Affiliations

Designations

 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

1201 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005
Toll free phone: (800) 368-5242
Local phone: (202) 266-8200 x0
Fax: (202) 266-8400

The Federation of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) exists to represent the home building industry by serving its members and affiliated state and local builders associations. The NAHB member, who are involved in all aspects of a diversified building industry, create jobs for millions of people and contribute significantly to the economic activity of their community, the nation and the world.

 Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)

2600 Centennial Place, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: (850) 224-4316
Fax: (850) 224-1359

The Florida Home Builders Association is a professional trade organization comprised of local associations and affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders. It serves its members by striving for a successful building environment throughout the state.

The programs and services provided to FHBA’s member enhance their professionalism and encourage their involvement in community leadership to improve the quality of life for all Florida citizens.

The association is dedicated to an active governmental affairs program which provides sage and affordable housing and the opportunity for home ownership.

 Charlotte Desoto Building Industry Association (CDBIA)

17984 Toledo Blade Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Phone: (941) 625-0804
Fax: (941) 627-9041
Email: info@cdbia.com

CDBIA is a non-profit organization consisting of a group of individuals and firms who care about their community and believe that home ownership should be within reach of every American. They encourage research within the building industry and give their informed and vigorous support to all sound legislative proposals affecting the industry.

Association members come from all types of business-builders, large and small, architects, engineers, subcontractors, financial institutions, public utilities, manufacturers, suppliers, retail and wholesale firms and marketing professionals. These firms and individuals are proud of the part they play in building the communities where they work and live.

 Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce

Port Charlotte Office:
2702 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Phone: (941) 627-2222
Fax: (941) 627-9730

Punta Gorda Office:
311 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Phone: (941) 639-2222
Fax: (941) 639-6330

 Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce

252 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Phone: (941) 639-3720
Fax: (941) 639-7498
Email: chamber@puntagorda-chamber.com

 Florida Green Building Coalition

1415 E. Piedmont Drive, Suite 5
Tallahassee, FL 32308

Phone: (850) 894-3422
Fax: (850) 671-4897

Email: info@floridagreenbuilding.org

The FGBC’s mission is to “improve the built environment” by helping all Floridians who are seeking to become more responsible stewards of the environment.

The following are industry designations that members of our SandStar Remodeling Team have earned through their dedication to ongoing education.

CAPS – Certified Aging in Place Specialist

The CAPS designation program teaches the technical, business management and customer service skills essential to competing in the aging-in-place market.

CGB – Certified Graduate Builder

CGB is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business and project management skills.

CGR – Certified Graduate Remodeler

Certified Graduate Remodeler is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation.

CGP – Certified Green Professional

The National Association of Home Builders Certified Green Professional^TM Designation teaches builders, remodelers and other industry professionals techniques for incorporating green building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction.

CSP – Certified New Home Sales Professional

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!

CMP – Certified New Home Marketing Professional

CMP is the mid-level designation for IRM students who have completed the marketing intensive IRM courses I though IV.

MIRM – Master in Residential Marketing

The MIRM designation is the top-level achievement for professionals in new home marketing.

CKD – Certified Kitchen Designer

CKD® – Certified Kitchen Designers have a minimum of 7 years experience designing residential kitchen spaces. They are highly skilled in design, space planning and product selection and have extensive knowledge of building codes, flooring materials, appliances, and mechanical systems. They write specifications and draw plans that are easily interpreted by plumbers, electricians, and installers. A CKD must meet specific educational requirements and pass a comprehensive academic and practical exam.

GMB – Graduate Master Builder

GMB is the designation for experienced contractors. 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.