What the three little pigs taught us, but we still haven’t learned. [Monday Minute]

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February 21, 2021 edition of the AIBD’s Monday Minute weekly newsletter.
 
Announcements
What the three little pigs taught us, but we still haven’t learned.
Remember the story of the three little pigs?

You remember the story, but there’s something big you’re forgetting.

Something you were supposed to learn from the story, but unfortunately forgot.
Remind me before I suffer the consequences!
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Meet our newest CPBDs!
Help us congratulate our latest achievers.
  • Jessica Pinney, CPBD #05-652, Carmel, CA (1/31)
  • Jorge Menendez, CPBD #44-809, Coppell, TX (1/21)
  • Joshua Derrick, CPBD #41-114, North Augusta, SC (1/18)
  • Jeremiah Dillow, CPBD #10-261, from Brandon, FL (1/11)
Follow our progress (July to June).
  • 20 (So Far!) We are on pace to have 30 in June.
  • 47 in 2020/2021 (the record)
  • 46 in 2019/2020
  • 44 in 2018/2019
It’s a testament to your expertise—like a badge of honor. It demonstrates to clients and employers that you are experienced and committed to following best practices and standards. 
Want help scheduling your exam?
Watch this short video by ProctorU or Email us, certification@AIBD.org.

Already a CPBD? Know your status.
CLICK HERE, search by name, CPBD#, state, or zip code, and make sure you’re current. 
  • Bryan Christopherson, Associate Member from NJ
  • Angelica M. Garza, Professional Member from TX
  • Max Gus, Professional Member from TX
  • Mak Kersanac, Professional Member from MS
  • Brian Perkins, Professional Member from TN
  • Caroline Veerman, Professional Member from CA
  • Robert Winter, Professional Member from AL
  • Aghil Zamani, Professional Member from IR
Compass Club Report
(July 1, 2021, through today)

Total Score = 55 points, we’re on pace to reach 87 by June 30th.
Last Year’s Score = 93 points
The Record = 154 pts (2018/2019)

Welcome to our new Compass Club members

  • Mollie Ackner (NC) recruited a Professional member in February.
  • Paul Brown (MO) recruited 16 Student members in December.
  • Brian Smith (TX) recruited a Professional member in December.
  • Dinesh Shah (TX) recruited a Professional member in November.
  • Jason Orlowski (TX) recruited a Professional member in September.
  • Roya Azimzadeh (MO) recruited a Student member in August.
  • Geoffrey S Jones (OK) recruited a Professional member in August.
  • Steve Smith (TX) recruited a Professional member in August.
  • Casey Thompson (NC) recruited a Professional member in July.
  • Ron Globke (OH) recruited a Professional member in July.
This Week’s Movers and Shakers.
  • Ben Tabolt, AIBD Internal VP,  recruited two new Associate Members this week. Way to go Ben! You’re only almost 2/3’s of your way to the Diamond Level.
Does Reality “Design” TV Constipate You? A touch Crampy?
Us too!  

Announcing the birth of ANTI-REALITY-TV! 

Finally, a program produced by Designers to reveal the REALITY of Design & construction. 

It’s time to pull back the curtain to let the Homeowner see Oz.  

Watch our Intro and give us your thoughts. 
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Events
Upcoming chapter meetings (and more).
  • February 24 & 25 (Hybrid) – Design & Build Winter Conference – AIBD.org/winter-conference. Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund G & L Conference Center, 4225 Interwood N Pkwy, Houston, TX 77032. 
  • March 1 – Tuesday @2:00 Webinar – Looking for your tribe?  AIBD.org/tuesday-2. Wondering how other home designers charge, what their processes look like, how to find work? Have questions about structure, bearing, etc? Need general industry advice? Nervous about going solo? Designer Stephani Thatcher teaches us how to become a part of a  growing community filled with tips, tricks, and support.
Be informed about all AIBD events and those hosted by our industry partners at AIBD.org/events.
Unleash the Power of BIM in Your Project Designs
LotSpec brings automation to the process of creating lot specific documents used for permitting and construction and includes a powerful set of tools for building master plan documentation used for bidding and approval processes.
Training and Education

Meet Jennifer Beaman Pippin, FAIBD. She is a nationally acclaimed Residential Design Specialist and a recognized expert in sustainable and green building practices, with a focus on creating new homes and renovation projects specifically on view properties, such as waterfront and mountainsides.
 
Jennifer is available on Wednesdays for 30-minute coaching sessions. Schedule a coaching session with Jennifer, or one of our other AIBD Fellows who have set aside time to answer your questions.
 
An AIBD Consulting Colleagues appointment is a peer coaching opportunity. It is a confidential process through which a member of the institute’s College of Fellows works with you to answer questions about current practices. To help you expand, refine, and build new skills and to discuss new ideas. Or get help solving a problem, with a project or within your company.
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Miscellaneous

Featuring the 2021 ARDA winners, and the 2021 BDA winners.
 
Plus letters and articles from AIBD leadership.

Read the latest issue of AIBD magazine…
 
Have a triumphant week!
 
 

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