• NAHB Info on CGR
• PREP
• The HBA of Metro Portland does not currently have any CGR classes scheduled
• Search for CGR classes around the country

Certified Graduate Remodelor (CGR)

Curriculum and Other Requirements

• A minimum of five years experience in the remodeling business
• Completion of the Professional Remodelers Experience Profile (PREP)*
• Completion of the courses required by the results of the PREP*
• Adherence to the CGR Code of Ethics

 *Results of the PREP determine the amount of coursework (0-2) in each of the five core areas the candidate is required to complete to obtain the designation:

• Marketing & Sales
• Sales & Marketing for Remodelers
• Customer Service
• Business Administration
• Introduction to Business Management
• Negotiating Skills
• Business Accounting & Job Cost
• Design, Estimating & Job Cost
• Design/Build for Remodelers
• Estimating for Builders & Remodelers
• Quality Construction
• Contracts, Liability & Risk Management
• Construction Contracts & Law
• Negotiating Skills
• Risk Management and Insurance for Building Professionals
• Project Management
• Off-Site Project Management
• On-Site Project Management
• Scheduling

Go to the Events Calendar for a list of classes currently scheduled at HBA of Metro Portland.  Go to www.NAHB.org and go to the Education section to search for classes being held around the country.

Associated Fees

• Application Fees:
• There is no application fee for the CGR. 
• PREP Fee:
• $175.00
• Course Fees determined by the HBA
• Graduation Fees:
• $145.00 members
• $245.00 non-members
• Annual Renewal Fees:
• $50.00 members
• $75.00 non-members

Continuing Education Requirement

Complete a minimum of twelve hours of continuing education every three years. Six hours must be earned by completing an NAHB University of Housing course that is at least six hours in length. The remaining six hours may be earned by completing an additional NAHB University of Housing course, taking state or local seminars, NAHB national seminars or college courses related to the building industry. The continuing education requirement may be completed by either attending or teaching the required education.