"As founder of the global Earth Day Network, former director of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and developer of the world's largest 'living building' (the Bullitt Center), I am very pleased to support the development of a Disaster Recovery Construction Specialist Certification that meets ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 requirements... The existing plans for this certification aim to apply it in the U.S. and Canada, but every country could benefit from such initiatives... If human habitats are to be resilient in the face of catastrophic events, we must cultivate foresight, preparation, and competent disaster response. Construction personnel perform a critical role in the aftermath of disasters. Their knowledge, skills, and labor are the raw materials of community reconstruction... I wholeheartedly support the pursuit of public or private funds to develop this worthwhile certification. Once it achieves ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation I would urge states, provinces, and other jurisdictions to adopt and utilize it." — Denis Hayes
"In my roles as the Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, President of the National Emergency Management Association, and Vice-Chairman of the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Council of the National Institute of Building Sciences, I recognize the importance of a well-constructed built environment on protecting the lives and property of Americans in the aftermath of a disaster. I have seen firsthand the results of strong, well-enforced building codes and modern building techniques... The development of this certification that meets the rigorous ANSI/ISO/IEC standards would provide an excellent screening device for states and jurisdictions to improve construction results and protect the public. Moreover, it could be used to help rebuild local economies that are impacted by disasters by enabling the prioritization of the use of qualified construction personnel who live and work in closer proximity to disaster stricken areas." — Bryan Koon