Pennsylvania Builders Association

What Pennsylvania Builders Association does

Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) is a statewide non-profit trade association chartered in 1945 and headquartered in Camp Hill, PA. PBA represents the home building industry in Pennsylvania and is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a federation of 27 local home builders associations across the state. It operates on a federated 3-in-1 membership model: members join a local association, which simultaneously enrolls them at the state (PBA) and national (NAHB) levels.

PBA's revenue is generated primarily through membership dues from the federated structure, supplemented by insurance programs administered through its subsidiary Builder Services, Inc. (BSI). BSI runs the Workers' Compensation Program (established 1999, 600+ accounts, $8M+ premium volume) and the Pennsylvania Builders Insurance Program (PBIP) for health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage. Additional revenue-adjacent streams include member rebate programs (Lutron, Delta, Velux, Carrier) and the Endorsed Trade Program, a workforce development initiative partnering with career and technical schools and sponsors (PHRC, National Housing Endowment, NAHB, Pennsylvania College of Technology) to certify students in trades like carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, and welding.

PBA serves member builders, remodelers, and associate members across Pennsylvania through advocacy, legislative representation, sample contracts, training, networking, and discount programs. It does not develop proprietary technology products. Operational reach spans all six PA regions, with 1-10 staff at the Camp Hill headquarters and active board leadership including a President, Vice President, Associate VP, Secretary, and Treasurer drawn from member firms. Recent strategic activity includes successful litigation invalidating the 2021 PA accessibility regulations, a federal suit against Pittsburgh inclusionary zoning, and a $100,000 Board gift to the Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing in October 2025 to support workforce development.

Name

Pennsylvania Builders Association

Legal name

Pennsylvania Builders Association

Website

https://pabuilders.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pennsylvania Builders Association is a 1945-chartered non-profit trade association serving Pennsylvania's home building industry through a 3-in-1 federated membership (local + state + NAHB), offering advocacy, insurance, workforce training, and member benefit programs via 27 local affiliates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Family Home Construction (Detached Homes) (IMAFABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB), New Construction & Builder Sales (BPAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Home building advocacy
• Construction workforce training
• Member insurance programs
• Legislative representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Camp Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The primary revenue stream comes from membership dues through the 3-in-1 membership structure (local association + PBA + NAHB). Members pay dues to their local association, which funds the federation.
2. Insurance Programs: Through Builder Services, Inc. (BSI), PBA offers Workers' Compensation Program and health insurance programs. The Workers' Compensation Program has grown to over 600 accounts with excess of $8 million in premium volume.
3. Endorsed Trade Program: The Endorsed Trade Program partners with career and technical schools to provide industry-recognized certification. Sponsors include PHRC, National Housing Endowment, and NAHB.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Pennsylvania Builders Association is a statewide non-profit trade association that provides a unified 3-in-1 membership covering local, state, and national (NAHB) representation for Pennsylvania's home building industry. Its core commercial offerings include a Workers' Compensation Program (600+ accounts, $8M+ premium), the Pennsylvania Builders Insurance Program for health/dental/vision, member rebate and discount programs, sample contracts, and education and training. It also operates the Endorsed Trade Program for workforce credentialing across 30 career and technical schools, the Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing (501(c)(3)), and the Professional Women in Building Council.

Product overview

Pennsylvania Builders Association offers a single unified membership product (the 3-in-1 membership) that encompasses local, state, and NAHB membership tiers. This membership provides access to a portfolio of member benefits and services including Workers' Compensation Program, Health Insurance, Sample Contracts, Education & Training, and Discount/Rebate programs. The association also operates non-commercial programs including the Endorsed Trade Program for workforce development, the Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing for scholarships, and the Professional Women in Building Council. The organization does not offer technology products, SaaS platforms, or APIs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PBA 3-in-1 Membership A unified membership program automatically enrolling members at their local home builders association, PBA (state), and NAHB (national), providing advocacy, networking, member benefits, and rebates across all three tiers for residential construction firms in Pennsylvania.
• Workers' Compensation Program An alternative market workers' compensation insurance program for PBA members that has grown to over 600 accounts with more than $8 million in premium volume, administered by Builder Services, Inc.
• Pennsylvania Builders Insurance Program (PBIP) Fully insured group and individual health insurance, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage for PBA members through a dedicated member service hotline.
• Member Rebate Program A rebate and discount program letting builder members receive discounts from manufacturers such as Lutron, Delta, Velux, and Carrier, plus additional savings through National Purchasing Partners.
• Sample Contracts Sample contracts including Model Building Contract and Model Home Improvement Contract provided to PBA members for developing comprehensive residential construction agreements.
• Education & Training Educational and training opportunities for PBA members delivered through webinars, on-site presentations, and partnerships with NAHB and PHRC, covering professional development and build science.
• Endorsed Trade Program A workforce credentialing program that partners with 30 Pennsylvania career and technical schools to provide industry-recognized certification in trades including building trades maintenance, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, masonry, plumbing, cabinetmaking, and painting (864 students in 2023-24).
• Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt foundation affiliated with PBA that fosters workforce development for the home building industry through the Endorsed Trade Program and educational scholarships, supported by a $100,000 PBA Board gift pledged in 2025.
• Professional Women in Building Council A PBA council with chapters in Central PA, Pittsburgh, and Greater Philadelphia that promotes women in the building industry through networking, educational events, legislative awareness, and professional development.
• Centricity Home Warranty Program Home warranty programs (formerly Bonded Builders Warranty Group) for builders and homeowners, including a residential energy guarantee, with a 5% loyalty bonus for participating PBA builder members.
• Small Business Growth Partners Business Analysis A free 20+ page step-by-step 12-month business analysis provided to PBA members covering marketing, sales, team communication, hiring, and financial tracking (program value exceeds $2,000).

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBA is affiliated with NAHB, the national federation representing the home building industry. This partnership provides members with access to national resources, education, advocacy at the federal level, and the 3-in-1 membership structure.
• PA Housing Research Center (PHRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPHRC is an educational partner that works with PBA to provide build science curriculum, educational resources, and research support for members. PBA's PHRC committee provides input to PHRC's efforts.
• Builder Services, Inc. (BSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSI provides exclusive insurance benefits to PBA members including the Workers' Compensation Program (established 1999) and the Pennsylvania Builders Insurance Program. BSI has grown to over 600 accounts with $8 million+ in premium volume.
• National Housing EndowmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors the PBA Endorsed Trade Program to support workforce development in the home building industry.
• Pennsylvania College of Technology (buildpa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with PBA to promote careers in construction and support the Endorsed Trade Program.
• Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPBA members are eligible for credit union membership with free checking, free ATM access, convenient online and mobile deposits, and low loan rates. Business account services are also available.
• Small Business Growth PartnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides PBA members with a FREE 20+ page step-by-step 12-month business analysis including input on marketing, sales, team communication, hiring, and financial tracking. Program value exceeds $2,000.
• Centricity (formerly Bonded Builders Warranty Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers warranty programs for builders including classic home warranty programs and residential energy guarantee. Builder members receive 5% loyalty bonus and support local and state associations through participation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Building Industry Association of Philadelphia: Local HBA affiliate within PBA's federation serving the Philadelphia region; directly comparable mission as a chapter of the same PBA/NAHB network.
• National Association of Home Builders: The national trade federation to which PBA is directly affiliated; serves the same home builder and remodeler member base at the federal level and provides the 3-in-1 membership that drives PBA's structure.
• Home Builders Association of Virginia: Virginia's statewide HBA providing advocacy, education, and member benefits to home builders; directly comparable structure and mission to PBA within an adjacent mid-Atlantic state.
• New York State Builders Association: Statewide trade association for residential builders and remodelers in New York; provides the same triad of legislative advocacy, professional development, and member services as PBA.
• Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh: Local HBA affiliate within PBA's network, representing 400 member companies in the Pittsburgh metro; comparable mission and service mix at the metro level.
• California Building Industry Association: Statewide home builders trade association in California that performs the same advocacy, membership, and member benefit functions for California builders as PBA does for Pennsylvania builders.
• Texas Association of Builders: Statewide trade association representing home builders, remodelers, and associates in Texas; analogous model with local chapters, advocacy, and member benefit programs.
• Home Builders Association of Georgia: Georgia's statewide HBA affiliated with NAHB; offers the same 3-in-1 membership structure, advocacy, and member services to Georgia-based residential builders and remodelers.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Realtors: Large national trade association representing residential and commercial real estate agents; overlapping residential real estate ecosystem and policy interests with PBA but serving a different member constituency.

Others

• Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency: State government housing finance agency in Pennsylvania with which PBA collaborates (e.g., PBA past president reappointed to PHFA board); adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pabuilders
• Facebookfacebook.com/pabuilders
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-builders-assn

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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