pennsylvania has what’s known as […]
Read MoreNAHB Chief Economist Provides Insight on Increased Materials Costs
With the cost of building materials soaring, PBA President Cindy Cepko welcomed NAHB’s Chief Economist Robert Dietz to the weekly Virtual Lunch with the President on March 31. Rob was […]
Read MorePA Senate Re-Appoints Gary Lenker to PHFA Board
PBA Past President, builder, and nationally recognized affordable housing leader Gary E. Lenker of Harrisburg has been re-confirmed to serve on the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Board of Directors […]
Read More“Midweek Money Matters” Sessions Offered
The Pennsylvania Depart of Banking is offering a consumer protection service through the month of March. These programs could be very beneficial for PBA member businesses. To join the sessions, […]
Read MoreStaying Safe – and Compliant – in a COVID World
During the weekly Virtual Lunch with the President, Cindy Cepko welcomed Rob Matuga, NAHB Assistant Vice President for Labor, Safety, and Health, for a discussion with PBA members on safety […]
Read MoreSpecial Enrollment Period: Individual & Family Health Insurance
Get Help from the Experts at My Benefit Advisor It’s not too late to get health insurance or change plans! On February 15, the Federal and State Marketplaces began accepting […]
Read MoreAn Update on the BAMP Legal Challenge from EO Jim Eichenlaub
The information below was shared with the members of the Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh. PBA congratulates BAMP on their great work and it is another great example of how […]
Read MorePBA Endorsed Trade Program School Wins National Award
PBA is proud to announce that a team from on of the schools enrolled in the Endorsed Trade Program was honored with a FIRST PLACE award in the 2021 NAHB […]
Read MorePBA Winter Meetings & Installation Recap
The PBA Winter 2021 Committee and Board of Directors Meetings were held the week of February 24-27. The meetings were all held in a virtual format and open to all […]
Read MorePBA Mourns the Loss of Joseph Mackey
Joseph Mackey, 2010 PBA President, passed away on February 7 as a result of a plane crash in Tennessee. Joe and his wife, Sandi, owned and operated J&S Custom Homes, […]
Read MorePast PBA President Passes Away
Charles “Chuck” Farrell was PBA’s 2002 President and a diehard supporter of the PHRC and the NAHB Student Chapter at Penn State. He passed away on January 28 in State […]
Read MoreMeet Cindy Cepko, 2021 PBA President
Cindy Cepko, co-owner of Granite Homes, a building-remodeling company in Northeastern Pennsylvania, is the 71st President of the Pennsylvania Builders Association. In this role, Cindy will oversee PBA’s activities on […]
Read More2021 Winter Board of Directors and Committee Meetings Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the 2021 PBA Board of Director and Committee Meetings. The dates are February 24-27, 2021. All events will be virtual and will require advance registration. […]
Read MoreVirtual Lunch with the President
2021 PBA President Cindy Cepko will be holding regular opportunities to connect with members through a Virtual Lunch with the President. This will be an informal online gathering where members […]
Read More2021 Winter Regional Meeting Schedule Set
Registrations are now open for the 2021 Winter Regional Meetings. Regional meetings are important opportunities for PBA members to stay informed and to have their voices heard. Meetings are held […]
Read MoreLooking Ahead with 2021 PBA President Cindy Cepko
Hello PBA members and Happy New Year! I’m very excited to begin 2021 as your PBA President and I am especially proud to be representing this vibrant group of people. […]
Read MoreYear-End Message from 2020 PBA President Jon Sukonik
As we look back on this fabled year of 2020, a crystal ball would have served us well in January. Our industry felt the wrath of COVID-19, experiencing hardships and […]
Read MoreSpecial PBA Member Discounts Available Just in Time for the Holidays!
Looking for ways to save on everyday business costs? Look no further! PBA membership means discounts on thousands of business essentials through NPP. Learn more here. 1-800 Flowers Find the […]
Read MoreNew Mandates Go Into Effect Today
Please note the latest order from the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health regarding mask wearing and interstate travel. Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine issued an order Tuesday that sets new rules […]
Read MorePBA 2021 Leadership Elected
During the recent PBA Fall Virtual Board of Directors meeting, members elected the 2021 leadership. Cindy Cepko, of Granite Homes, Inc. in Paupack, PA, was selected as the 2021 President. […]
Read MorePBA Board Pledges Six-Figure Gift to the Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing
At its October 31st meeting, the PBA Board of Directors voted unanimously to give $100,000 to the Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing. The gift is intended to provide the Foundation with […]
Read More2021 Design & Construction Week Will be an All-Virtual Event
Due to health and safety concerns and ongoing travel restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today […]
Read MoreOctober is Careers in Construction Month
October is Careers in Construction Month and PBA is celebrating the various career and technical schools throughout the state that are part of the Endorsed Trade Program. Each day in […]
Read MoreFall Board Meeting Registration Open
PBA members can now register for the Fall 2020 Virtual Committee and Board of Directors meetings. As with the Summer meetings, all sessions will be held virtually. Committee meetings will […]
Read MoreFall Regional Meeting Schedule Set
The Fall 2020 Regional Meetings will be held virtually either via a ZOOM format or a conference call. This is your opportunity to participate and held shape the future of […]
Read MoreImportant Election Reminders
On November 3, Pennsylvania builders are facing a critically important election during multiple ongoing crises. To make sure that our members are absolutely prepared to exercise their rights to participate […]
Read MoreUpcoming PBA Meetings to be Virtual
PBA Members: Contrary to the expectations of many and the hope of us all, the coronavirus pandemic has not disappeared as we approach the end of summer 2020. We understand […]
Read MorePBA Brings Members Together for Summer Virtual Board Meeting
Members of the Pennsylvania Builders Association recently gathered virtually for the Summer 2020 committee meetings and the Board of Directors meeting. Meetings were held using Zoom and, for the first time, did not overlap so that more members could attend the various committees.
Read More2020 Outstanding Student Award Winners Announced
With the end of the “school year” upon us, the members of PBA want to take a moment to honor the determination and dedication of all the students enrolled in the Endorsed Trade Programs throughout Pennsylvania. It has been a difficult year but we are all inspired by your enthusiasm to contribute to the workforce of the future.
Read MoreSummer Board Meeting Registration Open
The PBA Summer Board Meeting will be held virtually this year with all meetings conducted through online meeting technology. Registration is now open for the various committee meetings and the […]
Read MoreSummer Board Meeting to be Held Virtually
The PBA Senior Officers have determined that the Summer Board Meeting will be held virtually. All committee meetings, as well as the Board of Directors Meeting itself, will be held […]
Read MoreFREE Webinar – Managing Moisture: The Top Residential Construction Defect
Building in our increasingly humid and wet weather creates enormous challenges for delivering durable, safe, and healthy places to live. There is a growing need to develop more effective envelope […]
Read MoreGovernor Wolf Announces Real Estate Industry May Conduct Limited Business Transactions Statewide
We know there are many questions being raised now that businesses are opening throughout the state. PBA is providing you with an official link to the Governor’s page that will answer some of your questions.
Read MoreAn Update from CEO Dan Durden
Pennsylvania’s reopening continues and we want to inform you of PBA’s latest actions in our continuing effort to protect members’ businesses. Among other initiatives, PBA leadership and staff have engaged […]
Read MoreUpdated Construction Guidance – May 4
Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) has revised and updated its guidance governing how to count workers on residential projects. As PBA has lobbied from the beginning and as […]
Read MoreSummer Regional Meeting Schedule
The PBA Summer Regional Meetings will be held in June via conference call or online through ZOOM. There will be no face-to-face meetings. Participating in a regional meeting is your […]
Read MoreToomey Unveils Framework to Gradually and Safely Reopen Pennsylvania’s Economy
In order to keep our members informed, PBA wanted to share Sen. Toomey’s proposed framework for reopening businesses in Pennsylvania. ———————————————————————————- Allentown, PA – U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), a […]
Read MoreGovernor Wolf’s Official Answers for Business Opening Questions
We know there are many questions being raised now that businesses are opening throughout the state. PBA is providing you with an official link to the Governor’s page that will answer some of your questions.
Read MoreMEMBERS CAN GET AWAY CHEAPER WITH SNAZZY TRAVELER
WANT TO SAVE MONEY ON TRAVEL? PBA MEMBERS GET EXTRA SAVINGS WITH SNAZZY TRAVELER
Read MoreBRING A FRIEND!
Tis the season to come together, right?
With office parties and client gatherings – not to mention causal get-togethers with friends and associates – it might not be a bad time to think about how you could grow your local association
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