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What
is a Certified Residential Builder?
(for
confidence and peace of mind)
A Certified
Residential Builder (CRB) is a building or renovation firm that
has met the high standards and requirements of the Nova Scotia Home
Builders' Association (NSHBA) Professional Builders' Certification
Program.
The requirements include:
Training
Certified
Residential Builders (CRB) are required to complete specific technical,
safety and business management courses.
Safety
Programs
CRBs
must earn the "Letter of Good Standing" from the Nova
Scotia Construction Safety Association. The requirements of the
Provincial Departments of Labour and Occupational Health & Safety
must also be met.
Member
of NSHBA
All
CRBs are members of the NSHBA. This affiliation, as well as others,
allows the CRB to keep up-to-date with current industry trends.
Knowledge
and Experience
A
Certified Residential Builder firm employs at least one "Certified
Housing Professional" (CHP) with a minimum of three years experience.
Warranties
and Insurance
For
your protection, CRBs carry public liability insurance of at least
$1,000,000 and they must be in good standing with the Workers' Compensation
Board. New homes are covered by an industry recognized third party
warranty, such as the Atlantic Home
Warranty Program. Renovations are warrantied
for a minimum of one year by the contractor.
Make
the Smart Choice
When
you decide to hire a contractor to build or renovate your home,
you want the confidence and peace of mind offered by a dedicated,
skilled contractor.
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