CHBI Certificate Programs
The Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia has recognized that the decision to seek education must be seen as a business decision. The most effective way in which this can be achieved is through a certification program, at the end of which builders and renovators have something tangible they can use to promote their business, or through which they can affect savings. CHBA BC has invested considerable time, energy and dollars in developing one of North America's first industry-driven self-certification programs.

Certification allows builders to demonstrate compliance with high standards established by a credible third-party. Certification provides the Association with a vehicle for disciplining unethical or incompetent builders and renovators as the certification can be stripped from the builder or renovator should there be sufficient evidence of wrongdoing.

The certification program can also be used to ensure an ongoing commitment to continuing education by requiring all certified builders and renovators to enroll in suitable courses related to building and business practice. A minimum number of hours of professional development must be completed every year to keep the designation current. "Credit" for professional development can be earned either through attending seminars offered in CHBA BC's continuing education calendar; attending provincial or national conference or business sessions; and/or participating in the association by way of chairing a major committee or serving on the Executive Committee.

The certification program consists of seven designations of which three are for individuals, three are for businesses and one is for both an individual and a business:

Individual

1. the Registered Housing Professional (RHP);
2. the Registered Renovation Professional (RRP);
3. the Registered Master Builder (RMB);

Business

1. the Certificated Residential Builder (CRB);
2. the Certificated Renovator (CR);
3. the Certified Master Builder (CMB);

Individual and Business

1. the Graduate Master Builder (GMB);

REGISTERED HOUSING PROFESSIONAL (RHP)
To earn the Registered Housing Professional (RHP) designation, an individual must:

• Have a total of five years experience with 3 years practical "hands on" in the residential construction industry either in a vocational school environment or on-the-job training
• Be employed by a member of the Canadian Home Builders' Association
• Pay an annual registration fee
• Successfully complete the following six mandatory courses with a passing grade of 80%

1. Financial Management
2. Project Management
3. Marketing and Project Sales
4. Built Green™ Builder Training Workshop
5. Construction Law
6. BC Building Code - Single Family Dwellings

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REGISTERED RENOVATION PROFESSIONAL (RRP)
To earn the Registered Renovation Professional (RRP) designation, an individual must:

• Have a total of five years experience with 3 years practical "hands on" in the residential construction industry either in a vocational school environment or on-the-job training
• Be employed by a member of the Canadian Home Builders' Association
• Pay an annual registration fee
• Successfully complete the following 5 mandatory courses with a passing grade of 80%

1. Financial Management
2. Project Management and Site Supervision
3. Marketing and Project Sales for Renovators
4. Construction Law
5. BC Building Code - Single Family Dwellings

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REGISTERED MASTER BUILDER (RMB)
To earn the Registered Renovation Professional (RMB) designation, an individual must:

• Have a total of five years experience with 3 years practical "hands on" in the residential construction industry either in a vocational school environment or on-the-job training
• Be employed by a member of the Canadian Home Builders' Association
• Pay an annual registration fee
• Successfully complete the following six mandatory courses with a passing grade of 80%

Master Builder Courses

1. Financial Management
2. Project Management and Site Supervision
3. Marketing and Project Sales
4. Built Green™ Builder Training Workshop
5. Construction Law
6. BC Building Code - Single Family Dwellings

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CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL BUILDER (CRB)
To earn the Registered Renovation Professional (CRB) designation, an individual must:

• Employ in a position of responsibility, a Registered Housing Professional
• Be a member of the Canadian Home Builders' Association for at least two years, one year of which must be immediately prior to receiving certification
• Be a member in good standing with a warranty provider
• Be registered with the Homeowner Protection Office

Residential Builder Courses

1. Business Planning and Management
2. Human Resources Planning and Management
3. Safe Work Practices
4. Communication and Negotiation
5. Service and Warranty

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CERTIFIED RENOVATOR (CR)
To earn the Certified Renovator (CR) designation, a business:

• Must employ at least one individual who has obtained and maintained the designation of Registered Renovation Professional in a full time position of authority
• Prove that the owner of the company has at least 5 years experience in renovation/general contracting business
• Have been a CHBA member for 2 years and is in good standing
• Must agree to abide by CHBA BC Code of Ethics and other standards, such as the Residential Construction Performance Guidelines as set by CHBA BC
• Provide proof to CHBA BC of having $2 million liability coverage
• Must provide a one year warranty on all completed projects. This will be through a third party warranty when a suitable program becomes available
• Provide proof to CHBA BC of the firms registration with the WorkSafe BC and that they are current with their payments
• Three recent written references from each: clients, suppliers and subtrades
• One written bank reference
• Pay an annual registration fee
• Provision to CHBA BC the firms GST Registration Number

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CERTIFIED MASTER BUILDER (CMB)
To earn the Certified Renovator (CMB) designation, a business:

• Must employ in a position of responsibility, a Registered Master Builder
• Be a member of the Canadian Home Builders' Association for at least two years, one year of which must be immediately prior to receiving certification
• Be a member in good standing with a warranty provider
• Pay an annual registration fee
• Be registered with the Homeowner Protection Office

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GRADUATE MASTER BUILDER (GMB)
To earn the Graduate Master Builder (GMB) designation, an individual must:

• Have a total of five years experience with 3 years practical "hands on" in the residential construction industry either in a vocational school environment or on-the-job training
• Be the owner of a building company
• Be member of the Canadian Home Builders' Association for at least two years, one year of which must be immediately prior to receiving certification
• Be a member in good standing with a warranty provider
• Be registered with the Homeowner Protection Office
• Pay an annual registration fee
• Successfully complete the following six mandatory courses and the additional five "Master Builder" courses with a passing grade of 80%

1. Financial Management
2. Project Management and Site Supervision
3. Marketing and Project Sales
4. Built Green™ Builder Training Workshop
5. Construction Law
6. BC Building Code - Single Family Dwellings.

Master Builder Courses

1. Business Planning and Management
2. Human Resources Planning and Management
3. Safe Work Practices
4. Communication and Negotiation
5. Service and Warranty

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