MEMBER CENTER

AIBD members will be able to:

• Download CE forms and receive CE info by visiting the Member Center.
• Sign-In for members only
• Committee Bulletin Boards
• Design Lines Quarterly
• Online registrations and membership renewals
• Meeting agenda and minutes
• Errors & Omissions Insurance
• Continued Education information
• Member benefits
• Legislation updates
• Members Directory
• And more…

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Professional Credibility
Use your AIBD affiliation to enhance your professional credibility. Professional Members certified by the National Council of Building Designer Certification (www.ncbdc.com) proudly display the initials AIBD after their name. Through our marketing efforts, AIBD members are recognized as the leaders in residential and light commercial design.

National Referral Service
Professional Members are referred to those who contact the national office seeking out a building designer in their area. Inquiries originate from all the marketing avenues the AIBD provides for its members; national publications, websites, email newsletters, and print ads in other professional and trade journals.

National Certification Program
Gain credibility through the AIBD endorsed National Council of Building Designer Certification (NCBDC) program and become a Certified Professional Building Designer. For more information call 1-888-726-7659 or visit www.ncbdc.com.

Copyright Information
AIBD has created several publications providing a wealth of information on copyright issues. Available to our members is a wet stamp that can be used on plans to help protect against copyright infringement. To order call 1-800-366-AIBD(2423) or email ralph.rella@aibd.org. Additional services are available with the AIBD corporate copyright attorney:
David Bennett
Coates & Bennett
(919) 854-1844

Professional Liability Program
AIBD makes available to its members this program designed to insure against acts, errors or omissions of a member while rendering or failing to render professional services to their clients. Call 1-800-366-AIBD(2423) or email ralph.rella@aibd.org. Or contact:
Jean-Marie Nilges
J.W. Terrill
(636) 728-7642
jnilges@jwterrill.com

Product Discount Programs

 


Whirlpool Corporation
AIBD members will find a selection of Whirlpool, Whirlpool Gold, and KitchenAid products available in the Whirlpool Everyhome Partners AIBD web site: www.insideadvantage.com/inside/aibdpricing.phtml. Call 1-800-366-AIBD(2423) or email ralph.rella@aibd.org to receive the AIBD Member Access Code.

BellacorPro.com
Create for yourself with the help from BellacorPro, the largest on-line selection of lighting products, a Virtual Lighting Showroom at www.bellacorpro.com under Virtual Lighting Showroom. Have access to hundreds of lighting fixtures and home furnishing products and allow your clients to create a selection anywhere they have web access. For personal purchase discounts arranged exclusively for AIBD members, simple contact ajwildes@bellacor.com or call 877-723-5522 ext 2552. To sign up for a Virtual Lighting Showroom, contact vlssales@bellacor.com or 877-436-6285.

DHL
Members SAVE When They Ship With DHL! Through the AIBD partnership with DHL Express, members can save up to 25% on air express and ground shipping. More importantly, members can rely on DHL's commitment to guaranteed on-time delivery and customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Now is the best time to save up to 25% on all of your express shipping.

DHL Next Day 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm
DHL 2nd Day
DHL Ground
International Express Services
DHL Prepaid ShipReady Service

To find out more about your DHL benefits, set up your account, inquire about special member pricing on DHL ShipReady, or have your questions answered by a dedicated representative. Call us at 1-800-MEMBERS EXT. 303 (1-800-636-2377 Ext. 303, 8 am - 7 pm, ET) or log onto www.1800members.com/aibd.

Jos. A Bank Clothier
Mention the American Institute of Building Design (#2000768735) and receive a 20% in-store discount on all regularly priced items at Jos. A. Bank Clothiers. To locate a store, call 1-800-285-BANK (2265) or visit www.josbank.com.

AIBD E-mail Community
Join our complimentary e-mail forum for members only and participate in discussions on issues facing our organization and our profession. Hear about the problems and successes of others nationwide, and get help with design solutions and information resources from your fellow members. To subscribe is go to our list server's web site at www.onelist.com/subscribe/AIBD and follow the instructions.

Legislative Watch Program
Keep informed and know you are well represented on key legislative issues affecting your livelihood both on a national and state level.

Building Codes Monitoring
Our codes committee is actively following the changes and development of new codes, particularly the International Codes. Then, by attending code hearings regularly, the AIBD lobbies and voices our position on issues and wording that affect our profession.

Forms and Publications
Use the many forms, agreements, construction documents, specifications, etc. available to help members improve their practice, and consumer oriented publications available for you to educate your clients on the benefits of working with an AIBD design professional. Call 1-800-366-AIBD(2423) or email ralph.rella@aibd.org.

Education
The AIBD provides outstanding opportunities for basic and advanced learning at both the society level and the national level. AIBD has a continued education policy for its Professional Members and is seeking to establish the largest residential design CE Provider Program offered in America. For a list of approved AIBD CE Providers call 1-800-366-AIBD(2423).

Knowledge
Knowing what is happening regularly and timely is essential in today's business world. The AIBD provides Design Lines Magazine, a quarterly publication, and Home Design Professional, a monthly online newsletter, in an effort to keep design professionals up to date with industry issues, codes, accomplishments and goals.
To subscribe call 1-800-366-AIBD(2423) or email steve.mickley@aibd.org

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