Certification is becoming an important factor in the residential construction industry. More and more consumers are looking at certification as a way to assess whether a builder possesses the skills and knowledge required to build their project.

THE CHBA NB MASTER BUILDERS’™ Designation is only available to Members of CHBA-NB

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – New Brunswick is committed to providing professional development opportunities for existing builder and renovator Members in the industry. With a focus on the continual improvement of our training programs, we will continue to raise the level of professionalism and set a high standard for entry into this important economic sector.

STEP 1:

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION NEW BRUNSWICK:

The builders and renovators who have already invested into their business and have become members of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association New Brunswick, know firsthand the difference that membership with the Association can have on their bottom line, reputation and credibility with homeowners. We provide professionalism, foster integrity, current industry information and promotion that gets your name within easy reach of new clients.

Membership Requirements Include:

  • Completed Membership Application
  • Business number from The Canada Revenue Agency
  • Proof of registration and good standing with WorkSafe NB
  • Proof of membership with A third-party warranty company
  • Proof of 2-million-dollar liability insurance coverage

STEP 2:

LET’S DO AN INVENTORY OF YOUR EXISTING TRAINING:

Many of our CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER™ Candidates are surprised to learn how close they are to achieving their designation by receiving credit for training they have already taken.

In years’ gone by our builders and renovators may have taken training through Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC), the Atlantic Home Builders’ Training Board, or more recently through Atlantic Home Warranty. Much of this course history is maintained by Atlantic Home Warranty. Getting a list of courses taken by you is as easy as signing the attached waiver, sending it to our office and we will receive a list of courses previously taken from the institutions who have previously provided you with training. We will compare this against what is required and send you a full report of what is still required for you to meet the CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER™ training criteria.

Training taken from other education and training providers may also be considered. Some equivalencies have already been granted, please refer to that section further along in this brochure. To determine if you have pre-existing courses that meets the CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER™ training criteria send us proof of completion and overview of the topics covered in the course taken.

STEP 3:

THE COURSES THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR YOUR CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER DESIGNATION:

  • Advanced Building Science and CHBA Net Zero Home Labeling Course
  • National Building Code Course – Part 9 of the Current Code
  • The Atlantic Housing Professional Series – (Includes)
    • Business Management
    • Financial Management
    • Marketing & Sales
    • Project Management
    • Construction Law
  • Atlantic Builder Workshop Series – (Includes)
    • Foundations
    • Drywall Installation
    • Door & Window Installation & Moisture Penetration Prevention   
    • Ventilation
    • Flooring Installation
  • Professional Ethics & Standards for Builders and Renovators

Governments are calling for tighter regulations in our industry. It is time for our Association to set its own course and self- govern before Government governs us.

CHBA-NB Certified Builders and Renovators will be the trusted and safe choice for New Brunswickers Families.

STEP 4:

TAKE THE COURSES REQUIRED:

The Atlantic Home Warranty Program also offers the full suite of the training required except for Advanced Building Science and CHBA Net Zero Home Labeling Course, and the Professional Ethics & Standards for Builders and Renovators. Their workshop calendar is posted on their website at www.ahwp.org.

STEP 5:

COURSE DELIVERY METHOD:

The next step is to determine how you want to take your courses. In this respect the options are numerous; on-line, via watch-at-home recordings, classroom and of course a combination of all course delivery methods.

Atlantic Home Warranty has conveniently recorded many of their courses while they were being delivered. Upon request, Jennifer Howard, Atlantic Home Warranty Continuing Education Coordinator, will forward to you a copy of the workshop. Watch the recording, write the exam and upon successful completion of the exam, receive credit for the course. Call Jennifer Howard at 1-800-320-9880 or email her at jhoward@ahwp.org.

Do you believe you already have the knowledge to pass the Atlantic Home Warranty course exams without the in-classroom instruction? You are invited to challenge the exam of many of the workshops provided by Atlantic Home Warranty, if you receive a passing grade, you will receive credit for the course. Course fees apply, and this option may not apply to all courses. Call Jennifer Howard at 1-800-320- 9880 or email her at jhoward@ahwp.org for more information.

STEP 6:

CHOOSING A COURSE PROVIDER:

Have you found another education provider who offers courses with descriptions similar to those required for obtainment of your CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER™ Designation? No problem. We know that many education delivery organizations offer very similar courses. We would however, suggest that prior to investing in taking the course from another provider, you send us a full course description, including hours of instruction, name of institution and a full description and if our Master Builder Committee determines that it meets or exceeds the material covered in the Atlantic Home Warranty Course to which you are applying for an equivalency, an equivalency will be granted. Please allow a minimum of 30 days for this process to occur.

STEP 7:

KEEPING TRACK:

It is important for you to keep track of your training. Once we have determined your current course inventory, we will provide you with a checklist. As you complete your courses make a check-mark in the box provided. If you take a course not provided by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association New Brunswick or Atlantic Home Warranty, make sure that you keep your proof of successful completion and the course outline if not previously granted an equivalency. You will need to submit this information with your Application for Designation also included further along in this brochure.

Survey Says…. Our Membership Survey told us that 84.2% of Members considered a Mandatory Builders and Renovators Designation as important to their business.

Our Members have told us that, courses and training, a builder’s designation, and advocacy to government were our Association’s top three priorities.

STEP 8:

YOU ARE READY TO APPLY FOR YOUR CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER™ DESIGNATION:

You have taken all the courses on the checklist and are ready to become a CHBA-NB MASTER BUILDER™, Congratulations! Submit the following to the Association. You can send the application, documents and payment by credit card through the following link. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email membership@nbhomebuilders.ca.

  • Application on the prescribed form, completed and signed;
  • If you are not a current builder or renovator member you must also submit:
    • Business Number from the Canada Revenue Agency
    • Proof of registration and good standing with WorkSafe NB
    • Proof of membership with a third-party warranty company
    • Proof of 2-million-dollar liability insurance coverage
    • CHBA-NB Membership Application with a credit card number for membership dues
  • Annual Master Builder Registration Fee in the sum of $500 ($575) + Application Fee of $200 + HST ($230)
  • Proof of training courses if the courses have not been taken from CHBA-NB or Atlantic Home Warranty
  • Resume, CV or evidence proving at least 5 years’ experience as a builder or renovator in the residential construction industry.

STEP 9:

HOW WE PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION FOR YOUR CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER™ DESIGNATION:

As soon as we receive your application our office staff will do a complete review to ensure that all proof of course completion is present, your membership with the Association is in place, we will process your payment and notify you of any deficits. Once we get all clear, we will notify you in writing that you have met the requirements to be a CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER™.

STEP 10:

TIME TO PRESENT YOU WITH YOUR CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER™ DESIGNATION & CERTIFICATION:

We are at the finish line and now it is time to make this process worthwhile for you and your company. When a Member receives their professional designation as a CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER™, the CHBA Member company that they work for also receives their CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER™ CERTIFICATION which makes you a very valuable employee.

Your CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER™ Certificate will be presented to you in front of your peers at the first available opportunity at either an Association Dinner Meeting, Conference or other Association event. You will also receive the following:

  • Paid FaceBook advertising announcing to potential clients in your community that you are a CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER™;
  • A CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER™ Identification Card;
  • Truck and Window decals;
  • Your Company’s listing in our Directories and Website which will list you as a CHBA NB MASTER BUILDER™; and
  • You will be included in all the ads that we run in the Brunswick News publications in the Province.