Designation for Green Building Professionals Debuts at IBS; HBASC to Offer Course at Convention

The new Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation that teaches builders, remodelers and other industry professionals techniques for incorporating green building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction debuted on “Green Day,” Feb. 14, at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando.

The NAHB University of Housing courses required for the designation — “Green Building for Building Professionals” and “Business Management for Building Professionals” — provide a background in green building methods, as well as tools to reach consumers and incorporate green building into an existing business.

Both CGP courses were offered at IBS as part of the pre-show education schedule with more than 100 building professionals in attendance. The Home Builders Association of South Carolina will provide the Business Management for Building Professionals course at their annual state convention July 31st in Myrtle Beach. Last year, they offered the Green Building for Building Professionals course with more than 60 builders in attendance.

In addition to coursework, CGP applicants must have a minimum of two years of building industry experience and must adhere to the CGP Code of Ethics.

For more information about the Certified Green Professional designation, visit www.nahb.org/CGPinfo, e-mail CGPinfo@nahb.com or call The Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154. For more information about the HBASC’s annual state convention, visit their website or call 803-771-7408.