Not every organization can be a BPI accredited contracting company. Those that recognize the value and want to join the elite can do so by making a company-wide commitment to quality in a few key areas.
- Perform a Self Assessment to determine if BPI Accreditation is right for your organization.
- Review and agree to all BPI Accreditation Policies and Procedures and Quality Assurances Policies and Proceduresfor accreditation and quality assurance.
- Create quality management systems and customer dispute resolution policies to ensure standardization and customer satisfaction.
- Employ BPI certified professionals.
- Plan your approach for staging your Accreditation.
- Submit all required forms.
- Pay the initial Accreditation and Quality Assurance fee of $1,500; then, sign and return the individualized Accreditation Agreement that was sent to you by BPI.
- Renew accreditation every year.
- Apply now
Once you receive accredited contracting company status, you can begin to market your competitive edge. Some training organizations provide mentoring services to coach you in how to deliver home performance solutions for your customers. We encourage you to take advantage of these services. Make use of the marketing tools provided by BPI to advertise that you employ BPI certified professionals and have quality management systems for consistent, high-quality, building-performance services on every project.
You can continue working with the same customers and do the same types of jobs – the difference is in how you and your team approach the project. As a BPI accredited contracting company, you will need to start educating your customers about house-as-a-system contracting, meeting technical standards, completing in/out tests, and offering comprehensive home assessments. The idea is to differentiate your business from your competition because you offer real value and higher-quality work. The result is increased revenue and satisfied customers.
Be sure to evaluate your team’s progress. When you receive the quality assurance feedback, use it to help staff members improve their performance. This will result in fewer callbacks, more referrals and increased profits.
