CGB Certified Graduate Builder


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Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business and project management skills as the key to a professional building operation.

The CGB designation requires that graduates meet prescribed standards of practice, possess a minimum of two years building industry experience, have a proven track record of successful project management, complete comprehensive education curriculum, and pledge to uphold the program's code of ethics.

Becoming a CGB Will...

  • Arm you with the resources to manage your business more profitably
  • Increase your professional credibility
  • Enhance your competitive edge
  • Expand your customer base
  • Broaden networking opportunities within the industry and your local community

Find Out How to Get Started

Benefits of the CGB Designation

  • Referrals to customers in your area via DallasBuilders.com web site
  • Consumer brochures that explain the advantages of working with a CGB
  • The right to use the CGB designation on all letterhead, business cards, and professional materials
  • The CGB Bulletin (newsletter) three times per year detailing program developments and course schedule listings
  • Invitation to attend the annual CGB Graduation Reception at the International Builders' Show
  • Graduation kit with an official framed graduation certificate; CGB lapel pin; CGB logo sheet; gold promotional seals for drawings, plans, and contracts; press releases for distribution to media sources in your market area; Code of Ethics; and, official graduate corporate seal (optional)

CGB Getting Started:

Curriculum and Other Requirements

  • Two years of building industry experience by graduation
  • Builder Assessment Review (BAR)* or take nine (9) CGB courses
  • 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 

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.

*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.

AND

  • Submit proof of liability insurance and workers compensation insurance for yourself or be an employee* of a company that holds both. (Where required by loal jurisdiction)
  • Submit 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 likcense, certificate, or registration. (Where required by local jurisdiction)
  • Submit 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.


    Building Technology

  • Building Codes & Standards
  • Building Technology: Systems and Interior Finishes
  • Building Technology: Structures and Exterior Finishes
  • Green Building for Building Professionals (2 course credits)

    Business Finance

  • Business Accounting and Job Cost
  • Business Management for Building Professionals
  • Construction Contracts and Law
  • Estimating

Project Management

  • Design/Build
  • Project Management
  • Scheduling

Sales & Marketing

  • Customer Service
  • Land Development, Site Planning and Zoning
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP 2 course credits)

Safety

  • Recognizing the Big-Four Safety Hazards for the Home Building Industry


    Associated Fees

  • BAR Fee (includes program application fee):
    $195.00
  • Local course fees determined by the HBA
    $195.00  members
    $245.00  non-members
  • Graduation Fees:
    $145.00  members
    $245.00  non-members
  • Annual Renewal Fees:
    $50.00  members
    $75.00  non-members

Continuing Education Requirements

Complete 12 hours of continuing education credit every three years from building industry courses or events, including those produced by NAHB.

For more information about this item, please contact the Director of Education, Stephanie Bosslet at 214-615-3881 or by email.
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