Weiss Building & Development

Graduate Master Builder Designation Earned

February 19th, 2010

We are proud to announce that Brandon Weiss, President of Weiss Building & Development LLC, has earned the National Association of Home Builders  highest builder designation, Graduate Master Builder.  It is “the ultimate symbol of the building professional” and is “for experienced veterans only” as defined by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).  We have become only the 11th builder in the state of Illinois with this designation.

Weiss Building & Development LLC is dedicated to a rigorous path of continuing education in the building industry.  In an industry that is always changing, staying up on the latest techniques, styles, and products is a major part of providing customers with an unrivaled experience.  We believe in educating our clients along the way so they make they best choices for their new home or remodel.  In order to do this, we ourselves must be up on the latest trends and technologies.  We accomplish this through attending a variety of trade shows, and spending a lot of time in the classroom each year. 

The Graduate Master Builder (GMB) designation is voluntarily earned and not required by law – which provides a benchmark of business achievement consumers can use to measure builders.  This designation helps consumers identify professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence.  To earn this designation, builders must complete a regularly updated curriculum of industry related classes, have the proper experience, and pledge their commitment to a professional Code of Ethics with the NAHB.  In our case, Brandon had to travel to 4 states to take the required courses for this designation.  This exemplifies our dedication to staying on top of the home building business.

When you hire a Graduate Master Builder, you can expect an experienced  builder committed to delivering a quality product.  This designation truly defines what it means to be a home building expert.

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EPA Certfied Renovator

February 5th, 2010

We are pleased to announce that we have taken and passed the course necessary to become an EPA Certified Renovator.  This course, EPA Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting, will be a required course for any contractor who replaces windows or disturbs more than 6 square feet of a wall in one room of a house older than 1978.  This new law was passed to enforce the proper technique of disturbing lead paint, and how to properly clean it up. 

Even small amounts of lead are extremely poisonous, and can lead to an array of undesirable and potentially fatal health conditions.  This is especially a concern for children whose developing bodies could be forever harmed, or under-developed.  It is the responsibility of any contractor to know what type of project they are undertaking, and take the proper precautions to complete their work in a safe manner for themselves and their customers.  It is equally imperative that homeowners themselves become aware of the fact that lead paint does exist in older homes, and that they should research the background of their contractor to know if they are qualified to work on their home. 

The new law deals with educating the homeowner, testing the work site, preparing the workspace, donning the appropriate apparel (jumpsuit with hood, respirator, gloves), entering and leaving the work space correctly, cleaning during construction, using the right tools, cleaning post construction, and cleaning verification.  This is definitely a process that will require re-educating a quarter million contractors, which is why all homeowners should check the certifications of their remodeler. 

You can read about these regulations and get free brochures at :   http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm

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