Roaring Brook Township Ordinance Overturned

PBA would like to announce a victory for our members in Lackawanna County regarding the Uniform Construction Code. A requirement that every application for a construction permit for a new home (townhomes included) or addition involving more than 1,000 square feet would need plans signed and sealed by a licensed or registered design professional has been disapproved and is null and void. For details, click here.

Permit Extension Act

PBA is pleased to announce that on July 6, 2010—thanks to the efforts of members statewide—Governor Rendell signed The Pennsylvania Permit Extension Act, Act 46 of 2010 (SB 1042) into law, a huge victory for PBA members. For more information, click here.

To access the "Roll Back the Code" headquarters, click here.

Pennsylvania’s building codes are out of control! Consider that the current code changes implemented Jan. 1 are adding more than $13,000 to the cost of a new home. Consumers can’t afford that, especially during the economic recession. Join PBA and other concerned groups who want the building code rolled back to the 2006 building standards. Help us to help you. Send an instant letter to your state senator and representative using our online automated e-mail system. It’s easy, and it will get legislators’ attention! Click here. Invite your friends and family to use our web site to send a letter, too!

IN THE NEWS

• Builder and Associate of the Year Award Entry Forms Available now
• Distinguished Acheivement Award Entry Form Available Now
• PBA Task Force interviews gubernatorial candidate Dan Onorato
• Federal Tax Credit extended to September 30, 2010
  
• Local Events Page started
  
• Take advantage of PBA's New Partnership with Sunoco
  
• Member Rebate Program pays you back for your manufacturer loyalty; click here for details.

PBA membership pays

PBA's Member Benefits Guide and Member Benefits Calculator help you see the financial value you get from your PBA membership and help you utilize all benefits you automatically receive as a PBA member. If you’re not a current PBA member, these two tools let you see how PBA membership more than pays for itself.

• Click here to view PBA's Benefits Guide.
• Click here to view PBA's Member Benefits Calculator.

PBA has all your contractor registration details

All Pennsylvania home improvement contractors must now be registered with the state Attorney General's office. PBA's extensive members-only Registration Resource Center has a wealth of information and helps educate members about the requirements of the new home improvement contractor registration law. The Resource Center contains sample contracts, questions-and-answers concerning the new law, direct access to experts on the new law, and more.

• Click here for the Registration Resource Center
• Consumers: Do your research on a contractor. Hire a PBA member and cross-reference their registration with the Attorney General.

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Green building PBA has endorsed the NAHB Green program and Green Communities Alliance as our preferred green certification programs. Both these programs can provide you a wealth of information about green building techniques, verification and the certification process. To find out more, click here.

Do business with a member PBA members are encouraged to give other members an opportunity to bid on your projects. This gives you more competitive pricing while also helping your fellow members who are looking for work. Everybody wins!

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