Construction

 

Certification is an assessment process that demonstrates an individual has the skills and knowledge to successfully meet the performance standards established by an industry for an occupational area. The certifications contained in this section are organized by industry sector with links to the certifying entity.

 

Occupation

Certification

Certification Contact

Concrete Craftsmen,
Technicians, Supervisors,
and Inspectors

Aggregate Technician Certification
Craftsman Certification
Field Technician Certification
Inspector Certification
Laboratory Technician Certification
Shotcrete Nozzleman
Tilt-Up Certification

American Concrete Institute International

Concrete Craftsmen,
Technicians, Supervisors,
and Inspectors

Slab Sawing & Drilling Certification
Wall Sawing Certification
Wire Sawing Certification

Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association

Construction Manager

Certified Construction Manager (CM)

Construction Management Association of America

Crane Operator
(Construction)

Mobile Crane Operator
Tower Crane Operator
Overhead Crane Operator

National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators

Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration
Technician

Residential Air Conditioning Certification
Light Commercial Air Conditioning Certification
Light Commercial Refrigeration Certification
Heat Pump Service Certification
Heat Pump Installer Certification
Gas Heat Certification
Electric Heat Certification
Oil Heat Certification
Residential and Light Commercial Low Pressure Hydronic Heat Certification
Universal R-410A Certification (AC&R Safety Coalition)
Carbon Monoxide Certification
Combustion Analysis Certification
Green Awareness Certification
HVAC Educator Certification

HVAC Excellence

Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration
Technician

Air Conditioning Installation Certification
Air Conditioning Service Certification
Air Distribution Installation Certification
Air Distribution Service Certification
Gas Heating (Air) Installation Certification
Gas Heating (Air) Service Certification
Air to Heat Pump Installation Certification
Air to Heat Pump Service Certification
Oil Heating (Air) Installation Certification
Oil Heating (Air) Service Certification
Hydronics Gas Service Certification
Hydronics Oil Service Certification

North American Technician Excellence

Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration
Technician

Certified Air Systems Cleaning Specialist
Certified Ventilation Inspector
Ventilation System Mold Remediator

National Air Duct Cleaners Association

Construction Estimators

Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)

American Society of Professional Estimators

Construction
Specification
Specialists

Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)
Certified Construction Product Representative

Construction Specification Institute

Construction Health and
Safety Technician

Certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

Council on Certification of Health, Environmental, and Safety Technologies

Electrician

Electrical Inspector Certification

International Association of Electrical Inspectors

Home Builder

Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)
Certified Graduate Associate (CGA)
Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
Certified Graduate Remodelor™ (CGR)
Certified New Home Marketing Professional (CMP)
Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)
Graduate Master Builder (GMB)
Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR) (February 2008)
Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS)

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

Painting Contractor

Protective Coatings Specialist Certification
Coating Application Specialist
Painting Contractor Certification
Coating Inspector Certification

Society for Protective Coatings

Remodeler

Certified Remodeler (CR)
Master Certified Remodeler
Certified Remodeler Specialist (CRS)
Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler
CKBR)
Certified Remodeler Associate (CRA)
Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC)
Green Certified Professional
Universal Design Certified Remodeler

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Roofer

Registered Roof Consultant (RRC)
Registered Roof Observer (RRO)
Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC)

Roof Consultants Institute

Welder

Certified Welder
Certified Welding Inspector
Certified Welding Educator
Radiographic Interpreter
Certified Welding Supervisor
Certified Welding Engineer
Certified Robotic Arc Welding
Certified Welding Fabricator

American Welding Society