The CPBD designation is about to become worth much more. [Monday Minute]

When you pass the CPBD exam, that’s only the first step of what becomes many years of incremental professional development.

The exam states to the public that you have a certain amount of experience and a minimum level of knowledge.

Year after year, earning your certification states that we responsibly self-regulate our industry to the public.

Here’s how we’re going to help you communicate that.

From this week’s #HomeDESIGN Pro Daily,
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One of the most famous mathematical sequences, the golden ratio represents a “perfection of nature” for some.

What does this have to do with architecture?
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If this interests you, also check out our course on how to use the Fibonacci Sequence in your designs.
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Follow our progress (July to June).

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. 

(July 1, 2021, through today)

Total Score = 49 points, we’re on pace to reach 98 by June 30th.
Last Year’s Score = 93 points
The Record = 154 pts (2018/2019)

Welcome to our new Compass Club members

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. 

Be informed about all AIBD events and those hosted by our industry partners at AIBD.org/events.

Design Support services – How to optimize your design business with remote support
 

Good help is hard to find. In many cases, design professionals shoulder the burden of the bulk of their design workload in lieu of delegating it to an effective support team. 

Join Benjamin Tabolt, Global Product Portfolio Manager – Services with MiTek and Internal Vice President with AIBD as he shares his story of building a successful design support company. 

Eventually, Ben’s team was acquired by MiTek and he currently is working with over 2,100 staff supporting hundreds of design customers all over the world. 

Come discover the benefits of an effective support team and how they can help free you up to unlock your full potential as a design professional.

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.

With nearly 50,000 professionals and homeowner’s trained since 2000, AIBD CE Provider Green Home Institute provides top-notch, relevant, and just-in-time live, online, and on-demand education. 

The above image is just one of many options this year.

 

Get trained, learn something new, and pick up some continuing education while you’re at it.

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 want to hear some great career advice, check out this podcast to meet guests who have completed or are currently on their journeys to becoming a CPBD.