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Addressing a labor shortage in the skilled trades

By Denise Allabaugh, Staff Writer for The Citizens’ Voice Photo credit: Mark Moran, The Citizens’ Voice Dave Balent, owner of Balent Construction in Exeter, struggles to find skilled workers to […]

2023 Winter Meeting Round-Up

The first PBA committee and Board of Directors meetings for 2023 were held February 9-11 at the Hotel Hershey. Committees met to report progress and set goals for the coming […]

New Life Directors Elected During PBA Board Meeting

During the Winter 2023 PBA Board of Directors meeting, Nominating Committee Chair Cathy Sloan presented candidates who were eligible to become Life Directors. In order to be eligible to become […]

PBA Celebrates the Installation of John Olson as 2023 President

On Friday, February 10, PBA members gathered at The Hotel Hershey to install and celebrate the 2023 officers. The dinner was preceded by a reception featuring a silent auction that […]

e-TIDES is Being Shut Down February 24, 2023; Sign up Now for myPATH Account

Business taxpayers are strongly encouraged to act now and sign up for an account on myPATH. This is the new and improved online system where the Department of Revenue’s customers […]

Meet John Olson, 2023 PBA President

With the turn of the calendar year, PBA welcomes a new President. John Olson, a member of Wayne Pike BIA has stepped up to the challenge and will lead the […]

PBA Mourns the Death of Past President Arthur Schwotzer

Arthur C. Schwotzer was the President of PBA in 1970. He was a member of the Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Schwotzer’s family. […]

Registration Open for Winter Committee and Board of Directors Meetings

RESERVATIONS FOR THE GALA MUST BE MADE BY FEBRUARY 3 It’s time to make plans for the 2023 PBA Winter Committee and Board of Directors meetings. The meetings – along […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’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 […]

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 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 […]

Mental Health in the Workplace

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]