The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) is a professional association that promotes the highest standards of excellence in residential building design.
AIBD offers a variety of resources to its members, including continuing education, networking opportunities, and marketing assistance.
AIBD is a valuable resource for anyone interested in a career in residential building design. If you want to improve your skills, network with other professionals, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, AIBD is the perfect organization for you.
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Top 10 drafting mistakes, a lesson learned, and more [Monday Minute]
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October 21, 2024, Edition
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Does your design contract include this sentence?
Steve Mickley, FAIBD, dodged a bullet thanks to a sentence in an AIBD template. A clear payment policy secures timely payments and improves client relationships. Discover a phrase your contract might be missing, the power of well-structured agreements, and where to find free designer contract templates (00:01:42)
AIBD Internal VP Brandon Clokey will present a workshop on The Challenges of Inclusive Residential Design tomorrow at the Chicago Build Expo. Complimentary passes are still available.
Coming in at #10 is failing to back up the work. Ouch! Does that happen? By being aware of common mistakes and taking proactive steps to avoid them, building designers, architects, and drafters can ensure the successful execution of their designs.
One of the nine biggest OSHA fines of Q3 2024 ($451,694) involved a Boston waterproofing contractor allegedly exposing workers to life-threatening excavation hazards on two residential worksites. OSHA said the employer did not attempt to rescue the trapped employee, instead taking away the employee’s phone and striking the trapped employee with objects to prevent the employee from seeking medical attention.
LotSpec provides a powerful option management infrastructure for the Autodesk® Revit® or Autodesk AutoCAD® Architecture platform. Customized for production homebuilders, this robust solution lets you easily manage and update design options, in 2D and 3D workflows, across multiple projects at once. Learn more at go.strongtie.com/lotspec
Green Home Institute - Look for other live in-person and virtual events.
Traditional Building Conference Series, October 23 & 24 - Savanah, GA. Registration Open.
Recent Committee Activities
National Council of Building Designer Certification
At its recent monthly meeting, the Council began amending its policies and procedures to allow for human-assisted AI virtual proctoring of the CPBD exam.
For Design & Build North Myrtle Beach, the committee has decided to have three hours of business presentations on how to come up with pricing, manage workflow, and get the right clients for your company. This will be followed by how to do a client interview (Based on interview questions in the AIBD Member-Exclusive "Designer Docs"), do your due diligence, and sketch out a design based the info collected in the prior sessions.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the A-Team has tried contacting the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Asheville, NC. They have not had any success. However, they reported to the committee that their website is accepting room reservations starting November 1.
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The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) is a professional association that promotes the highest standards of excellence in residential building design.
AIBD offers a variety of resources to its members, including continuing education, networking opportunities, and marketing assistance.
AIBD is a valuable resource for anyone interested in a career in residential building design. If you want to improve your skills, network with other professionals, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, AIBD is the perfect organization for you.
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