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Custom home building sees year-over-year growth [Monday Minute]

Published 7 days ago • 3 min read

August 25, 2025, Edition

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Industry News

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Custom home building sees year-over-year growth

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NAHB’s analysis of Census Data from the Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design survey indicates year-over-year growth for custom home builders amid broader single-family home building weakness.

Source: LBM Journal

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Pro Tips: Outdoor Kitchen Planning

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Follow these tips—from cabinets to gas lines to conduit—for a trouble-free project and happy clients.

Source: JLC

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Solution for a Quiet Party Wall

Rob Corbo details the use of mass-loaded vinyl (MLV) as the primary soundproofing material, along with other components like mineral wool insulation, metal studs, and drywall. The project aimed to achieve a high Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating to eliminate noise from the neighboring property.

Source: JLC

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Announcements

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Welcome New Members

And those returning

David Nutter, Master Electrician (FL) Associate

Nathan Dodson, CPBD (AL) Professional

Samuel Clausen, ADDA (FL) Professional

William Vuncannon (NC) Professional

Gwendolyn Matthews, IAA (TX) Educator

Dominique Nelson (FL) Professional

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Thanks for Referring AIBD

This week's movers and shakers:

Congratulations, Tic Childers (FL), for leveling up to Bronze Member by recruiting a new Professional member! 🎉🥳

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Congrats! New CPBDs

Nick O. Villa, CPBD #44-858, Spring Branch, TX (08/18)

Oscar E. Verdin, CPBD #44-859, Lewisville, TX (08/19)

Certification demonstrates a professional's mastery of industry-specific experience and knowledge.

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Events & Training

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AIBD Chapters, Boards, and Councils

Click the links to view the topics and add to your calendar.

August 27 - Western NC Chapter (Virtual) 10:30 am ET

September 3 - Board of Directors (Virtual) 4:00 pm ET

September 16 - National Council of Building Designer Certification (Virtual) 11:00 am ET.

September 17 - Eastern Shore Chapter (Virtual) 3:30 pm ET

Change of Date!

September 30 (new date)

​Residential Design Connect Colorado

Registration is OPEN!

(In Person) 9:00 am to 4:00 pm MT - Douglas County Library, 100 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

AIBD Webinars

August 26 - CE Watch Party - 2:00 p.m. ET - (1.0 P4 CE)

NEW August 28 - Is It Time To Go Out On My Own? - 3:00 pm ET - (1.0 P1/P2 CE)

September 2 - Chief Architect Structural Plans - Foundation & Framing Plans (1.0 P3 CE)

September 12 - Coffee with Bernie - (Virtual) - 10:00 am ET - Are stepped ceilings still a thing?

September 16 - High-Performance Homes Team - 2:00 p.m. ET - Mini-Split Systems (1.0 P4 CE)

October 7 - Chief Architect Series Q & A (1.0 P3 CE)

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Training Events

Hosted By AIBD CE Providers

AEC Daily - ​Look for in-person and virtual events.

Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) 2025, Omaha, Nebraska, September 29 - October 3. Register​

CEAcademy - ​Look for in-person and virtual events.

CEDIA Expo 2025 - Denver, CO - September 3-6, 2025. Information​

Chief Academy 2025 - Coeur d'Alene - August 26-29 Sign Up!​

Residential Design Connect Colorado - September 30 Sign Up or Sponsor​

Green Home Institute - ​Look for in-person and virtual events.

SoftPlan - Virtual training dates​

Traditional Building Conference - Tappan Hill Mansion, NY - October 7 & 8, 2025 - Info​rmation​

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Recent Committee Activities

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Committee Volunteers Needed

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Certification Outreach Committee:

The committee, led by Councilman Angel Silva from Houston, TX, is seeking individuals with expertise in marketing to help develop resources that support CPBDs in promoting their designation effectively.

​Recertification Committee:

Under the guidance of Councilman Bruce Yancey from Norman, OK, the number of suspended CPBDs has dipped below 100 for the first time since February, but the council wants to cut that in half over the next 90 days. Join the team on a 90-day mission to cut that number in half by 2026.

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