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2023 Winter Regional Meeting Registration

Registrations are now open for the 2023 Winter Regional Meetings. Regional meetings are important opportunities for PBA members to stay informed and to have their voices heard. Please check to […]

Hotel Hershey Provides PBA with a GREAT Rate for Winter Meetings

  The Winter 2023 PBA Meetings and Installation Gala will be held February 9-11 at The Hotel Hershey. There is a PBA Room Block set up and the deadline for […]

Fall 2022 PBA Committee and Board of Directors Report

Board of Directors Meeting The PBA Board of Directors met on October 22 for the final calendar-year meeting of 2022. Following a welcome from President Cathy Sloan and a remembrance […]

PBA Successfully Convinces the Commonwealth Court That L&I’s 2021 Accessibility Regulations are Invalid

For years, the Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) was concerned that the process for adopting the accessibility regulations under the Pennsylvania Uniform Code (UCC) was unconstitutional. Since no process was available […]

Fall 2022 Committee and Board of Directors Meeting Schedule

Kick Off Careers in Construction Month

PBA Endorsed Trade Program Director, Dave DiPasquale, will host a Shop Talk webinar “How to Get Started” to explain what is the ETP, why do we need it, and how […]

Fall 2022 Regional Meetings

Registrations are now open for the 2022 Fall Regional Meetings. Regional meetings are important opportunities for PBA members to stay informed and to have their voices heard. At this time […]

S. Murray Rust, PBA Past President, Remembered

Stirling Murray Rust III, 1990 PBA Past President and a lifelong Pittsburgher, passed away Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in his home surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with pancreatic […]

How Will PA’s New Tax Reforms Impact YOUR Bottom Line?

The sweeping tax reforms enacted as part of Pennsylvania’s 2022-23 state budget have major positive implications for those doing business in Pennsylvania.  Learn details about what the changes mean for […]

Summer Round-up

The Summer Committee and Board of Directors meetings took place July 21-23 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. The various committees worked to update members, set goals, and assign tasks. Below […]

PBA Presents Annual Awards

During the PBA Summer Board of Directors meeting at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, PBA presented the annual association awards after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Awards are presented […]

NEW NAHB Member Advantage Offer on Goodyear Tires and Service

NAHB is proud to announce a new Member Savings Program with Goodyear. You can find the program by going to www.nahb.org/savings and clicking on Goodyear or www.nahb.org/goodyear Goodyear discount: 15% […]

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 […]

PBA 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 […]

PBA’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 […]

BAMP 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 […]

Reservations 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. […]

NAHB 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 […]

Carbon 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’ […]

PBA 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 […]

PBA 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 […]

February 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 […]

Register 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 […]

Reserve 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 […]

Team 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 […]

Mental Health in the Workplace

Register 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 […]

PBA 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 […]

PBA 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 […]

PBA 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 […]

2022 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 […]

PBA 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 […]

PBA 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 […]

Voice 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 […]

NAHB 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 […]

PA 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 […]

“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, […]

Staying 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 […]

Special 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 […]

An 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 […]

PBA 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 […]

PBA 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 […]

PBA 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, […]

Past 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 […]

Meet 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 […]

2021 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. […]

Virtual 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 […]

Looking 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. […]

Year-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 […]

Special 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 […]

New 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 […]

PBA 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. […]

PBA 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 […]

2021 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 […]

October 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 […]

Important 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 […]

Upcoming 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 […]

PBA 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.

FREE 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 […]

Governor 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.

An 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 […]

Toomey 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 […]

Governor 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.

MEMBERS CAN GET AWAY CHEAPER WITH SNAZZY TRAVELER

WANT TO SAVE MONEY ON TRAVEL? PBA MEMBERS GET EXTRA SAVINGS WITH SNAZZY TRAVELER

BRING 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