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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The Hidden Building Code Violation in Your Shower Design [Monday Minute]
Published 4 days ago • 4 min read
May 5, 2025, Edition
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The Hidden Building Code Violation in Your Shower Design
It sounds like a plan reviewer called Steve out recently, and he didn't have a response other than to say, "Oops!" You probably haven't been making this same mistake. But if you have, you may have been doing it unknowingly for decades. 😮 (00:02:15)
Payroll employment rose by 177,000 in April; the unemployment rate was 4.2%.
This suggests that the labor market is still adding jobs, but at a slower pace than earlier in the year, and that the pool of available workers is stable.
Despite a stable unemployment rate, client confidence in the residential architecture sector may be fragile.
Discuss phased approaches or design options with clients that allow for adjustments if market conditions shift.
Call for Entries: The 2025 American Residential Design Awards is Open!
Entries are due June 9, 2025
"ARDA" is the AIBD’s premier award program exhibiting design excellence in the residential building industry.
It spotlights the nation’s most creative and innovative residential designers, builders, remodelers, architects, developers, land planners, and interior designers.
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The AIBD actively participated in the Group B code development hearings for the 2027 I-Codes held in Orlando, Florida. Represented by Building Codes Committee Chairman Jack Butler, AIBD advocated for important updates, including:
Introducing definitions for "Special Condition" and "Supplemental Construction Document" to address unique project elements outside standard code parameters.
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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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