Graduate Master Builder (GMB)

The ultimate symbol of the building professional, the GMB designation is for experienced veterans only. The GMB provides advanced knowledge of the building business, covering topics such as risk management, land acquisition and financial management.

THE GMB CURRICULUM OFFERS:

• Information on how to identify and capitalize on new opportunities for your business
• In-depth examination of executive-level financial management
• An overview of managing risk in an evolving market
• Methods for maximizing efficiency and quality of production
  

CURRICULUM AND REQUIREMENTS:

Possess an active CGB or CGR designation and have five years of building experience
or
Complete three courses from the CGB or CGR curriculum not previously used for a CGB or CGR designation and have ten years of building experience

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

Required courses (Five out of six)
Candidates may substitute two CGB approved courses for any one GMB approved course, provided those courses were not used to obtain their original CGB or CGR designation.
❏ Diversification: Capitalizing on New Business Opportunities
❏ Financial Management
❏ Land Acquisition and Development Finance
❏ Negotiating Skills
❏ Profitable Business Through Quality Practices
❏ Risk Management and Insurance for Building Professionals

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

❏ Complete and return GMB Graduation application
❏ Submit a signed GMB 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

Graduation fee: $145 Member; $245 Non-member

RENEWAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

To maintain your GMB 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.

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

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