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PAST CHAIRPERSONS
Fred Capaldi
Capaldi Building
Company
Janet Compo
James D. Compo Inc.
Dave Kellet Sr., CAPS
Kellett Construction
Company
John Maloney, CGR
Boa Construction
Mark Renn
H.J.Oldenkamp |
Building Industry Association
Of Southeastern Michigan
30375 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 100
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
248 737-4477
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The Association is dedicated to the
evolution and continued growth of the
building industry - the improvement of building material and products through research and development, and providing
housing to families of all income levels. |
| Committed to serving their members by
providing them with programs, services, education, networking opportunities, information and political action that
will enable them to succeed in their individual businesses and to advocate and promote the preservation and enhancement
of the building industry as a benefit to those who earn their livelihood from it and to society as a whole. |
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The Remodelors Council of BIASM shall
strive to increase the image and competencies of those members of BIASM involved in the remodeling of homes and
other buildings, so that they may be recognized as professionals by the public. |
The objectives ov the BIASM's Remodelors
Council shall be to conduct activities and educational programs which will promote the professionalism of its members.
BIASM's Remodelors Council
Shall encourage its members to deal fairly with its customers and each other, and to, wherever possible, resolve
disputes by the use of mediation and arbitration and wherever possible to avoid litigation. |
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In order to qualify for the title
Professional Master Remodelor,
BIA recommends remodelors
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· Be a member in good standing of BIA, MAHB and NAHB.
· Have been actively engaged in the building/remodeling
business for no less than two years.
· Have satsfactorily completed the construction,
sale or major remodeling job of no less than five homes.
· Have satisfied all licensing requirements.
· Provide, upon request, a list of previous
buyer references.
· Conduct a walk-through inspection and make
agreed upon corrections in a reasonable period of time.
· Keep informed, through information provided
in Association publications, at Association meetings and seminars, of new building
materials and practices, the latest building
and other technical data.
· Participate in ongoing expansion of their
knowledge and technical expertise through Association sponsored or other programs, to
advance their professionalism.
· Maintain appropriate insurance coverage for
both workers compsenation and pulblic liability.
· All builder/buyer contracts shall be in writing,
including all terms and agreements.
· Conduct all development and construction activity
in a manner which encourages protection of the environment. |
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CGR stands for Professionalism, Experience,
and a Commitment to Quality
The Certified
Graduate Remodelor (CGR) designation assures you that your remodeler:
· Has met NAHB prescribed standards of business
practice.
· Has a proven track record of sucessfuly completing
projects.
· Has completed relevant educational requirements.
· Pledges to uphold the CGR Code of Ethics. |
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In order to maintain the CGR designation,
all CGRs must re-certify every three years after their initial certification.
Recertification requirements include attending remodeling or business related seminars, trade shows, and educational
programs, as well as providing insurance verification. Obtaining other professional designations also counts towards
recertification. Equally important are letters of recommendation from suppliers and financial institutions. |
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The CAPS designation is a reliable
way to identify professionals to modify your home.
This program was developed by AARP and the NAHB.
CAPS certified remodelers specialize in: |
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· The unique needs of the older adult population
· Aging-in-place home modifications |
· Solutions to common barriers.
· Common remodeling projects |
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