When searching for a construction consulting management firm for your new home build or home remodeling project that stands out amongst the crowd, how can one know where to start?
A prime place? Seek out the company’s affiliations and certifications that prove their dedication and commitment to being a leader in the field.
Gravell and Company, a San Antonio builder and remodeler, has maintained a proven track-record of commitment to cutting-edge technologies, resources, and advanced education. Because of this, they have earned three prestigious certifications by the National Association of Home Builders.
Having designed and completed successful building projects on homes in Boerne, Cordilliera Ranch, and Alamo Heights TX, amongst others, this San Antonio custom builder wants to introduce you to just a few of these certifications. Important to note: all certification training programs are rigorous, yet voluntary- exemplifying the commitment and integrity of its adherents to their clients ultimate satisfaction. Further, one must apply as a candidate to begin the training program and commit to ongoing training and a certified professional must incur continued education in order to maintain certification and its requirements. Lastly, each certification is marked by a strict Code of Ethics the builder must commit and adhere to in order to receive their certification.
Gravell and Company is a Certified Green Professional company. Only an exclusive group of about 4,000 nation-wide have gone through necessary training protocols to achieve this elite certification, and fewer than 20 San Antonio home builders have completed the education and training program. The Certified Green Professional is the first and only program to have undergone a full consensus process including government agencies, building officials, manufacturers, builders, and environmental advocates. In order to obtain one’s certification, one must demonstrate proficiency and commitment to green home building practices: the use of recycled building materials, natural or renewable resources and sustainability and efficiency of the final product. This all having been donewithout raising costs for the consumer.
Again, after a strict candidate application process, one can be certified as a Certified Graduate Builder. Gravell and Company has done just that. The Certified Graduate Builder program is a comprehensive, ongoing, and advanced education curriculum. One must demonstrate proficiency in the curriculum emphasis of: Building technology- exterior and interior structures and systems, Business finance- management, contracts and law, Project management- scheduling, design/building, estimating skills, Sales/Marketing- land development, site planning and zoning, and Safety- how to avoid the 4 big safety hazards of the home building industry. The successful applicant will be subject to the required BAR- the Builder Assessment Review and must commit to the Certified Graduate Builder Code of Ethics. Again, this certification is voluntary, yet it serves as a reassuring seal of approval for customers of Gravell and Company that they are a committed industry leader.
Gravell and Company has joined the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry by becoming a Certified Aging-In Specialist- the only national designation program of it’s kind. Due to the burgeoning older adult population, more and more are interested in remodeling their home to fit their new lifestyles and abilities- also known as aging-in–place. Aging-in-place means remaining in one’s home safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. It means the pleasure of living in a familiar environment throughout one’s maturing years, and the ability to enjoy the familiar daily rituals and special events that enrich all our lives. It means the reassurance of being able to call a house “home” for a lifetime. A Certified Aging-In Place Specialist understands the guidelines and requirements of accessibility and can recommend specific design solutions for the client. A Certified Aging-In Place Specialist is one who performs an assessment with invaluable and necessary input from occupational and physical therapists as well as qualified health care professionals in the design and necessary modifications that can transform a house into a safe, attractive, and comfortable home for life. And a qualified Aging-In Specialist can execute the job all the while the client remains in residence.
More proof Gravell and Company remains an industry leader in designing and building the home of your dreams.
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