Certified Professionals

Certified Remodeling Professionals… Competent, Professional, Ethical

Certified designations are marks of dedication to the remodeling industry and a contractor’s quest for knowledge.  The certified designations are an assurance that the remodeling professional has years of experience, a dedication to ongoing training and a commitment to ethical conduct.

  • Certified Remodeler (CR):  a professional remodeler who provides a full range of remodeling services.      Candidates must prove they possess skill and knowledge in a broad range of business management and      technical skill areas.

  • Certified Remodeler Specialist (CRS):  experienced professionals who focus only on one particular trade      such as concrete and masonry, electrical, insulation, mechanical systems and roofing & siding.

  • Certified Remodeler Associate (CRA):  professionals who actively support the remodeling industry in      professions such as architects, designers, manufacturers, suppliers and consultants.

  • Master Certified Remodeler (MCR):  a CR of 10+ years who holds another NARI certification and has      demonstrated leadership within NARI or within the local community.

  • Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR):  a professional who provides remodeling services specific to      bathrooms and kitchens.  Candidates must prove they possess skills and knowledge focused on materials,      layout and installation of kitchens and bathrooms.

  • Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC):  a hands-on field professional who oversees the technical aspect of the      project, including personnel management and material flow while working on the project.

  • Certified Remodeler Project Manager (CRPM):  a professional who oversees every administrative aspect of      the project:  customer satisfaction, scheduling subcontractors, record keeping, risk management and much      more.  A CRPM may work full time on one project or oversee several at one time, depending on the scope.

  • Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP):  a professional who handles renovations that are appealing      not only for “aging in place,” but for anybody who wishes to move about his or her home freely, without      barrier and without giving their home that “institutional” look.  Families who have members with special      needs also benefit from a UDCP.