* Certification Builds Business
* Registered Housing or Renovation Professional Requirements
* Certified Residential Builder or Renovator
* Certification Programs
* Registered Renovation Professional (RRP)&Certified Renovator (CR)
The Registered Housing or Renovation Professional: Certification Builds Business
Distinguish yourself as a builder/renovator who is committed to quality through certification. CHBA BC offers two designations for housing professionals, which is monitored by a strict code of ethics and industry standards. Give consumers additional assurance that they have chosen a builder with proven business and technical skills established by CHBA BC.
Certification Builds Business
Distinguish yourself as a builder/renovator who is committed to quality through certification. 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. The certification program consists of two separate designations one is for individuals and the other is for businesses. With the granting of both designations, the issue of ethics, experience, education, business practice and consumer protection can be effectively addressed.
Registered Housing or Renovation Professional Requirements
To earn the Registered Housing Professional (RHP) or Registered Renovation Professional (RRP) designation, ,some of the requirements for the individual include:
* Have at least five years experience with three 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 CHBA
* Successfully complete mandatory courses with a minimum mark of 80%
In addition, 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.
Certified Residential Builder or Renovator
Requirements To earn the Certified Residential Builder (CRB) or Certified Residential Renovator (CRR) designation, some of the requirements for the business include:
* Employ in a position of responsibility, a Registered Housing Professional
* Be a member of CHBA for at least two year, 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. These designations are an industry-backed way for potential buyers to distinguish one builder from another. Training, experience, industry involvement, commitment, and an indication of financial security, are all involved. When selecting a Certified Residential Builder, customers will rest easier knowing they have chosen a builder with integrity, who has successfully completed a course of training, and has demonstrated business and technical skills.
Certification Programs
Registered Housing Professional (RHP)
Certified Renovator (CR)
Registered Renovation Professional (RRP)&Certified Renovator (CR)
The Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC 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 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 renovators to demonstrate compliance with high standards established by a credible third-party. Certification provides the Association with a vehicle for disciplining unethical or incompetent renovators, as the certification can be stripped from the 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 renovators to enrol yearly in suitable courses related to building and business practice.
The certification program consists of two separate designations: one, the Registered Renovation Professional (RRP), is granted to an individual; and two, the Certificated Renovator (CR), is granted to a business. With the granting of both designations, the issue of ethics, experience, education, business practice and consumer protection can be effectively addressed.
In order to obtain the designation of Certified Renovator, a company must meet the following criteria:
* Proof that the owner of the company has at least 5 years experience in renovation/general contracting business;
* CHBA membership 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;
* Must employ at least one individual who has obtained and maintained the designation of Registered Renovation Professional in a full time position of authority;
* 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 firm's registration with the Worker's Compensation Board and that they are current with their payments;
* Three recent written references from each; clients, suppliers and subtrades;
* One written bank reference;
* Provision to CHBA BC of the firm's GST Registration Number.
In order to obtain a Registered Renovation Professional designation, an individual must meet the following criteria:
* Five years minimum related industry experience (on-site/education/management);
* Must complete and pass the following courses with a minimum grade of 80%:
o Sales and Marketing for Renovators
o Project Management
o Financial Management
o Construction Law for Renovators
* Must be employed by a member of CHBA;
* Pay an annual registration fee.
* Enroll annually in suitable courses related to building and business practice.
Due to the constantly changing nature of the industry, and to encourage an on-going commitment to continuing education, the designations are granted for a one year period only. Annually, CHBA BC mails to all individuals a renewal fee invoice and a report verifying the courses completed. The fee must be paid within 30 days to avoid de-registration.
In addition, at least six hours of professional development must be completed every year to keep the designation current. "Credit" for professional development can be earned either by attending seminars or courses offered by CHBA BC or other industry associations (course 'credit' to be evaluated and approved by CHBA BC); attending provincial or national conference business sessions; and/or participating in the association by way of chairing a major committee or serving on the Executive Committee. As they become available, all applicable update courses for the mandatory courses must be completed.
These designations are an industry-backed way for potential clients to distinguish one renovator from another. Training, experience, industry involvement, commitment, and an indication of financial security, are all involved. When selecting a Certified Renovator, customers will rest easier knowing they have chosen a renovator with integrity, who has successfully completed a course of training, and has demonstrated business and technical skills. In addition, the skills learned will reduce costs, speed the process and increase profits!
For individuals who have obtained a Registered Housing Professional Designation, they will be required to take the Sales and Marketing for Renovators course and any additional courses as recommended by the Renovations Council and the Education and Training Committee and approved by the Board of Directors of CHBA BC to obtain their Registered Renovation Professional designation.
Certified Residential Builder (CRB) & Registered Housing Professional (RHP)
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 have something tangible they can use to promote their business, or through which they can effect 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, as the certification can be stripped from the builder 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 to enrol yearly in suitable courses related to building and business practice.
The certification program consists of two separate designations: one, the Registered Housing Professional (RHP), is granted to an individual; and two, the Certificated Residential Builder (CRB), is granted to a business. With the granting of both designations, the issue of ethics, experience, education, business practice and consumer protection can be effectively addressed.
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; and successfully complete the following six mandatory courses with a passing grade of 80%:
* Financial Management;
* Sales and Marketing;
* Construction Law;
* Project Management;
* Building Technologies for the New Millennium;
* Introduction to BC Building Code.
To earn the Certified Residential Builder (CRB) designation, a business 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.
Due to the constantly changing nature of the industry, and to encourage an on-going commitment to continuing education, the designations are granted for a one-year period only. Annually, CHBA BC mails to all individuals a renewal fee invoice. The fee must be paid within 30 days to avoid de-registration.
In addition, at least six hours of professional development must be completed every year to keep the designation current. "Credit" for professional development can be earned either by attending seminars or courses offered by CHBA BC or other industry associations (course 'credit' to be evaluated and approved by CHBA BC); attending provincial or national conference business sessions; and/or participating in the association by way of chairing a major committee or serving on the Executive Committee. As they become available, all applicable update courses for the mandatory courses (i.e. R-2000 and Building Code) must be completed.
These designations are an industry-backed way for potential buyers to distinguish one builder from another. Training, experience, industry involvement, commitment, and an indication of financial security, are all involved. When selecting a Certified Residential Builder, customers will rest easier knowing they have chosen a builder with integrity, who has successfully completed a course of training, and has demonstrated business and technical skills. In addition, the skills learned will reduce costs, speed the process and increase profits!
The program courses of CHBA BC were developed to meet the demands and needs of the industry, have relevancy to the industry today, and reflect good local building practices. All of which ensure the industry maintains strong control over the direction of education within the industry.
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