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Local Builder Chad Collins completes two terms as a Board member to the North Carolina Licensing Board. Leaving the Board in a better and stronger position when he joined, local builder Chad Collins stated; “If you are ever presented the honor of serving on the Licensing Board that governs your profession, do it. What an incredible fulfilling responsibility.” Chad served two consecutive terms representing the 30,000 +/- general contractors in the state. Serving and leading various committees, Chad’s served as Treasurer and Vice-Chairman of the Board. “I am proud of my time serving the Board” Chad replied.

The Honorable Roy Cooper, Governor of the State of North Carolina appointed Hillsborough NC Custom Home Builder, Chad D. Collins to the North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board.

Governor Cooper states “Placing special trust and confidence in {Collins Design-Build President, Chad Collins} integrity and knowledge, and by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, I hereby appoint Chad D. Collins Member of the North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board and hereby confer upon {Chad Collins} all the rights, privileges and powers useful and necessary to discharge {Chad Collins} duties faithfully and in a manner proper with this appointment”.

With kind regards, Governor Cooper states “I am grateful for your willingness to serve the people of North Carolina. Your leadership and commitment to this Commission are key to our efforts to strengthen our communities and improve the quality of life for our people”.

Chad was highly recommended on behalf of the almost 14,000-member firms which comprise the North Carolina Home Builders Association as a nomination to the seat on the Council pursuant to G.S. 143-151.46(a)(3) and required to be filled by a “licensed general contractor appointed by the Governor”.

NCHBA Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Mike Carpenter writes, “Chad, who holds an unlimited general contractor’s license, is the owner of Collins Design-Build, Inc., in Durham which is one of the Triangle’s premier custom-building firms which he has operated since 1997. Prior establishing his own firm, he gained extensive experience with several highly respected regional and national building companies. Chad served as the 2016 President of the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties. He has also served the North Carolina Home Builders Association in various positions including Regional Vice President for five years. He holds numerous professional certifications including NCBI Accredited Master Builder, Master Certified Green Professional, and Aging-In-Place Specialist. In 2014, he was named the “Certified Green Home Builder of the Year” by the National Association of Home Builders.”

“In addition to being a licensed general contractor, Chad is also licensed as a home inspector which makes him uniquely qualified for this position. Chad has also written and taught several courses both for NAHB and the NCHBA. His varied experience, as well as his keen interest in the home inspection profession, prepares him well for service on this important licensing board”, Carpenter continued.

In the Collins Design Realty Conference Room located in the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce, and with The Town Of Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens as official witness, Chad Collins officially signed the Oath Of Office to maintain and defend the Constitution of North Carolina.

When asked for a statement, Chad briefly offered: “As only the third appointee to fill the General Contractor seat in the history of the NCHILB, obviously this is a great honor. I look forward to the challenge ahead to help keep the Standards of Practice relevant, of value and reasonable to both the Licensee and clients”.

Chad & Emilee Collins

Chad Collins is an Unlimited Licensed General Contractor, Licensed Home Inspector, and award-winning custom home builder based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. As the founder of Collins Design-Build, Chad has earned a reputation for creating luxury, timeless custom homes throughout Orange County, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and the surrounding Triangle region. His projects are known for exceptional craftsmanship, high-performance construction, universal design, and premium client experience.

Recognized as one of the Triangle Business Journal’s top custom home builders, Chad blends extensive construction expertise with thoughtful design to build homes that are beautiful, durable, healthy, and highly energy efficient. His credentials include Accredited Master Builder, Master Certified Green Professional, and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist—distinctions held by only a select group of builders statewide.

Chad’s 30 plus year career began in building materials, retail, and field operations, quickly earning him leadership roles with local, regional, and national home builders. His ability to streamline operations, lead high-performing teams, and deliver luxury homes with exceptional quality helped him close more than $6 million in custom home projects in a single year and win the 2001 Builder of the Year award.

As the founder of Collins Design-Build, Chad has earned numerous industry honors, including National Certified Green Professional Builder of the Year, Home Builder of the Year for Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties, MAME Building Company of the Year, multiple STARS Awards, Parade of Homes Gold Awards, and multiple Best Green Built Home recognitions. His firm also builds certified green homes and ENERGY STAR homes as a standard—not an upgrade.

Chad is widely respected as a leader in North Carolina’s building community. He has served as President of the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties, Regional Vice President for the North Carolina Home Builders Association, and President of the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce. In 2018, he was appointed by the Governor to the North Carolina Home Inspectors Licensing Board.

In addition to building award-winning custom homes, Chad is a residential construction expert witness, assisting attorneys, homeowners, and insurers in cases involving construction defects, building standards, and accessibility issues. His professional background and extensive field experience make him a trusted authority in courtroom, arbitration, and litigation support.

Chad is also an approved Continuing Education Instructor for the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors and a recognized speaker for the National Association of Home Builders. He has written and taught courses on green building, construction management, and aging-in-place for contractors and university programs, including Duke University’s OLLI Continuing Education Program.

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