Construction Monthly Magazine | Tampa 2024 Build Expo Show Edition

Booth #127
BUILD YOUR BUSINESS WITH
FLORIDA CERTIFIED MASTER
BUILDER
Are you looking for a marketing tool that allows your business
to reach prospects actively seeking to hire a reputable builder
in your area? Set yourself apart with the Florida Certified
Master Builder certification.
These elite homebuilders are well-established with a reputation
of being dedicated to excellence and client satisfaction.
This certification was created for builders, by builders, to help
consumers find a builder they can trust.
Take advantage of FCMB as a powerful marketing tool that
provides your clients with the assurance they are choosing a
professional builder with years of experience, a commitment to
ethical conduct and a dedication to ongoing training.
To be eligible for certification, a builder must:
• Have at least 7 years of work experience in the
construction industry or hold a Bachelor’s Degree in the
construction field
• Have held a contractor license for at least 5 years
• Derive their principle income from the building industry
• Provide proof of workers comp and liability insurance
• Offer clients a written contract on all building and
remodeling projects with standard dispute resolution and
disclaimer language
• Issue a minimum of a 1-year Home Warranty on all newly
constructed projects
• Have a clean building record defined as no outstanding
issues with the Florida Construction Industry Licensing
Board (CILB)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Have a credit rating of 700 or better
• Pass a reference check with a client satisfaction rating of
4 or better out of a scale of 1-5, where 5 is the highest
satisfaction rating
• Pass a subcontractor and supplier reference check
• Be a member in good standing of a professional builders
association (3 years minimum)
• Submit a Florida Certified Master Builder Application
detailing their experience in the construction industry
• Sign a Florida Certified Master Builder Agreement
indicating their continued compliance with all Florida
Certified Master Builder requirements and standards
• Be vetted and approved by the Florida Master Builder
Certification Board
Once approved, Florida Certified Master Builders are provided
with licensing rights to use the FCMB logo on websites,
marketing materials and displays. Members also receive
an online listing with a hyperlink to the builder’s company
website, complimentary marketing materials to promote their
certification, and regional promotion through media outlets.
Investing in this certification identifies builders as a skilled
professional and acknowledges their experience as an industry
leader. Don’t miss this great opportunity for a competitive edge
with increased visibility across the state.
For more details, visit www.flcertifiedmasterbuilder.com or
stop by booth 127 at the 2024 Tampa Build Expo to learn more
about the Florida Master Builder certification process and get
started today!
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