Awards, Designations & Affiliations
Awards
SandStar has been very fortunate to have been the recipient of many remodeling and building awards over the years, but we feel that the best award is our many happy homeowners who love the work we do for them.
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Designations
The following are industry designations that members of our SandStar Team have earned through their dedication to ongoing education.
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 Designation teaches builders, remodelers and other industry professionals techniques for incorporating green building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction.
CAPS – Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist
The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place.
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.
CGB – Certified Graduate Builder
CGB is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business and project management skills.
MIRM – Master in Residential Marketing
The MIRM designation is the top-level achievement for professionals in new home marketing.
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.
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!
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.
FCMB – Florida Certified Master Builder
Florida Certified Master Builders are elite Home Builders, Remodelers and Commercial Contractors who are dedicated to excellence in building and client satisfaction. The builders who request certification hold themselves to a higher standard than required by the State of Florida for licensure.
Affiliations
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