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BUILDING INDUSTRY INSTITUTE
Your Portal to Education for the Residential Construction Industry
Education doesn't stop with a High School Diploma, an Undergraduate Degree, a Masters' Degree or even a Ph.D! Education is a continuing process that helps individuals acquire the knowledge, skills, and values needed for productive jobs, careers and lives. Professional designations offer excellent opportunities to improve skills, advance careers, and be recognized for a commitment to professional growth
The Building Industry Institute (BII) is a non-profit 501-c-3 affiliated with the Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association - its goal is to encourage and assist MNCBIA members in identifying continuing education opportunities in their career or profession. Some of these opportunities are offered by the MNCBIA or affiliated organizations in the Washington DC region such as the Washington Metropolitan Sales & Marketing Council(WMSMC), the Home Builders Institute(HBI), or the Urban Land Institute(ULI). Some educational programs are available through area colleges or universities such as Montgomery College, the University of Maryland, or George Mason University. Other educational opportunities are available on-line.
Listed below are examples of the continuing education available for the residential construction industry ...
Sales and Marketing Professionals
Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)
The CSP designation was designed for specialists in new home sales to enhance their professional image, increase their marketability in the home building industry, and sell more homes!
Master Certified New Home Sales Professional (MCSP)
This designation acknowledges the continued educational achievements of graduates of the CSP program.
Member, Institute of Residential Marketing (MIRM)
The MIRM designation is the top-level achievement for professionals in new home marketing.
Residential Construction and Remodeling
Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS)
The RCS designation series of courses is geared toward the budding field of superintendents and can benefit current site personnel wishing to excel in this position.
Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
CGB is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business and project management skills.
Graduate Master Builder (GMB)
Graduate Master Builder (GMB) courses are more advanced with in-depth instruction geared for experienced building professionals.
Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)
The CAPS designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the aging-in-place market.
Certified Graduate Remodelor™ (CGR)
Certified Graduate Remodelor™ (CGR) is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation
Safety on the Job Site
Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) Training and Education is directed at reducing the incidence of occupational illness and injury on residential sites through education. Participants can enroll in half-day and full-day training seminars at no cost, as well as earn college continuing education units (CEUs). Available seminars include Accident Investigation; MOSH Inspections; Construction Site Safety; Construction Site Safety-Fall Protection; Construction Site Safety-Scaffolding; Excavation Safety; Excavation Equipment Safety; Hand and Power Tool Safety; Job Safety Analysis; Making your Work Zone Safer; and many more. All these free seminars provide an overview of the specific topic and how to comply with applicable OSHA/MOSH standards. Attendance at these sessions does not substitute for training required by OSHA/MOSH standards.
Residential Property Management
Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
HCCP is a specialized designation for developers, property managers, asset managers, and others working in the affordable housing industry
Registered in Apartment Management (RAM)
RAM is a comprehensive educational and designation program offered to property management professionals by NAHB
Advanced RAM
The Advanced RAM Program provides a higher credential in the field of apartment management for the levels of asset managers, property supervisors, and management company owners
Certified Leasing Professional (CLP)
The Certified Leasing Professional (CLP) curriculum includes an overview of multifamily leasing and sales skills.
Developing Affordable Housing
Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
HCCP is a specialized designation for developers, property managers, asset managers, and others working in the affordable housing industry.
Understanding the Industry as a Non-Builder
Certified Graduate Associate (CGA)
Learn about the home building business from the best source possible: builders and remodelers with years of field experience.
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