Behind owner Rob Wright's name are the abbreviations MCR, GCP, and UDCP. You may have wondered what those things mean, and why you should care about them.
Essentially, these letters stand for credentials Rob has earned from coursework through the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. NARI is the most respected association in the remodeling industry. Rob's goal in gaining and maintaining these certifications is to serve our clients better by seeking out new technologies and learning best practices.
MCR: Rob is a Master Certified Remodeler through NARI. A master certified remodeler not only must possess skill and knowledge in a broad range of technical aspects, business management, and ethical conduct, they also must be dedicated to the industry and involved in the community. Certified Remodelers must have attained the Certified Remodeler (CR) designation and maintained it for a minimum of ten years, as well as hold at least one additional NARI certification. In addition, they must adhere to NARI's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
GCP: Rob has trained to become a Green Certified Professional. While everyone is interested in protecting the environment by utilizing technologies that are good for the planet, most people don't have the luxury of being able to pay top dollar to do so. The purpose of the GCP training is to help incorporate green building principles into our projects without driving up the costs of construction.
UDCP: Rob has trained to become a Universal Design Certified Professional. The goal of the UDCP training is to allow a remodeler to design accessible spaces for all people, not only those who wish to age-in-place, but also families with special needs and families that are forward thinking. For example, a lever handle in place of a typical door knob is more easily opened by someone whose hand is arthritic, but also by a small child whose dexterity isn't fully developed, or an adult with an armload of groceries.
