Posses an active CGB or CGR designation and possess five (5) years of building experience OR
Complete three (3) CGB or CGR approved courses not previously used for your CGB or CGR designation and possess 10 years building experience
Curriculum and Other Requirements:
Be a "Builder" according to the following criteria: primary executive/owner of a company, superintendent or lead carpenter, or construction executive personnel/employee* that has built a minimum of 1 dwelling in the past 24 months. AND
Complete five (5) courses from the list of approved GMB courses OR
Complete four (4) courses from the list of approved GMB courses and two (2) courses from the CGB or CGR approved course list that were not used to obtain your CGB or CGR designation.
Submit the following documentation with your application:
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)
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)
A letter of sponsorship from the owner/executive stipulating your position within the company as either superintendent, lead contractor or construction executive is required, if you are not the owner of the company
Submit a signed copy of the Code of Ethics Pledge
*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.
Course Requirements (complete 5 out of 6 approved courses listed below):
Note: Candidates may substitute 2 CGB approved courses for any 1 GMB approved course provided those courses were not used to obtain their original CGB or CGR designation.
Associated Fees:
Application Fees (Waived for holders of the CGB designation):
Complete 12 hours of CE every 3 years. A minimum of 6 hours should be a University of Housing course or participation in approved NAHB-related activities. Another 6 hours (maximum) is additional building-industry related education. Designees are required to submit proof of attendance for each event or activity (copy of registration confirmation, show badge, course certificate, etc.) with their CE form. If a building designation was achieved a copy of the certificate should be attached.
NAHB Education and Activities (minimum 6 required hours). Approved education and activities listed below:
Attend an educational symposium or event, 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 - These include sponsored education on business or installation techniques, facility tours, fabrication process demonstrations or product demonstrations.
