NAHB - University Education Programs Guide - 2009 - (Page 6) Building (general) conferences. CUSTOM BUILDER SyMPOSIUM FEATURING NAHB/BALA DESIGN INSTITUTE november 6–8, 2009, san diego, ca, Hilton san diego convention center www.nahb.org/custom expand your knowledge and gain a competitive edge within the custom building market. attend key education sessions presented by the field’s most knowledgeable experts while you network with top industry suppliers and hundreds of custom builders and designers from across the nation.the 2009 symposium will feature a hands-on opportunity for custom builders to participate in the design process with personalized give-and-take from architects. designations. CERTIFIED GRADUATE BUILDER (CGB) www.nahb.org/CGBinfo grow your business and increase your profits by sharpening your business management skills and your understanding of today’s home building industry. cgB courses focus on effective management in the office and on the job site, covering a range of subjects including codes and standards, skills in material selection and application techniques and analysis of all stages of new home construction. reQUiremeNTs: Two years of building experience, the Builder Assessment review (BAr), courses as determined by the BAr results. 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 one dwelling in the past 24 months. continuing education is required every three years. www.BuilderBooks.com Basic Construction Management: The Superintendent’s Job, Fifth Edition learn the essentials of managing projects well and within budget, from scheduling and jobsite safety to quality and customer service in the latest revision of Basic Construction Management. this book guides you step-by-step from construction planning through warranty work, blending proven practices with the experiences of builders in the field. a companion web page includes updated quality checklists and other customizable tools to help you manage your construction projects. GRADUATE MASTER BUILDER (GMB) www.nahb.org/GMBinfo the ultimate symbol of the building professional, the gmB designation is for experienced veterans only, requiring a rigorous background of experience and prior professional education. the gmB provides advanced knowledge of the building business, covering topics such as risk management, land acquisition and financial management. reQUiremeNTs: five gmB courses or four gmB courses and two additional cgB/cgr courses not used for another designation. Posses an active cgB or cgr designation and possess five years of building experience or complete three cgB or cgr approved courses not previously used for your cgB or cgr designation and possess ten years building experience. 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 one dwelling in the past 24 months. continuing education is required every three years. www.nahb.org/education http://www.nahb.org/custom http://www.nahb.org/CGBinfo http://www.BuilderBooks.com http://store.builderbooks.com/cgi-bin/builderbooks/884?id=ieugrt8F&mv_pc=72 http://www.nahb.org/GMBinfo http://www.nahb.org/education
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