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About Your Instructor

Tom DiBenedetto CGR, CGB, brings over four decades of deep industry experience to his work in business, construction, and code enforcement. A graduate of the State University of New York at Delhi and the University of North Carolina School of Government Municipal and County Administration Program, Tom is a retired, nationally recognized builder, developer, and general contractor from the New York Tri-State area.

His leadership in the industry includes serving as President of the New York State Builders 

Association, an Executive Board member for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and a distinguished NAHB Life Director. Since 2019, he has served as an ex-officio board member for the Home Builders Association of Durham, Chatham, and Orange Counties in North Carolina.

A widely respected subject matter expert, Tom has been featured in major industry publications, including Remodeling Magazine, Builder Magazine, and Qualified Remodeler. His career accolades include being named a State Builder of the Year, a County Builder of the Year and recipient of the NAHB Certified Graduate Builder of the Year award. He is the author of the workbook series From the Truck to the Office and has created successful seminars such as “How to Build & Remodel Successfully” and “Understanding the Secret to a Successful Public / Private Sector Relationship”. 

Today, Tom lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with his wife, Dawn and their five kids. When he is not a guest speaker, job coaching or mentoring the next generation of the construction industry, he works with local governments, contractors and builders to help foster a supportive environment for sustainable future development between the public and private sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The curriculum is presented through a structured sequence of high-definition video lectures, interactive worksheets, and downloadable reference materials that collectively facilitate an engaging self-paced learning experience.

  • Participants should possess a foundational understanding of organizational strategy and basic proficiency with spreadsheet software, which will enable efficient assimilation of the analytical models demonstrated throughout the program.

  • Upon successfully completing all modules and passing the final assessment, participants will receive a digitally verifiable certificate that attests to their mastery of the course competencies.

  • Enrollment provides twelve months of unlimited access, allowing learners to review lectures, revisit case studies, and implement the prescribed solutions at a pace compatible with professional obligations.