Being a BUILT GREEN® Member

Membership Criteria were revised at the Built Green Canada board meeting on June 13, 2011. Please review and ensure that you are compliant. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these changes, please contact Sharon Copithorne, Executive Officer at scopithorne@builtgreencanada.ca

Being a BUILT GREEN® member provides marketing opportunities for your company and services on our website. With third party certification, you receive a competitive advantage in demonstrated excellent building practices. As a member, you receive access to a supply chain network of “green” building suppliers that can offer you better products, services and savings.

    Builder/Renovator Membership Criteria

    In order to qualify for a Builder/Renovator membership you must meet the following criteria:

    • Is a member of a professional builders' association, as approved by the Built Green Canada Executive Committee;
    • Adheres to the member's professional code of ethics;
    • Takes the Built Green Canada Builder Training Course and remains current;
    • Has a minimum of $2M in liability insurance;
    • Is a member of a home warranty program (does not apply to Renovator members);

    • Provides evidence of a minimum of 16 hours of professional development each year.

    • Pays the Built Green Canada membership dues of $500.00 annually, prorated to end of year; and
    • Completes a minimum of one (1) BUILT GREEN® Certified home per calendar year, unless exempted by the Board of Directors;
    • Other specific criteria as may be required for specific regional licensing requirements.
    Supporting Membership Criteria

    As a Supporting member you must meet the following terms:

    •  Is a member of a professional association, as approved by Built Green Canada's Executive Committee
    • Adheres to the member's professional association code of ethics;
    • Demonstrates their support of Built Green Canada and the Built Green Program;
    • Meets the conditions of membership, as may be set from time to time; and
    • Pays the required fees of $250.00 annually, prorated to end of year.