Chuck Miller Construction Inc
5867 W. Hidden Springs Dr.
Hidden Springs, Idaho 83714
208.229.2553 office
208.571.0755 cell
208.229.2554 fax
Reg #: RCE-91
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Professional Designations
Your home may be the most significant investment you will ever make.
You want to pick the right Builder or Remodeler who can complete your new home or remodeling project within budget and on time, but what criteria do you use when selecting a Builder or Remodeler? How do you find one who will do the best overall job? There are no federal requirements for training or licensing builders or remodelers, nor does the State of Idaho have a licensure law. In Idaho, builders and remodelers are required to register with the Idaho Contractors Board and carry Workers Compensation and General Liability Insurance, but there are no education, experience, or examination requirements for registration. Buildings are inspected for compliance with minimum Fire and Life Safety standards.
You want an experienced Builder or Remodeler who has demonstrated a commitment to excellence and is dedicated to delivering a quality product. Professional designations can help consumers identify those Builders and Remodelers. Ask anyone in Boise who the most educated Builder/Remodeler is and who has earned the most professional designations and the answer will unanimously be Chuck Miller.
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Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
Graduate Master Builder (GMB)
Chuck earned the Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) designation in February 1999. He was the first home builder in the State of Idaho to earn the designation. He earned the Graduate Master Builder (GMB) designation in January 2006. Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) and Graduate Master Builder (GMB) are two designations developed for builders by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). These designations help consumers identify professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence. Their credentials demonstrate that builder has undertaken continuing education courses in professional management and continues to keep himself informed on all trends and techniques in home building.
To earn the Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) designation, an individual must
• Successfully complete at up to nine (9) of the following courses
- Building Codes & Standards
- Building Technology: Systems and Interior Finishes
- Building Technology: Structures and Exterior Finishes
- Green Building for Building Professionals (2 course credits)
- Business Accounting and Job Cost
- Business Management for Building Professionals
- Construction Contracts and Law
- Estimating for Builders and Remodelers
- Design/Build
- Project Management
- Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Land Development, Site Planning and Zoning
- Sales & Marketing
- Recognizing the Big-Four Safety Hazards for the Home Building Industry
• Have a minimum of two years of building industry experience
• Be a "Builder" according to the following criteria: primary executive/owner of a company, superintendent or lead carpenter, or construction executive personnel/employee who has built a minimum of one dwelling in the past 24 months.
• Submit proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance or be an employee of a company that holds both.
• Submit proof of a residential builder’s or contractor’s license, certificate, or registration for the state in which you do business or be an employee* of a company that holds a license, certificate, or registration, and
• Submit a letter of sponsorship from the owner/executive stipulating your position within the company as either superintendent, lead contractor or construction executive is required, if you are not the owner of the company.
To earn the Graduate Master Builder (GMB) designation, an individual must:
• Posses an active CGB or CGR designation and have five (5) years of building experience
OR
• Successfully complete three (3) CGB or CGR approved courses and have 10 years building experience
• Complete five (5) GMB courses
Diversification: Capitalizing on New Business Opportunities
Financial Management
Land Acquisition and Development
Finance
Negotiating Skills
Profitable Business through Quality Practices
Risk Management and Insurance for Building Professionals
OR
• Complete four (4) GMB courses and two (2) CGB or CGR courses were not taken to obtain the CGB or CGR designation
Certified Graduate Builders (CGB) and Graduate Master Builders (GMB) are also required to pledge their commitment to a the CGB / GMB Code of Ethics.
Certified Graduate Builders (CGB) and Graduate Master Builders (GMB) must complete at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education every three years from building industry-related educational activities.
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Certified Green Professional (CGP)
Chuck earned the Certified Green Professional™ (CGP) designation from the National Association of Home Builders in September 2008. He was also the first home builder in the Treasure Valley to earn the designation. The Certified Green Professional™ (CGP) designation recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who incorporate green building principles into homes — without driving up the cost of construction. Classwork leading to the designation provides a solid background in green building methods from the organization leading the charge to provide market-driven green building solutions to the home building industry. As a Certified Green Professional™ (CGP), Chuck is committed to reducing the environmental impact of his projects by incorporating appropriate green practices into his work within the housing industry.
To earn the Certified Green Professional™ (CGP) designation, an individual must:
• Successfully complete two (2) required Courses
- Green Building for Building Professionals, and
- Business Management for Building Professionals or
- Basics of Building
• Have a minimum of two years of building industry experience.
Certified Green Professionals™ (CGP) are also required to pledge their commitment to the CGP Code of Ethics.
A Certified Green Professional™ (CGP) must complete at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education every three years from building industry-related educational activities. A minimum of eight (8) hours is required to come from green building industry related educational activities.
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Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)
Chuck earned the Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation from the National Association of Home Builders in May 2011. 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 aging in place. NAHB Remodelers—in collaboration with the AARP, NAHB Research Center and NAHB 50+ Housing Council—developed this program to provide comprehensive, practical, market-specific information about working with older and maturing adults to remodel their homes for aging in place. As a CAPS, Chuck has the solutions, strategies and techniques for designing and building aesthetically pleasing, barrier-free living environments.
To earn the Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, an individual must:
• Successfully complete three (3) required Courses
- CAPS I - Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility
- CAPS II - Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility, and
- Business Management for Building Professionals
Certified Aging-In-Place Specialists (CAPS) are also required to pledge their commitment to a the CAPS Code of Ethics.
Builders, Remodelers, and Contractors are required to submit proof of liability insurance and workers compensation insurance, or be an employee of a company that holds both and hold a valid business license (if state required)
A Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) must complete at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education every three years from building industry-related educational activities. A maximum of two hours of continuing education can be earned by participating in community service projects, which can include any work done for the public good without compensation.
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Master In Residential Marketing (MIRM)
Chuck earned the Master In Residential Marketing (MIRM), the fourth and most prestigious designation given by NAHB's Institute of Residential Marketing in January 2005. The Master In Residential Marketing (MIRM) is the top-level achievement for professionals in new home marketing.
To earn the Master In Residential Marketing (MIRM) designation, an individual must:
• Successfully complete the four (4) required courses:
- IRM I - Understanding Housing Markets and Consumers
- IRM II - Marketing Strategies, Plans, and Budgets
- IRM III - Lifestyle Merchandising, Advertising, and Promotion Strategies
- IRM IV - The Challenge of New Home Sales Management
• Complete 50 elective credits
• Have at least three (3) years of new home sales and marketing
experience, and
• Write a marketing case study focusing on a new home community, which is then peer-reviewed and approved.
A Master In Residential Marketing (MIRM) must complete at least eight (8) hours of continuing education every 3 years in order to maintain the designation.
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Certified New Home Marketing Professional (CMP)
Chuck earned the Certified New Home Marketing Professional (CMP) designation from NAHB's Institute of Residential Marketing in July 2004. The Certified New Home Marketing Professional (CMP) is the mid-level designation for IRM students.
To earn the Certified New Home Marketing Professional (CMP) designation, an individual must:
• Successfully complete the four (4) required courses:
- IRM I - Understanding Housing Markets and Consumers
- IRM II - Marketing Strategies, Plans, and Budgets
- IRM III - Lifestyle Merchandising, Advertising, and Promotion Strategies
- IRM IV - The Challenge of New Home Sales Management
• Complete 50 elective credits, and
• Have at least three (3) years of new home sales and marketing
experience.
A Certified New Home Marketing Professional (CMP) must also complete at least six (6) hours of continuing education every 3 years in order to maintain the designation.
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Master Certified New Home Sales Professional (MCSP)
Chuck earned the Master Certified New Home Sales Professional (MCSP) designation from the Institute of Residential Marketing in January 2008. The Master Certified New Home Sales Professional (MCSP) further acknowledges new home sales professionals who hold the CSP designation by highlighting their continued educational and career achievements in the home building industry.
To earn the Master Certified New Home Sales Professional (MCSP) designation, an individual must:
• Successfully complete the three (3) required courses:
- Certified New Home Sales
- House Construction as a Selling Tool, and
- Essential Closing Strategies
• Complete two (2) elective courses or earn one (1) designation, and
• Have at least three (3) years of new home sales and marketing
experience.
A Master Certified New Home Sales Professional (MCSP) must complete at least four (4) hours of continuing education every 3 years in order to maintain the designation.
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Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)
Chuck earned the Certified New Home Sales Professional designation (CSP), the first designation available through NAHB's Institute of Residential Marketing in September 1997. The Certified New Home Sales Professional designation (CSP) 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.
To earn the Certified New Home Sales Professional designation (CSP) designation, an individual must successfully complete the Certified New Home Sales (CSP) course and pass accompanying test.
A Certified New Home Sales Professional designation (CSP) must complete at least two (2) hours of continuing education every 3 years in order to maintain the designation.
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