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Ranks of Certified Green Professional Now Top 1,000
More than 1,000 builders, remodelers and other members of the home building industry have earned the Certified Green Professional (CGP) educational designation since it was introduced early this year by NAHB.
“I congratulate these green building leaders. They have demonstrated a clear commitment to education and professionalism to earn this designation,” said NAHB President Sandy Dunn.
“Of course, we expected the CGP to be popular, because as green building grows, many consumers are looking for a builder with real credentials in today’s market,” Dunn said. “Nevertheless, this is phenomenal growth. The home building industry clearly sees the value of this designation and consumers will, as well.”
Home owners and home buyers can visit the NAHB Web site’s state-by-state list at www.nahb.org/builderremodelerdirectory and click on CGP to find a professional with that designation.
To qualify for the designation, Certified Green Professionals are required to complete 24 hours of classroom training that includes 16 hours of green building instruction, to have two years’ industry experience, to sign a code of ethics and to meet continuing education requirements.
Most classes are available through state and local home builders associations, NAHB conferences and other events. Scheduled over the next eight months, there are 56 “Green Building for Building Professionals” two-day classes, and more classes are being added weekly.
The educational designation is an important part of the new NAHB National Green Building Program, which was introduced in February. This voluntary, industry-wide program for residential construction also includes an online home scoring tool.
“Home owners and home buyers are demanding more green products and features in their homes, and the building industry wants to meet that demand. That’s how this market works,” said Dunn. “The CGP designation is a sign of professional commitment. These 1,000 are ready, and I can guarantee there are hundreds more just waiting to join their ranks.”
For more information, e-mail Calli Schmidt at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8132.
 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 500 people have earned the CGPdesignation to date.
For more information, visit www.nahb.org/CGPinfo.
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