R-2000 Builder Training

R-2000 builders are leaders in the industry. They are professionals who are committed to the “art of home building” — companies with a strong focus on high quality design and construction. Builders choose to be part of the R-2000 Program because they want access to the best home building technology available so they can offer their customers a better home.

All types of home builders can become R-2000 builders:

• Custom, or semi-custom builders. Many R-2000 builders are smaller companies; many build R-2000 exclusively. Typically, they will work either from existing plans or they will design your home with you from scratch. In either case, you will have a high degree of input into all aspects of your home.
• Tract, or production, builders. Many of Canada’s large builders are licensed R-2000 builders. R-2000 is offered as an option with the company’s model plans. Ask the builder’s salesperson for details.
• Manufactured housing builders. Some modular home manufacturers are licensed to build R-2000 homes. The R-2000 quality assurance process begins in the factory and is completed once the homes are moved onsite.

R-2000 builders are highly skilled professionals who are specially trained and licensed under the R-2000 Program.

• As the first step in the licensing process, builders must complete a special R-2000 training course.
• After passing the course, the builder must construct an R-2000 home. Only when this home has passed all the tests required for R-2000 Certification, will the builder receive the license.
• Once licensed, builders must attend periodic seminars to stay informed of new technical developments.All licensed R-2000 builders must be members of a New Home Warranty program or its equivalent in their province.
• The technicians who install ventilation systems in R-2000 homes must also be specially trained and licensed.
• Likewise, R-2000 plans evaluators, on-site inspectors and airtightness testers must take special training and be licensed.

Only licensed builders have access to the R-2000 quality assurance process, and you will only get an R-2000 Certificate for your home, if you buy from a licensed builder.

Contact your regional R-2000 Office for more information on R-2000 in your area, or use the "Find A Member" module to the right. Select "R2000 Builder" under Category with your province or local HBA to find R-2000 Builders in your area.