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Announcements
Events
Training and Education
Miscellaneous
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November 13, 2023 edition of the AIBD’s Monday Minute weekly newsletter.

Announcements

Where architects and designers learn to believe they can walk on water.

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Help us congratulate our new CPBDs

Calvin Ballard, CPBD #06-125, from Aurora, CO (11/8)
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)

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!

Tony Davis, Professional Member from FL
Raul Sal, Professional Member from NY

The following loyal and devoted AIBD members have reached a milestone in the month of October.

Please help us celebrate their achievement by thanking them for their many continuous years of support.
50+ YEARS

B.J. Kramer | TX | 10/26/1973

40+ YEARS

Danny Buckner | TX | 10/24/1974
Larry Belk | OK | 10/7/1976
Terry Fairhurst | TX | 10/27/1978
Douglas Bowman | VA | 10/10/1980
Hugh Sprague | OK | 10/22/1982

30+ YEARS

Alan Kent | TX | 10/1/1984
Hans G. Lee | TX | 10/1/1985
Kevin M. Young | TX | 10/18/1985
Larry James | LA | 10/6/1988
Alvin Stecker | IA | 10/6/1988
Peter E Hetherman | FL | 10/18/1989
Robert Matthews | CO | 10/18/1989

20+ YEARS

Jeffrey Overman | TX | 10/14/1994
Michael T. Keesee | FL | 10/2/1995
Rich N Rokisky | OH | 10/10/1995
Timothy Ross Boatright | TX | 10/9/1996
Randal H Arnold | TX | 10/15/1997
James M. Holland, Jr. | WV | 10/2/2000
John S. Craycroft | CA | 10/9/2001

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 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 1 – AIBD, Tampa Bay (In-Person) 12:00 pm ET. Duffy’s Sports Bar, 1580 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL. Seating is limited. RSVP by email to TKish@mail.usf.edu.
December 5 – Tuesday @2:00 Webinar – AI, Web3 & Architecture (Virtual), 2:00-3:00 pm ET. Sponsored by Hauska.
December 7 – AIBD, Puget Sound (Virtual) Meet your new Chair and Vice Chair and establish goals for future meetings.
December 8 – Coffee with Bernie (Virtual) 8:00 am MT. Bernie concludes his 3-month Building a Strong Foundation series with Networking and Collaboration. Be ready to answer the questions: Why is building relationships with industry professionals essential? And what are the issues encountered during collaboration with other professionals?
December 14 – AIBD, Portsmouth (Virtual) 3:30 pm ET, What’s your best resource?
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 (Architectural Technology In Action) – Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort, 98 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

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

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Custom Finishes for Fine Homes

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

Miscellaneous

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