Graduate Master Builder

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What is GMB?

Graduate Master Builder (GMB) is the highest professional designation awarded to builders by the NAHB. GMB courses are more advanced with in-depth instruction geared for experienced building professionals. The GMB designation will enhance your credibility as a reliable source of information. The GMB designation is widely respected in the building industry.

Candidates for the Graduate Master Builder program must have 1 of the following:

• CGB, CGR or CGA designation and have 5 years of building industry experience OR
• Completed 3 courses approved for the CGB, CGR, or CGA designations and have 10 years of building industry experience.

Course Requirements:

Complete 5* Courses:

• Diversification: Capitalizing on New Business Opportunities
• Financial Management
• Land Acquisition & Development Finance
• Negotiating Skills
• Profitable Business Through Quality Practices
• Risk Management & Insurance for Building Professionals

*Note: Candidates may substitute 2 CGB/CGR/CGA approved courses for any 1 GMB approved course provided those courses were not to obtain their original CGB, CGR, or CGA designations.

Benefits of the GMB Designation:

• Referrals to customers in your area via NAHB’s website at www.nahb.org/designationdirectory.
• Improved management skills and business performance
• Peer networking
• Recognition as a professional in the industry
• The right to use the GMB designation on all letterhead, business cards & professional materials

Continuing Education Requirements:

Complete 12 hours of continuing education every three years. At least six hours must come from an NAHB University of Housing course.