January 2015

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL BUILDING DESIGNER (CPBD) is the highest designation of the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) as certified by the National Council of Building Designer Certification (NCBDC). To qualify for this credential an individual must first possess a minimum of

GRADUATE MASTER BUILDER (GMB) is for experienced veterans only, and is the ultimate symbol of the building professional. Before beginning the certification process and attending the advanced GMB courses, you must have ten years of building experience and have earned a

GRADUATE MASTER REMODELER (GMR) is a designation program that helps consumers identify remodelers who perform professional, quality work.  To earn a GMR designation, a remodeler must meet nationally defined criteria for previous experience, earned and maintained a Certified Graduate Remodeler

CERTIFIED GREEN PROFESSIONAL (CGP) is an exclusive designation designed to teach building industry professionals strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes using cost-effective and affordable options.  Requirements include 24 hours of classroom instruction, industry experience and adherence to a

CERTIFIED AGING-IN-PLACE SPECIALIST (CAPS) this designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry - homes modification for the aging-in-place.  The NAHB Remodelers Council - in

CERTIFIED LEAD RENOVATOR is a certification that is required and will be enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for any builder working on any property that was built prior to 1978.  This means that this kind of project is going