Elevate Your Design Skills: Join Our Chief Architect Webinar—Today at 2PM EDT!


Are you ready to take your residential design expertise to the next level?

Join us today at 2:00pm EDT for our latest AIBD webinar:
Chief Architect Structural Plans – Foundation & Framing Plans (1.0 P3 CE)

In this next step of our popular series, we’ll move beyond floor plans, roof plans, and basic foundations to focus on completing the exterior elevations. Our comprehensive template gives you all the cameras you need—now it’s time to refine line weights, perfect your layer set, and select your exterior materials for maximum impact.

Why attend?
This session is led by Joey Martin, Senior Project Coordinator at Nicholas Design Build. With nearly 30 years in design and construction—including 20 devoted to Chief Architect—and a remarkable 10 ARDA awards, Joey brings invaluable experience and insights you can’t afford to miss.

Date: September 2, 2025
Time: 2:00pm EDT
Duration: 1 hour
CE Credit: 1.0 P3 CE

How to Join:

For non-members, this webinar costs $25.

Because you’re an AIBD Member, you get access for free.

Simply log in to your AIBD member account on the upcoming webinars page. Once logged in, your free access code will appear automatically at the top—no extra steps needed.

It looks like this:

Easy. Seamless. Ready when you are.

Register at AIBD.org/webinars.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business and earn continuing education credit!

See you there,
-Joey Martin and the AIBD Education Committee

P.S. We've also updated AIBD.org/webinars with the latest info on upcoming webinars. Included in this email are just a few to get you excited. Here's what else is happening this month:

Friday, September 12, 2025 – 10:00 am ET
Coffee with Bernie—Using QR Codes on Construction Drawings
(1.0 P3 CE)
Cost: $25 (Free for AIBD Members)
Coffee with Bernie - A monthly show for AEC professionals and their teams - is a fun, informal roundtable or virtual gallery of colleagues (literally) open for discussion on any industry-related topic. We are not limited to talking about one thing. If you have something to share, please join us. Bring your most unique coffee cup or drinking glass.

The rest of this month can be seen at AIBD.org/webinars.

Important Reminders

American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)

The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) is a professional association that promotes the highest standards of excellence in residential building design. AIBD offers a variety of resources to its members, including continuing education, networking opportunities, and marketing assistance. AIBD is a valuable resource for anyone interested in a career in residential building design. If you want to improve your skills, network with other professionals, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, AIBD is the perfect organization for you.

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