Color me impressed: Tips on keeping your markers in tip-top condition.

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November 06, 2023 edition of the AIBD’s Monday Minute weekly newsletter.

Announcements

Color me impressed: Tips on keeping your markers in tip-top condition.
Are you an ardent user of dual-nibbed markers and often find yourself buying a new set for almost every project? 

Steve discovered a simple trick that could save you from constantly buying new markers for each project. 

How does your morning coffee mug play into this? 

Find out how this ties into designing wine racks.

You will be amazed at how this simple change in storing your markers can extend their lifespan and save you some cash.

Watch now
 
Help us congratulate our new CPBDs
  • Maria Jaimes, CPBD #44-838 , from Autin, TX (10/31) 
  • Edgar Rivera, CPBD #44-837, from Austin, TX (10/3)
  • Aishah Coleman, CPBD #33-109, from New Rochelle, NY (9/29)
  • Melissa McKay, CPBD #15-113, from Mishawaka, IN (9/6)
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!
  • Alejandro Jesus Hernandez, Student Member from FL
  • Brandon Twells, Student Member from NY
Compass Club Report 
Join us in welcoming our newest Compass Club Members (Jul-Sep 2023):
  • Ahren Rhoden (WA) recruited their first member in September.
  • David Frank (FL) recruited their first member in August.
  • Steven Beard (TX) recruited their first member in July. 
If you are unfamiliar with the Compass Club, check it out at AIBD.org/CompassClub.

Events

Upcoming chapter meetings, conferences, and more.
  • November 7 – Tuesday @2:00 Webinar – Contractual Risk Management and Best Practices for Design Firms: A review of the top 4 contract provisions designers need to consider for risk management (Virtual), 2:00-3:00 pm ET. Sponsored by Draftrs.
  • November 9 – AIBD, Central Florida (Virtual), 12:00-1:00 pm ET. Sponsored by Vero Building Systems.
  • November 9 – AIBD, Portsmouth Chapter (More details to come).
  • November 10 – Coffee with Bernie (Virtual) Bernie continues his 3-month series, Building a Strong Foundation, with Marketing & Branding. Be ready to answer the questions: what is your brand identity and marketing strategy? And what social media or other digital channels do you use?
  • November 14 – AIBD, Down-East (In Person) 6:30-8:30 am ET, 5th Street Hardware, 120 W. 5th Street, Greenville, NC, for dinner and a round table discussion “Architectural Construction Documents – What Needs to be Included.”  RSVP to len@vshomedesign.com.
  • November 17 AIBD, Tri-State OKI (Virtual) 10:00 am ET, Balancing aesthetics and functionality in home design. Explore strategies for achieving a balance between aesthetics and functionality in residential design, ensuring that homes are both visually appealing and practical for their occupants. 
  • November 17 – AIBD, Denver Metro (In-Person) 11:30 am MT, Updated Kitchen Appliances and Smart Appliances. Roth Living, 742 S. Broadway, Denver, CO.
  • November 28 – High-Performance Homes Team, (Virtual) Live Streamed Podcast, 4:00-5:00 pm ET.
  • December 5 – Tuesday @2:00 Webinar – AI, Web3 & Architecture (Virtual), 2:00-3:00 pm ET. Sponsored by Hauska
  • December 15 – AIBD, Denver Metro (Virtual) 11:30 am MT, Air Sealing by Brittany Tupper of Sashco.
  • March 7 & 8, 2024 – Design & Build North Myrtle Beach (Technology in Design) – Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort, 98 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
 
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Training and Education

American Training Solutions
  • December 5, 2023 – Indianapolis, IN, 7:45 am to 1:15 pm EDT (A live classroom event). Tickets are FREE (but a credit card may be needed to reserve your seat).
  • Look ahead for other live and virtual events.
AEC Daily
  • November 14, 2023 – AEC Building Insight Event, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT (A live virtual event). Tickets are FREE.
  • Look ahead for other live and virtual events.
CEAcademy
  • December 5, 2023 – Austin, TX, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (A live classroom event). Tickets are $100.
  • Look ahead for other live and virtual events.
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 
  • 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.
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Miscellaneous

2024 HOME DESIGN/BUILDING FORECAST – RENOVATIONS, SUSTAINABILITY, AI-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGY, PICKLEBALL TOP INFLUENCERS
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The Plan Collection, the pioneer of online home design plans, announces its annual home design and building predictions and trend report. 

Home renovations, sustainability, and AI-driven home technology advances are leading trends in 2024. 

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