Membership Drive TOMORROW! [MondayMINUTE]

September 21, 2020 edition of the AIBD’s MondayMINUTE weekly newsletter.
Announcements
The Out of This World membership drive.
Half-day, half-price, full-year.

This only happens twice a year and in other words, it is the moment at which the center of the visible Sun is directly above the equator.

In even simpler terms, this means that the day is almost literally “divided in half” with the same amount of time of daylight as there is night time.

For that one day, join AIBD And get an “Out of this World!” deal – half-off of your first year of membership.

Current AIBD members can get a comped year by referring members and joining the Compass Club.

Remembering the AIBD members we’ve lost.
Just a few days ago, our country paused to remember the thousands of Americans lost on 9/11/2001.

Today, please join us for a few moments to remember the many AIBD members who passed away during our 2019-2020 fiscal year.

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2020 ARDA Winners
The Annual American Residential Design Awards winners are here!

Click here to view images and information on the 2020 ARDA Winners.

  • Gary J Woods, Professional Member from ME
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  • Jessica Frick, CPBD, from Austin, TX (September 11)
  • Alberto Rodriquez, CPBD, from Austin, TX (September 8)
  • Jacqueline Ford, CPBD, from San Dimas, CA (September 8)
  • Geoffrey Perkins, CPBD, from Ann Arbor, MI (September 3)
  • Mark Berton, CPBD, from Pittsburgh, PA (September 1)
No one earned their Certified Professional Building Designer certification this past week. We continue to celebrate the five designers above during the month of September, as well as the 13 other new CPBD’s in Q3 2020.

Directed by Rusty Hudnet, the AIBD certification program is on pace to award 70+ new certifications in the 2020/2021 fiscal year (June to July).

Not certified? Check out the Candidate Handbook and apply online, AIBD.org/certification.
Welcome new Compass Club members
  • Dan Baumann (Minnesota), 2 points
  • Matt Gray (Texas), 2 points
  • Bill Murray (Texas), 4 points
  • Jorge Uribe (Texas), 2 points
This month’s movers & shakers
  • No one has changed levels this month, but many are just one point away.
Other Compass Club point earners in July
  • Bobby Morales (Florida), earned 1 point and with 9 more he will earn his Silver Compass Club lapel pin.
Events
Save the Date!
November 12 & 13, 2020 – Design & Build Fall Conference, Orlando, FL

AIBD continues to improve its proceedures during these challenging times.

As of today, the D&B Fall Conference is planned to be offered as a “Hybrid Event.” Meaning, you will have the opportunity to attend virtually, or in-person AND virtually.

Among the ongoing planning, according to the Conference Committee:

  • Local regulations are being monitored.
  • Continuous bi-weekly planning talks with our A-Team and the Orlando Science Center (the intended location of the in-person event).
  • Industry partners and our trainers are actively involved.
  • The local AIBD Chapter and local HBA are actively involved.
  • WHO small meeting recommendations are being followed.
  • Full refunds for pre-registration or transfer to full virtual attendance.
Let’s Talk Certification October 13
Tuesday, October 13, at 3:00 pm EDT (Tentative)

We are working on confirming a guest from AIBD’s online proctoring service, ProctorU. The interview will discuss how virtual test delivery has evolved during the pandemic, how AIBD’s quest to become ANSI accredited will affect online test delivery, and what are some of the most common issues that delay test takers and proctors from launching and exam, and how we can resolve them in advance.

If you’re interested in becoming a building designer, want to earn your CPBD designation, or wish to hear some excellent career advice, this is the podcast for you (click to register).

Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 11:45 to 1:30 pm EDT
Make plans to join us for our monthly (virtual) lunch and learn presentation (lunch is on your own).

Although AIBD chapters are regional in nature, anyone and everyone are welcome to attend this event. Come on in, click “Join Event.”

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 11:30 to 1:15 pm EDT
Make plans to join us for our monthly (virtual) lunch and learn presentation (lunch is on your own) by Josh Bailey of Henry.

Josh will be presenting the Evolution of WRBs: selecting the right protection for your project.

Although AIBD chapters are regional in nature, anyone and everyone are welcome to attend this event.

Come on in, click “Join Event.”

Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 12:00 to 1:30 pm EDT

Make plans to join us for our monthly (virtual) lunch and learn presentation (lunch is on your own).

Although AIBD chapters are regional in nature, anyone and everyone are welcome to attend this event. Come on in, click “Join Event.” 

Friday, October 9, 2020, 12:00 to 1:30 pm CDT
Make plans to join us for our monthly (virtual) lunch and learn presentation (lunch is on your own).

Although AIBD chapters are regional in nature, anyone and everyone are welcome to attend this event. Come on in, click “Join Event.”

On-demand Recording

Check out the conversation with David Nutter of Electro Arts Ent., Inc.

Learn about trends in home automation, how EAE Inc. is handling working in people’s homes during this pandemic, and other various industry questions, topics, and predictions.

The next chapter meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2020.

NADRA’s Deck Evaluation/Inspection Certification Program – October 7th, 2020
This program will allow the industry professional the opportunity to employ the ability to safely evaluate a deck using the new Deck Evaluation / Inspection APP. This APP has been developed specifically for industry professionals as a comprehensive tool, to be used to properly assess the safety issues of a deck.

After the Deck Evaluation Class the individual will understand how to analyze the following deck components, issues, and more:

  • Stairs
  • Footings and Posts
  • Joists
  • Joist Connections
  • Girders
  • Ledger Connections
  • Deck Boards
  • Handrail Assemblies and Guards
  • Recognize proper and improper fasteners
  • Assess hardware or material corrosion
  • Review of the safety standards of all (decks, stairs, guards) structures
Each registrant must sign up individually.
Sign up
Training and Education
PROVA Digital Product Knowledge Series – September 2020
Are you an industry professional interested in expanding your knowledge of the ceramic business and the products available to you? Looking to gain a new perspective on tile installation accessories?
Sign up to attend one of our FREE interactive product knowledge sessions to see how PROVA can help you save time and money! This program is sectioned into quick and easy to follow modules that can be completed on your lunch or coffee break!
During each session you’ll:
  • Learn the benefits and installation requirements for all PROVA products
  • Be able to ask our PROVA product specialist all your questions
  • Be entered for a chance to some win PROVA swag!
Register me now!
Introducing the NFPA Learning Path for the Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE) Exam
It’s completely flexible online training—you can choose individual learning modules to fit your unique needs or a full learning path for the most comprehensive exam preparation.

The CFPE Learning Path provides the content you need to know—from the source—with options to fit your schedule.

Register me now!

The AIBD has partnered with Ron Blank & Associates to offer educational content relating to the knowledge areas and skills identified by AIBD’s building design practice analysis, which forms the foundation for AIBD’s Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD) Exam.
The courses have been sorted according to the four domains of the exam:
  1. Business Administration,
  2. Business Practice,
  3. Design Process, and
  4. Building Design.
Miscellaneous
4 weekly tips to improve your life & business
Would you enjoy getting a short email from me (Steve Mickley) every Friday, that provides a little morsel of fun before the weekend?

4x Friday is a very short email I send out with four of the coolest things I’ve found, learned, or experienced that week.

It could include new products, ideas, tips, articles, hacks, and tricks.
Mostly building design and construction-related things, but maybe some weird stuff I dig up along the way, too.

It’s very short. A tiny bite of goodness before you head off for the weekend.

Sign up now

Featuring the 2020 ARDA winners, the 2020 Summer issue of the AIBD magazine is on the shelf, read it now.

“When I was elected in 2018, I had a long list of goals.” Writes our Immediate Past President. Read what Karen Kassik-Michelsohn is proud of accomplishing.

“Building a better residential design profession, one designer at a time.” Writes AIBD President, Bernie Kern. Read about his objectives for 2020/2021.

Read the next issue of AIBD magazine…

You don’t need more content, you need more clarity.
This paper separates the signal from the noise.

All narrowed down to 12 articles,  1 pic, and 1 video, chosen by a human with your interests in mind.

If you’re looking for a trustworthy source to scour the internet and compile what’s worth your time and attention, subscribe to the #HomeDESIGN Professional Daily.

Find AIBD on iHeartRADIO.
Listen to the AIBD podcast, Let’s Talk Certification, on iHeartRADIO, a free broadcast, podcast and streaming radio platform founded in 2008.

Thanks, to the work of AIBD Communications Director, Garrett Mickley, ten episodes are currently available featuring Sam Morgan, Jeremy Farner, Brendan Smythe, Miguel Villalobos Sandoval, Casey Thompson, Kristen Kaiser, Pamela Macior, Dan Turner, Larry Stephenson, Past AIBD President, David Pillsbury, and AIBD Certification Director, Rusty Hudnet.

If you’re interested in becoming a building designer, want to earn your CPBD designation, or just want to hear some great career advice, join in the second Tuesday of each month to meet guests who have successfully completed, or are currently on, their journeys to becoming a CPBD.

Find new job opportunities with AIBD using robust search filters.
Set up a Job Alert to have relevant newly posted jobs sent directly to your inbox and be the first to see and apply to those open opportunities.

An uploaded resume in your job seeker account makes applying quick and easy.

  1. Search for jobs and apply filters to just view jobs relevant to you.
  2. When the jobs populate, enter your email address on the pop-up window.
  3. Once completed, you will receive an email asking you to activate the job alert.
  4. Click the link to receive emails containing only jobs that match your criteria.
Have a triumphant week!

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