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The Home Builders Association of South Carolina and the Convention Committee announces the opening of the NAHB’s Green Building Field Verifier Training at this year’s convention in Myrtle Beach.
Anyone interested in becoming a Green Building Field Verifier should register as soon as possible. HBASC is the first organization on the east coast to offer the training, and seats will fill up fast. Only qualified individuals may take the course. To become qualified, you must have: - 1 year of acceptable* professional experience in home building and green building practices, -or-
- At least 12 hours of acceptable* green training, -or-
- A designation by NAHB as a Green Building Professional, -or-
- Professional certification from Green Advantage, -or-
- NARI Green Building Certification from National Association of the Remodelers Industry (NARI), -or-
- RESNET Green Rater Certification, -or-
- LEED Accredited Professional Certification.
In order to become accredited by the NAHB Research Center, a prospective verifier must: - Maintain an appropriate knowledge base and skill sets for the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines (and the forthcoming ANSI National Green Building Standard, once available).
- Complete a verification procedures training session by the NAHB Research Center, and pass a test on how to verify compliance based on the national program criteria.
- Pay an annual verifier accreditation/listing fee set by the NAHB Research Center ($125).
- Maintain appropriate records and be available for at least annual audits by the NAHB Research Center.
- Attend an annual continuing education seminar approved by the NAHB Research Center.
- Execute a participation agreement with the NAHB Research Center.
If you want to register for the verifier training being given at the SC State Convention on August 2nd in Myrtle Beach, you must first register online with the NAHB Research Center and then register with the HBA of SC. The NAHB Research Center must verify your pre-requisite information before you are accepted into the class. As the sole certifying body, the NAHB Research Center is responsible for training and accrediting eligible individuals to verify that homes across the country meet the criteria of the national certification program. Individuals may work for larger organizations but verifiers are accredited on an individual basis. For more information about becoming a Green Building Field Verifier, visit www.nahbgreen.org. For more information about the SC State Convention or to register, visit www.hbaofsc.com. * NAHB Research Center will determine adequate experience to meet the acceptable level. |
