AIBD-CA Membership

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Seminars - Class & Continuing Education

MEMBER BENEFITS

The following benefits and services are available to you as an AIBD member. We hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities available to you by becoming a member of our organization, getting involved, and helping chart the course for the future of our profession.

PROFESSIONAL CREDIBILITY

Use your AIBD affiliation to enhance your professional credibility. AIBD's Continuing Education Policy distinguishes you as a designer committed to professional development, and AIBD provides many resources to help you meet your CE requirements. Through our marketing efforts AIBD members are becoming recognized as the leaders in residential and light commercial design.
 

NATIONAL REFERRAL SERVICE

Have your name referred to potential clients that inquire through our web site or our Home Design Journal magazine.
 

PEER NETWORKING

Take advantage of the numerous opportunities to meet and share ideas with your colleagues at national and regional conventions, state society meetings, and other AIBD events.
 

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

AIBD has created several publications providing a wealth of information on copyright issues. Available to our members is a wet stamp that can be used on plans to help protect against copyright infringement.
 

NATIONAL MARKETING

Through our publication Home Design Journal and this web site we are working to increase public awareness of AIBD and the services our members offer for their home design, remodeling, and home improvement needs.
 

ANNUAL CONVENTION

AIBD's annual convention is held in July or August each year. Through seminars and other educational programs targeted to the needs of the design professional, you can gain a competitive edge and learn what it takes to succeed in an increasing complex and sometimes restrictive business environment. In addition to the educational benefits, the convention brings you together with the best minds in the business for maximum networking and industry contact.
 

DESIGN COMPETITION

The annual design competition, held in conjunction with the convention each year, offers you an opportunity to stand out among your peers and demonstrate your professional expertise. The recognition received increases your prominence in the building design profession and gives you an increased opportunity to be featured in national publications.
 

WEB LINKING

Increase traffic to your web site with a link from this site.
 

AIBD E-MAIL COMMUNITY

Join our e-mail forum for members only and participate in discussions on issues facing our organization and our profession. Hear about the problems and successes of others nationwide, and get help with design solutions and information resources from your fellow members.
 

PLAN PUBLICATIONS

Increase your income by having your best house plans published in a variety of publications and plan books distributed by nationally renowned publishers.
 

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Gain credibility through the AIBD endorsed National Council of Building Designer Certification program and become a Certified Professional Building Designer.
 

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY PROGRAM

AIBD makes available to its members this program designed to insure against acts, errors or omissions of a member while rendering or failing to render professional services to their clients.
 

LEGISLATIVE WATCH PROGRAM

Keep informed and know you are well represented on key legislative issues affecting your livelihood both on a national and state level.
 

BUILDING CODE

Our codes committee is actively following the changes and development of new codes and voicing our position on issues and wording that affect our profession.
 

FORMS AND PUBLICATIONS

Use the many forms, agreements, construction documents, specifications, etc. available to help members improve their practice, and consumer oriented publications available for you to educate your clients on the benefits of working with an AIBD design professional.