NEBB has also created technical manuals, training materials, and seminars to enhance and support each discipline. Certification Program NEBB certifies firms that meet certain criteria, ensuring strict conformance to its high standards and procedures. NEBB also establishes professional qualifications for the supervision and performance of work in its various disciplines. The NEBB program is administered through local chapters and the National office. On the local level, chapters participate in the certification process by reviewing candidate firm qualifications and conducting courses of instruction for the training of supervisors.
Chapters also proctor candidate supervisor written and practical qualification examinations.
Central administration is provided by the National office, which also issues NEBB certification. Each NEBB-certified firm receives an exclusive NEBB Certification Number and a seal which is used to authenticate reporting forms. Through the recertification procedures, the firms must verify that its NEBB-qualified supervisor is still on staff and that it continues to own a complete set of instruments which are in current calibration. Among other requirements, supervisors must keep abreast of developments in their discipline by attending and successfully completing periodic continuing education seminars annually. The program provides contractors highly competent in their field and promotes proper execution of projects by insuring compliance with NEBB standards and procedures.