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NAHB Research Center Accredits 100th Green Home Verifier
The NAHB Research Center recently accredited its 100th verifier for National Green Building certification.
As the sole certifying body for the NAHB National Green Building Program, the Research Center is responsible for training and accrediting eligible individuals to verify homes across the country.
Accredited verifiers are authorized to conduct inspections to determine whether a home meets the national certification criteria, which are based on the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines. Verification will be based on the National Green Building Standard once it has been approved by the American National Standards Institute.
The scrutiny of accredited third-party verification lends credibility to green home building projects. The verifiers evaluate a home’s energy efficiency, water and resource conservation, use of sustainable or recycled products, indoor environmental air quality, and lot design and development.
Builders who are ready to have a home certified and are looking to find an accredited verifier should click here.
The NAHB Research Center continues to seek interested, qualified individuals to become verifiers. All verifier candidates must meet pre-requisites, participate in training and pass a verifier accreditation test administered by the NAHB Research Center.
To learn more about becoming a verifier, click here.
 The Future of Residential Construction Is Green
The Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation teaches builders, remodelers and other industry professionals techniques for incorporating green building principles into homes using cost-effective and affordable options.
Earning the CGP demonstrates to clients and peers your commitment to the best and latest in green building practices and techniques. More than 800 people have earned the CGPdesignation to date.
For more information, visit www.nahb.org/CGPinfo.
 ‘National Green Building Standard’ Coming Soon From BuilderBooks.com
The “National Green Building Standard” from the International Code Council and NAHB will be available from BuilderBooks.com soon.
For multifamily, home remodeling and additions, site development and single-family housing, the standard covers lot design; resource, energy and water efficiency; indoor environment quality; and owner education.
Visit BuilderBooks.com for availability.
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