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
Alarm Technician

Certified Alarm Technician

National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
Web:    www.alarm.org

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
Web:    www.concrete.org

Concrete Craftsmen, Technicians, Supervisors, and Inspectors

Slab Sawing & Drilling Certification

Wall Sawing Certification

Wire Sawing Certification

Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association
Web:   www.csda.org

Construction Manager

Certified Construction Manager (CM)

Construction Management Association of America
Web:    www.cmaanet.org

Crane Operator (Construction)

Mobile Crane Operator

Tower Crane Operator

Overhead Crane Operator


National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
Web:    www.nccco.org

Glazier

Certified Glass Installer

Certified Auto Glass Technician

Certified Master Auto Glass Technician

Certified Auto Glass Repair Technician


National Glass Association
Web:    www.glass.org/

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
Web:    www.hvacexcellence.org

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
Web:    www.natex.org

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technician
Certified Air Systems Cleaning Specialist

Certified Ventilation Inspector

Ventilation System Mold Remediator


National Air Duct Cleaners Association
Web:   www.nadca.com


Construction Estimators

Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)

American Society of Professional Estimators
Web:    www.aspenational.com

Construction Specification Specialists

Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)

Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)

Certified Construction Product Representative


Construction Specification Institute
Web:    www.csinet.org

Construction Health and Safety Technician

Certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

Council on Certification of Health, Environmental, and Safety Technologies
Web:   www.cchest.org

Electrician

Electrical Inspector Certification

International Association of Electrical Inspectors
Web:    www.iaei.org

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)
Web:    www.nahb.org

Painting Contractor

Protective Coatings Specialist Certification

Painting Contractor Certification


Society for Protective Coatings
Web:   www.sspc.org

Remodeler

Certified Remodeler (CR)

Certified Remodeler Specialist (CRS)

Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR)

Certified Remodeler Associate (CRA)

Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC).

Certified Green Professional

National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Web:   www.nari.org

Roofer

Registered Roof Consultant (RRC)

Registered Roof Observer (RRO)

Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC)

Roof Consultants Institute
Web:    www.rci-online.org

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
Web:    www.aws.org

Drafter

Certified Drafter

American Design Drafting Association
Web:    www.adda.org

Constructor

Certified Professional Constructor
American Institute of Construction
Web:    www.aicnet.org

Construction Professional

Certified Construction Management Professional

Certified Construction Professional

Certified Construction Industry Professional
Management Science Institute
Web:    www.mis.ms