| REMODELING ORGANIZATIONS and CERTIFICATIONS |
National Kitchen and Bath Association
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices, and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry worldwide.
www.nkba.org
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
NARI’s Core Purpose is to advance and promote the remodeling industry’s professionalism, product and vital public purpose.
www.nari.org
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AKBD® – An Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer is a certified professional with a minimum of 2 years of kitchen/bath industry experience – they are knowledgeable in product selection, space planning, mechanical systems, materials and finishes. An AKBD must meet specific educational requirements, as well as pass a comprehensive academic exam.
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CBD® - Certified Bathroom Designers also have a minimum of 7 years experience designing residential bathroom spaces – they are highly skilled in design, space planning, and product selection, and have extensive knowledge of building codes, fixtures, flooring materials, and mechanical/plumbing systems. They write specifications and draw plans that are easily interpreted by plumbers, electricians, and installers. A CBD must meet specific educational requirements, as well as pass a comprehensive academic and practical exam.
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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.
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CMKBD® – A Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer is a designer who has obtained both CKD and CBD certification, has over 10 years of kitchen /bath industry experience, and has been nationally recognized through design competitions, industry awards, printed publications, or television spots. A CMKBD must also meet specific educational requirements.
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CR – Certified Remodeler
NARI-Certified Remodelers are professional remodelers who provide a full range of remodeling services. To become a CR, candidates must possess skills and knowledge in a broad range of business management and technical skill areas. To quality for the CR designation, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be employed by or own a firm that derives at least 90% of its sales volume through remodeling work
- Adhere to NARI’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- Have a minimum of five years of continuous experience in the remodeling industry
- Completed 16 hours of continuing education
- Successfully complete a one-day written examination addressing 20 knowledge areas related to general remodeling practices and business
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CAPS – Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist
The 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.
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CLC – Certified Lead Carpenter
CLC’s are the hands-on field personnel who oversee every aspect of the project: customer satisfaction, personnel management, administration, etc., while working on the project. To qualify for the CLC designation, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Have a minimum of five years of continuous practice in the remodeling industry, with at least two of those years as a lead carpenter – defined as a remodeling professional who is involved in tasks and has responsibilities beyond the technical production aspects of a project; he or she is responsible for customer contact and communication, supervision of subcontractors and employees, managing the job site, scheduling, and safety issues.
- Adhere to NARI’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
- Successfully completed a comprehensive application that details their background and experience.
- Successfully complete a half-day written examination on pre-construction issues, technical knowledge, and special skills (people and job management).
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