Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
Grow your business and increase your profits by sharpening your business management skills and your understanding of today’s home building industry. CGB courses focus on effective management in the office and on the job site, covering a range of subjects including codes and standards, skills in material selection and application techniques, and analysis of all stages of new home construction. Instruction also includes scheduling and estimating skills, job cost procedures, accounting principles and basic contract law.
THE CGB CURRICULUM OFFERS:
- Lessons in effective production management
- Methods for using market information to your benefit
- In-depth study of customer expectations and behaviors
- A look at how best business practices lead to success
CURRICULUM AND REQUIREMENTS:
Two years of building experience by graduation
You must be a “Builder” acording to the following criteria:
Primary executive/owner of company, superintendent or lead carpenter, or construction executive personnel/employee
(Employee in an executive or management position with discretionary authority over building and construction matters, excluding office management and administrative personnel such as office manager or accountant) that has built a minimum of one dwelling in the past 24 months
Primary executive/owner of company, superintendent or lead carpenter, or construction executive personnel/employee
(Employee in an executive or management position with discretionary authority over building and construction matters, excluding office management and administrative personnel such as office manager or accountant) that has built a minimum of one dwelling in the past 24 months
Completion of the Builder Assessment Review (BAR):
Candidates are required to take the BAR assessment to determine what courses they must complete to earn the CGB designation. The results of the BAR list the number of courses required (0–2) from the five key areas of the designation curriculum. Completion of the number of necessary courses in each key area as indicated in the candidate’s BAR results.
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Section 1: Building Technology
❏ Building Codes, Standards and Guidelines ❏ Building Technology: Systems and Interior Finishes ❏ Building Technology: Structures and Exterior Finishes ❏ Green Building for Building Professionals (Two course credits) Section 2: Business Finance
Section 3: Project Management❏ Business Accounting and Job Cost ❏ Business Management for Building Professionals ❏ Construction Contracts and Law ❏ Estimating for Builders and Remodelers ❏ Design/Build ❏ Project Management ❏ Scheduling |
Section 4: Sales and Marketing
❏ Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) (Two course credits) ❏ Customer Service ❏ Land Development, Site Planning and Zoning ❏ Sales and Marketing Section 5: Safety
❏ Recognizing the Big-Four Safety Hazards for the Home Building Industry (The CGB Board of Governors will accept in replacement of the Recognizing the Big 4 Safety Hazards of the Home Building Industry a State approved or OSHA course that is a minimum of eight hours. Students must show evidence of attendance and pay a $70 processing fee to NAHB.)
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
❏ Complete and return CGB Graduation application
❏ Submit a signed CGB Code of Ethics
❏ Business documentation
❏ Submit a signed CGB Code of Ethics
❏ Business documentation
1. Proof of liability insurance and workers compensation insurance for yourself or be an employee of a company that holds both (Where required by local jurisdiction)
2. Proof of a residential builder’s or contractor’s license, certificate or registration for the state in which you do business for yourself or be an employee of a company that holds a license, certificate or registration (Where required by local jurisdiction)
3. A letter of sponsorship from the owner/executive stipulating your position (Employee in an executive or management position with discretionary authority over building and construction matters, excluding office management and administrative personnel such as office manager or accountant) within the company as either superintendent, lead carpenter or construction executive is required, if you are not the owner of the company
3. A letter of sponsorship from the owner/executive stipulating your position (Employee in an executive or management position with discretionary authority over building and construction matters, excluding office management and administrative personnel such as office manager or accountant) within the company as either superintendent, lead carpenter or construction executive is required, if you are not the owner of the company
Graduation fee: $145 Member; $245 Non-member
RENEWAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
To maintain your CGB designation you are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education (CE) every three years. A minimum of six hours are required to come from NAHB Education educational activities listed below. You must submit proof of attendance for each event or activity (copy of registration confirmation, show badge, course certificate, etc.) with your CE form.
Note that all continuing education must be completed during the renewal cycle for which it applies.
Note that all continuing education must be completed during the renewal cycle for which it applies.
Annual Renewal fee: $55 Member; $80 Non-member
(GMB Designation holders in good standing are exempt from CGB renewal fees.)
NAHB Education Education and Activities (minimum six required hours)
Complete an NAHB Education course (in a regular classroom format)
Teach an NAHB Education course
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for an NAHB Education course
Be an active member in a Builder or Remodeler 20 Club
Complete an NAHB Education course (in a regular classroom format)
Teach an NAHB Education course
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for an NAHB Education course
Be an active member in a Builder or Remodeler 20 Club
Building Industry-related Education (up to a maximum six hours)
Attend a national, regional or state trade show
Attend an educational symposium or event (including audio and web seminars), NAHB board meeting or chair an NAHB national committee
Earn a building industry-related professional designation
Complete a business management-related or building industry-related course or seminar conducted by a college, university or technical school
Manufacturer product training: sponsored education on business or installation techniques, facility tours, fabrication process demonstrations or product demonstrations
Attend a national, regional or state trade show
Attend an educational symposium or event (including audio and web seminars), NAHB board meeting or chair an NAHB national committee
Earn a building industry-related professional designation
Complete a business management-related or building industry-related course or seminar conducted by a college, university or technical school
Manufacturer product training: sponsored education on business or installation techniques, facility tours, fabrication process demonstrations or product demonstrations
