[New Higher-Tier Qualification: Housing Envelope Grand Meister!] Announcement of Housing Envelope Meister Certification Exam

Announcement of the Housing Envelope Meister Certification Exam and the Birth of the Housing Envelope Grand Meister on October 21 (Wed)!

The ultimate certification in durability recognized by the Sumai Kanki Research Institute! Introducing the 'Housing Envelope Grand Meister'!

Due to the increasing severity of natural disasters and the higher airtightness and thermal insulation of homes, the necessity for this certification is growing. The application period is from June 1 to August 31! We look forward to your enthusiastic applications.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to improving knowledge and insights regarding housing durability. We are pleased to inform you about the '6th Housing Envelope Meister Certification System,' designed to help you utilize your acquired knowledge as a professional tool.

As you know, in the building envelope structure of wooden houses, which are composed of various components, various deterioration problems such as water leaks and condensation caused by design and construction issues are frequently observed. The Housing Envelope Meister certification system identifies individuals who possess the extensive knowledge and application skills required to prevent these issues.

In other words, by clearly demonstrating your durability knowledge and technical skills to provide long-lasting homes, this certification can serve as a mark of trust for your business partners and users. Currently, 432 qualified Housing Envelope Meisters are utilizing this certification in various ways, with feedback such as: 'Being able to list the qualification on my business card has provided a sense of security to clients.'

Furthermore, as a step toward fostering expertise in durability design technology, we have established the higher-tier 'Housing Envelope Grand Meister' qualification this year. The 6th certification exam will be held at three venues: Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka, just like last year. We encourage you to invite your colleagues to take the exam.

The exam is scheduled for October 21, 2026 (Wed). For implementation guidelines and other details, please check the attached flyer and apply via the '6th Housing Envelope Meister Certification Exam Application Form' on our website. We sincerely look forward to your participation.

Outline of the 6th Housing Envelope Meister Certification Exam Exam Date: October 21, 2026 (Wed) Application Period: June 1, 2026 (Mon) - August 31, 2026 (Mon) Exam Venues: Three venues (Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka) Note: For details on the eligibility requirements for the new 'Housing Envelope Grand Meister' certification introduced this year and the detailed exam schedule, please visit the summary page below.