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.
Last Chance to cast your vote in the ARDA Global Choice category
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Hello Reader, Originally, Global Choice voting was to end Sunday, July 14th. We've were able to push it back two days to Tuesday the 16th (Today) to make up for the technical difficulties we had last week.
If you're one of the entrants, be sure to forward this email to all of your colleagues, friends, and family so they can vote for you. -The A-Team P.S. The winners will be announced at our yearly ARDA Gala at the Summer Design & Build Conference. This year is being held in San Antonio, but you can also attend virtually. Register here: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/aibd-design-build-san-antonio/registration |
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.
As part of our participation in NAHB’s Leading Suppliers Council, AIBD attended a 2026 International Builders’ Show briefing by Dr. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist for the National Association of Home Builders. In that session, Dr. Dietz presented NAHB’s latest economic and housing market data, along with their forecast for the next several years. The short version is this: We are in a slower, more expensive, more complicated housing cycle, but one that still clearly needs what residential...
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