Sponsor Learn-Build

Chancellor Sponsors:

Vice Chancellor Sponsor:
mRELEVANCE, LLC

Dean Sponsor:
Griffin & Associates

Sponsors:

How do I become a Graduate Master Builder (GMB)?

Curriculum and Other Requirements

Eligibility Requirements:

• Possess active CGB or CGR designation
• Have 5 years building industry experience

OR

• Successful completion of 3 CGA, CGB or CGR courses
• Have 10 years building industry experience

Design, Estimating & Job Cost

• Design/Build for Remodelers
• Estimating for Builders & Remodelers
• Quality Construction

Course Requirements (complete 5 out of 6 approved courses listed below):

• 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
  Note: Candidates may substitute 2 CGB approved courses for any 1 GMB approved course provided those courses were not used to obtain their original CGA, CGB or CGR designation.

Associated Fees

• Application Fees (Waived for holders of CGA, CGB or CGR designation): $50.00 members $100.00 non-members
• Course Fees determined by the HBA
• National Fees: $175.00 members $225.00 non-members
• Graduation Fees: $145.00 members $245.00 non-members

Continuing Education Requirements

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:

• Complete an NAHB University of Housing course (in regular classroom format)
• Teach an NAHB University of Housing course
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for an NAHB University of Housing course
• Be an active member in a Builder or Remodeler 20 Club

AND

Building Industry-related Education (maximum 6 hours). Approved education and activities listed below:

• Attend a national, regional or state trade show.
• 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.

For more information about the NAHB designations visit NAHB.org