Member Resources
BIAW Education
BIAW's Education Program is an award-winning comprehensive program supporting the needs and requests of BIAW's members. BIAW continues to add new programs, timely seminars and industry workshops on important builder issues such as wetlands, mold, contracts and liability, warranties, and building codes while maintaining support for the professional designation programs. [Learn More]Return on Industrial Insurance (ROII)
BIAW Return on Industrial Insurance (ROII) program has can put money back in your pockets. Currently there are over 6,000 companies enrolled in ROII, with over $180 million in premiums paid by its members. Subtract out all L&I claim's against its members, and the remaining difference is distributed among its members. Over the last 25 years, that distribution has averaged 25% of members premiums paid. [Learn More]BIAW Health Trust Benefit
One of the many benefits of Central Washington Home Builders Association (CWHBA) membership is the opportunity to save a significant amount of money on your employee health insurance. The Building Industry of Washington (BIAW) Health Insurance Trust is one of the largest "multiple employer" trusts in the Northwest, and it continues to grow. If you would like more information about the BIAW Health Insurance Trust, please contact Frank Conrad, CWHBA Membership Director, at (509) 454-4006. To find out how much your company can save, simply use the attached "Learn More" web link, click on the "BIAW Trust" icon, download a "Quote Request Form," fill it out and fax it in for a free rate quote. [Learn More]
NAHB Designation Program
Central Washington Home Builders Association is a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This membership allows our members the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage by earning professional designations through NAHB's education program.
An NAHB Designation says a lot about you. Professional designations offer excellent opportunities to improve your skills, advance your career, and be recognized for your commitment to professional growth. NAHB has the most targeted curriculum, accomplished teachers and widely respected education opportunities in the business.
Listed below are the professional designations that you can acquire through NAHB University of Housing of classes. To learn more about these designations and other education opportunities, visit NAHB's Education page. [Learn More]
Certified Graduate Associate (CGA)
Learn about the home building business from the best source possible: builders and remodelers with years of field experience.
Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
CGB is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business and project management skills
Graduate Master Builder (GMB)
Graduate Master Builder (GMB) courses are more advanced with in-depth instruction geared for experienced building professionals.
Certified Graduate Remodelor™ (CGR)
Certified Graduate Remodelor™ (CGR) is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation.
Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)
The CAPS designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the aging-in-place market.
Master Certified New Home Sales Professional (Master CSP)
This designation acknowledges the continued educational achievements of graduates of the CSP program.
Member, Institute of Residential Marketing (MIRM)
The MIRM designation is the top-level achievement for professionals in new home marketing
Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
HCCP is a specialized designation for developers, property managers, asset managers, and others working in the affordable housing industry
Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)
The CSP designation was designed for specialists in new home sales to enhance their professional image, increase their marketability in the home building industry, and sell more homes
Certified New Home Marketing Professional (CMP)
CMP is the mid-level designation for IRM students who have completed the marketing intensive IRM courses I through IV
MIRM Emeritus
MIRM (Member, Institute of Residential Marketing) Emeritus is awarded to retired MIRMs who have been in good standing for a minimum of 10 years.
Certified Leasing Professional (CLP)
The Certified Leasing Professional (CLP) curriculum includes an overview of multifamily leasing and sales skills.
Registered in Apartment Management (RAM)
RAM is a comprehensive educational and designation program offered to property management professionals by NAHB
Advanced RAM
The Advanced RAM Program provides a higher credential in the field of apartment management for the levels of asset managers, property supervisors, and management company owners.
Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS)
The RCS designation series of courses is geared toward the budding field of superintendents and can benefit current site personnel wishing to excel in this position.
Certified Active Adult Specialist In Housing (CAASH)
CAASH provides the essential knowledge, tools and skills-from conducting initial research to design considerations and features to servicing the customer.
Start working on a designation now and you'll be ahead of the competition in the future.