The making of an expert: 3 tips from the experts. [Monday Minute]

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Table Of Contents

Announcements
Events
- Upcoming chapter meetings, conferences, and more.
Training and Education
Miscellaneous
- Housing starts hit the lowest level since June 2020.
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September 25, 2023 edition of the AIBD’s Monday Minute weekly newsletter.

Announcements

The making of an expert: 3 tips from the experts.

In 2007, the Harvard Business Review published an article discussing the importance of deliberate practice in becoming an expert.

In 2011, Malcolm Gladwell referred to the “10,000-hour rule” in Outliers: The Story of Success, asserting that practicing is the key to achieving true expertise in any skill.

Experts say we should brush our teeth for two minutes twice a day.

Does that mean it takes 27 years to become an expert at it?

This week, Steve breaks down three tips for becoming an expert in our field, centering on the one that is the most difficult for building designers.

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Help us congratulate our new CPBDs

Melissa McKay, CPBD #15-113, from Mishawaka, IN (9/6)
Kevin Paver, CPBD #10-266, from Fort Myers, FL (8/30)
Eduardo Jauregui, CPBD #44-836, from Lakeway, TX (8/25)
Adam Christensen, CPBD #10-265, from Orlando, FL (8/7)
Michael Cozart, CPBD #06-124, from Poncha Springs, CO (8/2)

The CPBD Sample Test is free and available 24/7 without an appointment.

How can we help? Reach out to your Certification Director, Rusty.Hudnet@AIBD.org. You can also call 800-366.2423 x2.

Welcome our new members and those rejoining us!

Cristhian Diaz, Professional Member from TX
Emma Pyzer, Associate Member from WA

Compass Club Report

Join us in welcoming our newest Compass Club Members (Jul-Sep 2023):

Ahren Rhoden (WA) recruited their first Associate Member (September).
David Frank (FL) recruited their first Student Member (August).
Steven Beard (TX) recruited their first Professional Member (July).

This week’s movers and shakers.

Jon Rentfrow (CO) recruited a second new Professional member in September and elevated to Bronze status. Go! Jon! One more professional member this year and your next renewal is on us. 🎉🎊🥳

If you are unfamiliar with the Compass Club, check it out at AIBD.org/CompassClub.

Events

Upcoming chapter meetings, conferences, and more.

September 26 – The High-Performance Homes Team (Virtual) 4:00 pm ET, join the HPHT as they launch their monthly internet show delving into key topics that shape the future of residential housing. Together, the team will define what it means for a home to be high-performing, explore the environmental impact of our work, uncover the health and comfort benefits, and discover potential financial savings for our clients.
September 27 – AIBD, Eastern Shore Chapter (Virtual) 3:30 pm ET.
September 29 – AIBD, Central Colorado Chapter (In-Person) 11:30 am MT at BMC, 870 Paonia St. Colorado Springs, CO 80915, Learn how trusses are designed from CDs to engineering, then truss tables. There will also be a tour of the BMC faculty. It’s an AlA-approved class for those who need CE hours. Please RSVP to Keith Zoni at keith@zonidesigngroup.com.
October 5 – AIBD, Tampa Bay Chapter (In Person) 12:00 pm, ~~Maggiano’s Little Italy, 203 Westshore Plaza,~~ Duffy’s Sports Grill, 1580 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609. Round Table Topic: How to work with in-house and outsourced licensed professionals for projects. Cost: lunch on your own. Please RSVP at AIBD.org/rsvp.
October 12 – AIBD, Central Florida Chapter (In person) 12:00 pm ET at GOBA-Greater Orlando Builders Association, 1953 Clayton Heritage Way, Maitland, FL 32751, Sponsored by Vero Building Systems, presenting an introduction to SCIP (Structural Concrete Insulated Panels).
October 13 – Coffee with Bernie (Virtual) Bernie begins a new 3-month series: Building a Strong Foundation. He leads off the quarter with Micro-Business Management, how to set up your business, financial planning and budgeting, and productivity tips.
March 7 & 8, 2024 – Design & Build North Myrtle Beach – Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort, 98 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

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Training and Education

American Training Solutions

October 17, 2023 – Mixed topics, 7:45 am to 5:30 pm EDT (3.0 AIBD P-CEs & 2.0 AIBD E-CEs, 5.0 AIA HSW). Maggiano’s Little Italy – North Park – Dallas, TX (A live classroom event). Tickets start at FREE.
October 19, 2023 – Mixed topics, 7:45 am to 3:25 pm EDT (4.0 AIBD P-CEs & 2.0 AIBD E-CE, 6.0 AIA HSW). Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown Convention Center, Portland, OR (A live classroom event). Tickets start at FREE.
Look ahead for other live and virtual events.

AEC Daily

October 17, 2023 – AEC Building Insight Spotlight Event (Virtual). Registration opens soon.
Look ahead for other live and virtual events.

CEAcademy

September 26, 2023 – Atlanta, GA, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (8.0 AIBD P-CEs, 8.0 AIA HSW, 2.0 GBCI General Hours), Maggiano’s Little Italy, 4400 Ashford-Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30346 (A live classroom event). Tickets are $100.
October 10, 2023 – Durham, NC, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (8.0 AIBD P-CEs, 8.0 AIA HSW, 2.0 GBCI General Hours), Maggiano’s Little Italy, 8030 Renaissance Pkwy #890, Durham, NC 27713 (A live classroom event). Tickets are $100.
October 10, 2023 – Charlotte, NC, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (8.0 AIBD P-CEs, 8.0 AIA HSW, 2.0 GBCI General Hours), Maggiano’s Little Italy, 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211, (A live classroom event). Tickets are $100.
Look ahead for other live and virtual events.

Chicago Build Expo

October 11 & 12, 2023 – The Midwest’s leading construction and design show. McCormack Center, Chicago, IL. A live conference experience. Tickets are FREE.

Design & Build North Myrtle Beach

March 7 & 8, 2024 – Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort, 98 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

North American Deck & Railing Association

October 29, 2023 – NADRA’s Deck Evaluation/Inspection Certification Live Webinar 9-1 pm ET. A full-day live webcast. Tickets start at $209.
December 8 & 15, 2023 – NADRA’s Decks Done Right Education Program Live Webinar, Two-Part series 9-2 pm ET – Part I December 8th and Part II December 15th. A full-day live webcast. Tickets start at $299.
January 3-5, 2024 – NADRA 2024 Summit and 2023 National+ Deck Competition Awards. Find Hotel Reservations HERE Sponsorship and tickets are coming soon!

Structural Insulated Panel Association

January 29-31, 2024 – SelectSIPs Expo and Annual Meeting 2024, Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale, 4415 E Paradise Village Pkwy S, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Full conference tickets starting at $720.

Custom Finishes for Fine Homes

Siding & Trim, Custom Patterns, Ceiling Boards and Shiplap.

Miscellaneous

Housing starts hit the lowest level since June 2020.

Posted by: BuilderOnline.com

Privately owned housing starts fell 11.3% below the revised July estimate to 1,283,000.

Privately owned starts also decreased by 14.8% on a year-over-year basis compared with August 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Have a triumphant week!