Rob Wright Named Master Certified Remodeler

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. 

Certified Green

  

At CCI, we can help you help the environment and your pocket book.

Rob is certified as a  Certified Green Professional (CGP) through the National Association of Home Builders. This certification identifies builders and remodelers who are committed to making your home green and who are trained to incorporate energy, water and resource efficiency, improved indoor environmental quality and sustainable and locally sourced products into their projects. 

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 CGP training is to help incorporate green building principles into our projects without driving up the costs of construction. CGPs understand that combining good, cost-effective building science with the right products and materials can help create a home that's healthier and more efficient-while being kind to the environment.

Rob has also trained to become a Green Certified Professional through the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). This certification recognizes and identifies remodelers who apply green or sustainable principles to their remodeling projects.  These principles include indoor air quality, resource conservation, and renewable energy. 

Rob Wright is certified as a Lead-Safe contractor, as required by the US Environmental Protection Agency, for following appropriate practices to prevent lead contamination while performing renovation on structures built before 1978.

Give us a call or send us an email today about how you can "go green" by making your home more environmentally efficient.

Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist & Universal Design Professional

Rob Wright, owner of Cabinetry & Construction, Inc., has qualified as a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) with the National Association of Home Builders. This training and certification enable him to design and build projects for the unique needs of the older adult population and assures homeowners that he is knowledgeable about aging-in-place home modifications. 

Rob is also a Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP) with the National Association of the Remodelling Industry. The concept of Universal Design focuses creating accessible spaces those who wish to age-in-place, families with special needs, and homeowners who are forward thinking. Rob has trained Richmond remodeler colleagues in Universal Design for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Certified Green

Rob Wright, owner of Cabinetry & Construction, Inc., continues to hone his craft in an effort to best meet the needs of our clients. In March he attended a three-day training on best green building practices.

Rob is certified as a  Certified Green Professional (CGP) through the National Association of Home Builders. This certification identifies builders and remodelers who are committed to making your home green and who are trained to incorporate energy, water and resource efficiency, improved indoor environmental quality and sustainable and locally sourced products into their projects. 

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 CGP training is to help incorporate green building principles into our projects without driving up the costs of construction. CGPs understand that combining good, cost-effective building science with the right products and materials can help create a home that's healthier and more efficient-while being kind to the environment.

Rob has also trained to become a Green Certified Professional through the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). This certification  

recognizes and identifies remodelers who apply green or sustainable principles to their remodeling projects.  These principles include indoor air quality, resource conservation, and renewable energy. 

Rob is also certified as a Lead-Safe contractor, as required by the US Environmental Protection Agency, for following appropriate practices to prevent lead contamination while performing renovation on structures built before 1978. 

Remodeling your home may be the single biggest investment you make outside of its purchase. You need to rest assured knowing that the remodeling contractor you choose is a professional.

NARI Code of Ethics

Remodeling your home may be the single biggest investment you make outside of its purchase. You need to rest assured knowing that the remodeling contractor you choose is a professional.

CCI owner Rob Wright has pledged to observe high standards of honesty, integrity and responsibility in the conduct of business by adhering to the NARI Code of Ethics:

• Promoting in good faith only those products and services that are known to be functionally and economically sound, and that are known to be consistent with objective standards of health and safety.                      
• Making all advertising and sales promotion factually accurate, avoiding those practices that tend to mislead or deceive the customer.  
• Writing all contracts and warranties so that they comply with federal, state, and local laws.  
• Promptly acknowledging and taking appropriate action on all customer complaints. 
• Refraining from any act intended to restrain trade or to suppress competition.  
• Attaining and retaining insurance as required by federal, state, and local authorities.  
• Attaining and retaining licensing and/or registration as required by federal, state, and local authorities.   

Home for Life

As baby boomers plan for retirement, many are also planning for how they can stay in their home as they age. In fact, a recent survey conducted by the AARP found that 84% would like to stay in their current homes during retirement.  Rob Wright is a certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS). This training and certification enable him to design and build projects for people who are are may become mobility challenged. If you are interested in staying in your home throughout retirement, you can visit homeforlife2014.com, a website and virtual remodel created in partnership with AARP, Living Design Institute, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, and others. The site offers a room-by-room virtual tour through before and after photos and updates to the kitchen, bath, master bedroom and more. CCI is the premier remodeling company for helping you create your "Home for Life" in Richmond. Give us a call or send us an email today and we can provide a free estimate on the project that interests you.

Certified Green

Cabinetry & Construction's Owner and President, Rob Wright, is certified as a Certified Green Professional (CGP) through the National Association of Home Builders. This certification identifies builders and remodelers who are committed to making your home green and who are trained to incorporate energy, water and resource efficiency, improved indoor environmental quality and sustainable and locally sourced products into their projects.

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 CGP training is to help incorporate green building principles into our projects without driving up the costs of construction. CGPs understand that combining good, cost-effective building science with the right products and materials can help create a home that's healthier and more efficient-while being kind to the environment.

Rob has also trained to become a Green Certified Professional through the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). This certification recognizes and identifies remodelers who apply green or sustainable principles to their remodeling projects.  These principles include indoor air quality, resource conservation, and renewable energy.

Rob is certified as a Lead-Safe contractor, as required by the US Environmental Protection Agency, for following appropriate practices to prevent lead contamination while performing renovation on structures built before 1978.

What do all those letters mean?

Behind owner Rob Wright's name are the abbreviations C.R., C.G.P., and C.A.P.S. 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 and the National Association of Home Builders. NARI and NAHB are two of the most respected associations in the construction industry. Rob's goal in gaining and maintaining these certifications is to better serve our clients by seeking out new technologies and learning best practices.

C. R.: Rob is a Certified Remodeler through NARI. A certified remodeler "must possess skill and knowledge in a broad range of business management and technical skill areas." Certified Remodelers must have a minimum of five years experience in the remodeling industry; be committed to earning continuing education credits on a yearly basis; pass a written exam assessing twenty areas of knowledge; and adhere to NARI's code of ethics.

C.G.P.: Rob has trained to become a Certified Green Professional through the NAHB. 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 C. G. P. training is to help incorporate green building principles into our projects without driving up the costs of construction.

C.A.P.S.: Rob has trained to become a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist through the NAHB. The goal of the training is to allow a builder or remodeler to design projects better to meet the needs of people who are or may become mobility challenged. While the NAHB promotes the certification with a mind to meeting the needs of the elderly, the training can be applied more broadly. 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. 

National Association of the Remodeling Industry: Central Virginia Chapter

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Central Virginia Chapter is committed to the remodeling industry's professionalism in the Richmond region. Rob Wright, President of Cabinetry & Construction, Inc., is a founding member and past president of NARI's Central Virginia Chapter.

As a consumer, you can trust that Central Virginia NARI members are professional contractors or companies dedicated to you and your family and dedicated to carrying out the remodeling process with the highest regard for integrity and quality.

NARI members have been screened by NARI's Membership Committee and approved by the NARI Board before joining the Central Virginia NARI chapter to ensure that they have an outstanding reputation. All NARI members continue to observe the highest standard of integrity, quality and responsibility to the industry as outlined in NARI's Code of Ethics. Selecting a NARI member is an important first step to ensuring a superior result on your remodeling project.

Choosing a qualified contractor can be an overwhelming task. There are so many home improvement and remodeling companies, products, and suppliers it may be difficult to know who to trust or where to start. The NARI web site has tools for homeowners that will make it easier for you to select a qualified professional company to work with you on your project, including guidelines on how to choose a professional contractor and questions to ask a contractor.

You can learn more about the Central Virginia Chapter of NARI on their website:
http://naricentralva.org

Recent Remodeling -- ¡Caliente!

Here's another great clip from the second edition of our CD-ROM. It's no longer a "recent" project; it was completed in 2006. You may know and love ¡Caliente! Restaurant in the Museum District, but you may not know that we were responsible for the fabulous exterior facelift and patio. While we don't often do commercial projects, this is right smack in the middle of our business neighborhood, and the owners were dear friends of long standing. It won a regional COTY (Contractor of the Year) award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Enjoy:

What do all those letters mean?

Behind Rob's name are the abbreviations C.R., C.G.P., and C.A.P.S. 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 and the National Association of Home Builders. NARI (www.nari.org) and NAHB (www.nahb.org) are two of the most respected associations in the construction 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.

C. R. : Rob is a Certified Remodeler through NARI. A certified remodeler "must possess skill and knowledge in a broad range of business management and technical skill areas." Certified Remodelers must have a minimum of five years experience in the remodeling industry; be committed to earning continuing education credits on a yearly basis; pass a written exam assessing twenty areas of knowledge; and adhere to NARI's code of ethics.

C.G.P. : Rob has trained to become a Certified Green Professional through the NAHB. 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 C. G. P. training is to help incorporate green building principles into our projects without driving up the costs of construction.

C.A.P.S. : Rob has trained to become a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist through the NAHB. The goal of the training is to allow a builder or remodeler to design projects better to meet the needs of people who are or may become mobility challenged. While the NAHB promotes the certification with a mind to meeting the needs of the elderly, the training can be applied more broadly. 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.

The NARI Code of Ethics

As members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, we have pledged to observe high standards of honesty, integrity and responsibility in the conduct of business by adhering to the NARI Code of Ethics:

• Promoting in good faith only those products and services that are known to be functionally and economically sound, and that are known to be consistent with objective standards of health and safety.


• Making all advertising and sales promotion factually accurate, avoiding those practices that tend to mislead or deceive the customer.


• Writing all contracts and warranties so that they comply with federal, state, and local laws.


• Promptly acknowledging and taking appropriate action on all customer complaints.


• Refraining from any act intended to restrain trade or to suppress competition.


• Attaining and retaining insurance as required by federal, state, and local authorities.


• Attaining and retaining licensing and/or registration as required by federal, state, and local authorities.

Watch out for the proverbial guy working out of the back of his pickup truck. Chances are good that he is neither licensed nor insured, and not a member of NARI. All these things are for your benefit and protection as a consumer.