Any one here have any of the NAHB certifications?
I’m thinking I would like to earn the Certified Graduate Remodeler and or the Residential Construction Superintendent Designation.
Can you see any value in having either or any of these. My current position with the company is beginning to get sucky. I see myself moving around a bit perhaps in the next few years looking for a good fit.
I’m almost 50 and have about 30 years of experience in residential building and remodeling.
Am I going after something that a potential employer (or client) will value? It’s not cheap, it is time consuming and requires continuing Ed classes and annual renewal.
TIA
Eric
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I have the Certified Graduate Builder and will add Certified Green Professional this spring. I hope to add Certified Aging in Place Specialist soon as well. The education required to achieve these has been very, very worthwhile.
That said it's more of a personal challenge thing for me. As far as credentials that add to your market value I think trade licenses are more readily understandable to the public. I have had Contractors and Plumbing licenses for about twenty years and am adding the electrical license this spring and that gets clients' attention much more than any NAHB designation.
My two cents.
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"You cannot work hard enough to make up for a sloppy estimate."
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Master Builder seems to add a bit. One Builder has all of the supers get the Master Builder cert.
You can even pass some of your own inspections
edit: I'm not sure if Master Builder is a NAHB deal or some Oregon thing
edit: my edit:
Looks like an Oregon thang
http://www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/structural/master_builder_description.html
Edited 2/25/2008 9:50 pm ET by Scrapr
Edited 2/25/2008 10:16 pm ET by Scrapr
Bump..........
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I've got CGB, eligible for CGP, working on GMB.......lots of initials for personal/professional enrichment. For me, it took 1 class to get CGB after taking BAR exam and if you take the other classes as continuing ed you can earn the other certifications as you go. I'm in it more for personal/professional enrichment. I don't tack the initials on a business card or anything. Although it would show potential customers that you are more dedicated to your profession. Whoda thunk it?John
J.R. Lazaro Builders, Inc.
Indianapolis, In.
CGB Certified General Builder
CMB Certified Master Builder
CGP?
I'm interested in it as a learning process as well as something to add to my resume.
Would you think that any of these designations would have value to a prospective employer?
Thanks[email protected]
CGB Certified Graduate Builder
GMB Graduate Master Builder
CGP Certified Green Professional
And to answer your question.....yes, I think it would add value to a prospective employer. To me it would show that you are serious about your profession and it is not just a job and a paycheck.John
J.R. Lazaro Builders, Inc.
Indianapolis, In.
Thanks for that. It was just what I was looking for.[email protected]
it's interesting yo bring this up, I was thinking about some sort of certification myself. Do you know how to go about taking these classes / tests? I see you are in Putnam , I'm ust a bit north of you in ulster county. I would think a certification would only enhance your marketability. Like someone else said , it shows you are serious about learning and not st after a paycheck."it aint the work I mind,
It's the feeling of falling further behind."Bozini Latinihttp://www.ingrainedwoodworking.com
HVTG,
I never saw your post here.
Look on the NAHB and NARI sites.
How's things up ther in God's country? DW and I are up in the New Paltz area several times a year. There is a great B&B we love on Albany post road. Cycling is awesome in the area and of course there is Mohonk and Minnewaska.
Eric[email protected]
I have lived in new Paltz and surrounding areas since I was 18. It is definitely home. I love the mountains. And cycling is what brought me here in the first place. Too bad work gets in the way of being a bike bum. anyway, let me know if you plan to be up this way, Love to put a face with the screen name. take care,Jason"it aint the work I mind,
It's the feeling of falling further behind."Bozini Latinihttp://www.ingrainedwoodworking.com
Is New Paltz where the Huguenot houses are? I think my sis and BIL took me through there a couple of years ago. We were on our way to a crafts fair somewhere around Woodstock IIRC.Very cool place, would have liked to spend more time there, maybe next time
Barry E-Remodeler
that's the place, Heugonaut (Spelling?) street. stone houses from the 1700's. They do tours but naturally since I live here I've never done one. Hope you come thru again some time.Jason"it aint the work I mind,
It's the feeling of falling further behind."Bozini Latinihttp://www.ingrainedwoodworking.com
Nice country. I'd of enjoyed the tour. I do remember stopping and reading some plaques.I'm sure to be back sooner or later, I have a sister in New Windsor and a sister in Manhattan.
Barry E-Remodeler
BTW I took an estimating class on monday....I thought if it could help with 1 estimate that it would be well worth the $195 fee. It was the best class I've taken thus far. I definitely got my money's worth on that one. I use Excel for estimating and the tips, procedures, and tricks were priceless.
John
J.R. Lazaro Builders, Inc.
Indianapolis, In.