Graduate Master Builder (GMB)

The ultimate symbol of the building professional, the Graduate Master Builder (GMB) designation is for experienced veterans only. Before beginning the GMB designation process, you must have the CGB designation, the CGR designation, or the CGA designation with five years of building experience, or ten years of building experience and have completed three CGB/CGR/CGA courses. GMB courses are more advanced with in-depth instruction geared for experienced building professionals.

Benefits of the GMB Designation

Expanded Knowledge
Improved management skills and business performance
Recognition as a professional in the industry
Peer Networking: Share knowledge and exchange ideas with colleagues
GMB Newsletter (new in 2003)

GMB Getting Started:

Eligibility Requirements

Posses an active CGB or CGR designation and possess five (5) years of building experience.

Complete three (3) CGB or CGR approved courses not previously used for your CGB or CGR designation and possess 10 years building experience

Curriculum and Other Requirements

Be a “Builder” according to the following criteria: primary executive/owner of a company, superintendent or lead carpenter, or construction executive personnel/employee* that has built a minimum of one dwelling in the past 24 months

AND

Complete five (5) courses from the list of approved GMB courses

Complete four (4) courses from the list of approved GMB courses and two (2) courses from the CGB or CGR approved course list that were not used to obtain your CGB or CGR designation.

Submit the following documentation with your application

Proof of liability insurance and workers compensation insurance for yourself
or be an employee* of a company that holds both. (Where required by local jurisdiction)
Proof of a residential builder’s or contractor’s license, certificate, or
registration for the state in which you do business for yourself or be an employee*
of a company that holds a license, certificate, or registration. (Where required
by local jurisdiction)
A letter of sponsorship from the owner/executive stipulating your position
within the company as either superintendent, lead contractor or construction
executive is required, if you are not the owner of the company.
Submit a signed copy of the Code of Ethics Pledge.

*Employee in an exeutive or management position with discretionary authority over building and construction matters, excluding office management and administrative personnel such as office manager or accountant.

Required courses (complete five out of six approved courses listed below)

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

Candidates may substitute two CGB approved courses for any one GMB approved course provided those courses were not used to obtain their original CGB or CGR designation.

Associated Fees