Entertainment Weekly reports there are 91 new Christmas movies in 2025. Only 24 of them from Hallmark this year. I watched a few already. I imagine there are 3 or 4 different plot templates they all cycle through and fill out like madlibs. Good thing we've added many of our past webinars and AIBD Chapter meetings to AIBD.org/webinars. Now we have something else to watch. These replays are complimentary to all viewers, not just AIBD Members. Plus: The following events are also happening this...
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December 8, 2025, Edition Ignite your mind and improve the way you are #CreatingWherePeopleLive This weekly newsletter is created by and for those designing homes in North America. Its editorial staff is the American Institute of Building Design, Inc., the premier association of residential design professionals. Here's what you get: Field Notes Nuts & Bolts Highlights Workshops & Gatherings What We're Up To Amazing sponsors who help keep this newsletter free for the industry. Let's dive in....
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You're invited to two exciting AIBD educational events this December—each designed to help you stay ahead of evolving design trends and improve how you present your work. There is no cost to attend, and AIBD membership is not required—all interested design and building professionals are welcome. EVENT 1: AIBD Tristate OKI Chapter – December 2025 Meeting Design Trends for 2026Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025Time: 10:00–11:00 a.m. EST Join us to explore the top ideas and innovations that will...
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Get Your Questions Answered by Designers Who've Been There Here’s the truth: we’re tired of one-way webinars. Webinars exploded after 2020, and now most professionals spend hours every week in virtual presentations. The result is webinar fatigue: people are overwhelmed by back‑to‑back online sessions and tired of being talked at instead of involved. That’s why we’re moving beyond traditional webinars. We’re launching something new—the AIBD Member* Roundtable—and your participation will...
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Hello Reader, Congrats on surviving Monday and crushing Tuesday. Now, Wednesday beckons you to take a break and step into a pattern of discovery. Welcome to the Midweek Meander. Did someone forward this to you? Please consider subscribing. "Good morning, and in case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!" The quote above is from the 1998 movie The Truman Show. It is the signature catchphrase of the main character, Truman Burbank, played by Jim Carrey. The film follows...
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Earn the last of your 2025 CEUs (or just improve your career) with these upcoming AIBD Webinars: Tuesday, December 09, 2025 – 02:00 pm ET QuickTie Products-High Wind and Seismic Tie Down System Register: AIBD.org/webinars; Free Traditional threaded rods and metal straps can be complicated to install and may not provide the most efficient, direct resistance to high wind and seismic forces from roof to foundation. That can leave structures more vulnerable to uplift, shear, and overturning...
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December 1, 2025, Edition Ignite your mind and improve the way you are #CreatingWherePeopleLive This weekly newsletter is created by and for those designing homes in North America. Its editorial staff is the American Institute of Building Design, Inc., the premier association of residential design professionals. Here's what you get: Field Notes Nuts & Bolts Highlights Workshops & Gatherings What We're Up To Amazing sponsors who help keep this newsletter free for the industry. Let's dive in....
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Finish 2025 fully staffed and kick off 2026 with momentum Post a Job | My Account | Search Resumes | Products & Offerings At the AIBD Career Center, we understand the time and investment that goes into recruitment. That's why we connect your company with a concentrated pool of highly qualified professionals - both active and passive job seekers - ready for their next opportunity. Put your remaining 2025 recruitment budget to work by posting your career opportunities on the AIBD Career Center....
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Hello Reader, This Thanksgiving, we pause to express our heartfelt gratitude for each and every one of you. Your support, collaboration, and dedication are the heart of our community and make everything we do possible. However you choose to spend this weekend—whether gathered with family and friends or in quiet reflection—know that you are a valued part of a network that cares. Wishing you moments of comfort, peace, and care today. Happy Thanksgiving Best wishes, Your leadership and staff at...
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