What does it mean to be a Certified Graduate Remodeler?

To earn the CGR and GMR designations, a remodeler must meet nationally defined criteria for previous experience, adhere to prescribed business standards and engage in continuing education. If your remodeler has earned the CGR or GMR designation, you can be confident that he or she will provide professional-caliber work. To maintain the designations, all CGRs and GMRs must complete a continuing education requirement every three years.When remodelers demonstrate a commitment to the industry, they also prove their concern for their clients. Continuing education includes business-related seminars, trade shows and courses designed to enhance professional skills. CGRs and GMRs are also encouraged to earn other professional designations.

What are CGB and GMB? 

Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) and Graduate Master Builder (GMB) are two of the top designations developed by NAHB for builders.To earn one of these designations, a builder must complete a regularly updated curriculum of industry-related topics. Candidates for these designations are also required to pledge their commitment to a professional Code of Ethics. These designations help consumers identify professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence.Their credentials demonstrate that business owners and senior management have undertaken continuing education courses in professional management and continue to keep themselves informed on all trends and techniques in home building. The award of any NAHB  University of Housing designation does not represent and should not be construed as a guarantee or certification of the quality of the designation-holder’s work product.Conferral of a designation represents only NAHB’s affirmation that the individual designation-holder completed the stipulated requirements of the respective designation program.

Get Your Project Certified Green

Bronze, Silver, Gold, Emerald—How green will your project be? Just as the CGP designation helps identify building professionals trained in the ins and outs of green building, having your new or remodeled home certified by the NAHB Research Center is a great way to be sure the environmental considerations you’ve given your project are qualified by a third party and recognized under a nationally identifiable green building program NAHBGreen.
The best way to start the process is to talk with your CGP™ before construction starts!

What is CAPS?