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American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)

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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What topic would Bernie like us to discuss next?

Hello Reader, On Monday, Steve Mickley shared how one sentence in his agreement helped him collect an unpaid invoice in hours. If you missed it, check it out (00:01:46): That's only one example of how a well-structured contract can save time and money. Here's another, more unusual, scenario. What if your client asks you to design a whole-house remodel, expecting the new insulation, appliances, windows, and HVAC system to lower their electric bill, but the opposite happens? How is that...

1 day ago • 2 min read
The ceiling of The Campbell in Grand Central Station.

Although Jupiter is paradise (#ILiveWhereYouVacation), it's pretty homogenous outside of the AIBD Office. We don't have much of an art culture. All of the music is either Country or something like Rock-Reggae (not like The Police but like Sublime). All of the buildings, houses or otherwise, pretty much all look the same. All of the art looks like this: Beach with American Flag at sunset. Beach with American Flag, this time not at sunset. Don't get me wrong: I love both the beach and American...

2 days ago • 2 min read

October 21, 2024, Edition Ignite your mind and improve the way you are #CreatingWherePeopleLive Email servers may truncate this newsletter for being too long. Read the complete Monday Minute at AIBD.org/mondayminute If you received this as a forward, become one of our many delighted subscribers. Get insider access by signing up! The Monday Minute Weekly Newsletter Does your design contract include this sentence? Steve Mickley, FAIBD, dodged a bullet thanks to a sentence in an AIBD template. A...

5 days ago • 3 min read

As the sun sets on October 16th, I ponder the significance of Boss's Day and what it means for all of us, whether we're in leadership positions or not. Boss's Day originated in 1958 when Patricia Bays Haroski, a secretary at State Farm Insurance Company in Deerfield, Illinois, registered it with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She chose October 16th because it was her father's birthday, who also happened to be her boss. Haroski's intent was to improve relationships between managers and...

9 days ago • 1 min read
The ups and downs of specifying crown moldings.

October 14, 2024, Edition Ignite your mind and improve the way you are #CreatingWherePeopleLive Email servers may truncate this newsletter for being too long. Read the complete Monday Minute at AIBD.org/mondayminute If you received this as a forward, become one of our many delighted subscribers. Get insider access by signing up! The Monday Minute Weekly Newsletter A message from our Immediate Past President To our East Coast colleagues, members, and friends, we are thinking of everyone...

12 days ago • 3 min read

First, a message to our East Coast colleagues, members, and friends. We are thinking of everyone affected by the recent hurricanes. It’s tough to find the right words during such a difficult time. Remember, you are not alone in this journey. The support from the community and AIBD can help you through the challenges ahead. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and hope you find comfort and healing soon. Bernie Kern, FAIBD. Coffee With Bernie, hosted by Bernie Kern, FAIBD At today's...

15 days ago • 1 min read
How design professionals are supporting local communities

October 7, 2024, Edition Ignite your mind and improve the way you are #CreatingWherePeopleLive Email servers may truncate this newsletter for being too long. Read the complete Monday Minute at AIBD.org/mondayminute If you received this as a forward, become one of our many delighted subscribers. Get insider access by signing up! The Monday Minute Weekly Newsletter On behalf of the AIBD Board of Directors Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Helene. In times of such profound loss...

18 days ago • 3 min read
A group of people sitting on top of a wooden structure

The Props assist the HouseUntil the House is builtAnd then the Props withdrawAnd adequate, erect, The House supports itselfAnd cease to recollectThe Augur and the Carpenter –Just such a retrospect Hath the perfected Life –A Past of Plank and NailAnd slowness – then the scaffolds dropAffirming it a Soul – That poem is The Props Assist the House by Emily Dickinson. At the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD), we believe that every successful career is built on a strong foundation. Just...

24 days ago • 1 min read
The smart choice for option management

Manage design options easier than ever As a production homebuilder, managing structural options can take a great deal of effort, time and money. Mistakes are almost unavoidable when making changes one at a time which makes construction errors costly. LotSpec option management software from Simpson Strong-Tie® lets you take control. This powerful solution is an add-in for Autodesk® Revit® and AutoCAD® Architecture and makes managing design options easier than ever. With LotSpec, you can:...

25 days ago • 1 min read
Do these two things to make more money designing houses.

September 30, 2024, Edition Ignite your mind and improve the way you are #CreatingWherePeopleLive Email servers may truncate this newsletter for being too long. Read the complete Monday Minute at AIBD.org/mondayminute If you received this as a forward, become one of our many delighted subscribers. Get insider access by signing up! The Monday Minute Weekly Newsletter Do these two things to make more money designing houses. Feeling stuck in your business? Discover two crucial steps to regain...

25 days ago • 3 min read