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MEMBER BENEFITS
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 info@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 info@aibd.org.
Or contact:
Jean-Marie Nilges
J.W. Terrill
(314) 594-2642
jnilges@jwterrill.com
Nancy Baker
CPM Alliance
(713) 574-1437
nbaker@cpmalliance.com
Product Discount Programs
Whirlpool Corporation
AIBD members will find a selection of Whirlpool, Whirlpool Gold,
and KitchenAid products available in the Whirlpool VIP Link Program website: www.partners.whirlpool.com.
Call 1-800-366-AIBD(2423) or email info@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.
FedEx®
AIBD members can now save up to 26% on select FedEx® shipping services. AIBD is proud to support our members and has teamed up with FedEx to help boost your bottom line. If you are looking for reliable and cost-effective shipping, you can count on FedEx to deliver.
AIBD members can now take advantage of the following discounts on select FedEx services:
· Up to 26% on select FedEx Express® U.S. services
· Up to 20% on select FedEx Express international services
· Up to 12% on select FedEx Ground® services
· Up to 10% on select FedEx Home Delivery® services
Once you have enrolled in the FedEx Advantage® Program, your discounts will automatically be applied to your FedEx account number. Best of all, there are no costs and no minimum shipping requirements to take advantage of this great member benefit.
For more information or enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program, please go to http://www.1800members.com/AIBD or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1.800.636.2377, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, M-F).
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
AIBD Member Forum and Bulletin Boards
Join our complimentary internet 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 register for access e-mail info@aibd.org
or phone 1-800-366-AIBD(2423).
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. Click
here for the AIBD Publications &
Promotional Items Order Form. Call 1-800-366-AIBD(2423) or
email info@aibd.org.
AIBD Logo Products
Purchase licensed AIBD merchandise for your self, home, office, and more, and support the advancement of residential design professionals internationally. Select products also provide the option of displaying your personal logo along with AIBD’s. Visit the AIBD Store at www.aibd.org/store.
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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