To maintain NCBI designations, graduates must complete eight (8) hours of continuing education each year after the initial certificate date. The eight hours may be earned by taking NCBI courses or by completing approved national, state, or local seminars, college classes or outside courses which relate to the home building industry.

The 21st Century Building Expo & Conference offers the perfect opportunity to get your recertification hours for 2010 before the December deadline.  Sign up for an NCBI or NAHB course, or register as a Full Delegate and attend as many general sessions seminars as you can fit into your schdule. Make sure you get your instructor to sign the recertification form for general session seminars.

Initial NCBI certification is valid for one (1) year, ending on December 31 of the year following certification. (For example: certification earned in February 2009, would expire on December 31, 2010. Eight hours of continuing education must be completed before the recertification date of December 31, 2008). Graduates who allow their certification to lapse must take eight (8) hours per year up to a cap of 24 hours after a three (3) year lapse.

For questions about NCBI recertification, contact Brittany Carter at or 800.662.7129.