Professional Designees 

BIA-Hawaii Members who earn designations from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) care about their professionalism and demonstrate a commitment to continuing education. To earn these designations, members must take NAHB-approved courses from a set curriculum and meet NAHB's requirements.

NAHB offers targeted curriculum, accomplished instructors, and nationally respected professional development opportunities. The following are brief descriptions of designations that our members in Hawaii have earned:

• Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS): Teaches technical, business management and customer service skills essential to competing in the aging-in-place market.

• Certified Graduate Builder (CGB): Emphasizes business and project management skills.

• Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR): Emphasizes business management skills as related to a remodeling operation.

• Certified Green Professional (CGP): Teaches techniques for incorporating green building principles into homes without driving up construction cost.

• Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP): Demonstrates a high level of knowledge, experience and education in the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) industry.

NAHB Designations in Hawaii