Attendees of the 2009 Custom Builder Symposium + Design Institute can earn American Institute of Architects (AIA) credit with two pre-show courses and eight conference sessions.

The symposium, held Nov. 6-8 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, features hands-on, collaborative education with a focus on the intersection of building, design and technology.

The two pre-show courses that can earn AIA credit include:

• “Green Building for Building Professionals”
  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Nov. 3-4
  
  This two-day course discusses strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction. Learn how green homes can provide buyers lower maintenance, better indoor air quality and better long-term value. Techniques are also discussed for competitively differentiating home products with increased indoor environmental quality as well as energy and resource efficiency.
  
  Designation credits: CGA, CGB, CGP, GMR 
  
  
• “Business Management for Building Professionals”
  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Nov. 5
  
  Learn the management skills that give industry leaders the edge. This course will provide a solid foundation in best business practices valuable to smaller businesses, including planning, organizing, staffing/directing and controlling. By using case studies and sample forms, instructors will give attendees practical and applicable tools for management success.
  
  Designation credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGP, CGR, Master CSP

The following conference sessions, available on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, are also approved for AIA credit:

• “Solutions and Profitability: Home Technology in the Design and Build Process”
• “Technology Trends for the Design and Build Industry”
• “Strategic Thinking for the New Reality: Creating and Executing a Blueprint for Your Business, Part I and Part II”
• “Inside Out! — Architectural Basics”
• “Interactive Design Charrette for the Custom Builder”
• “Design Application Workshops — Creating and Designing Product Using a Team Approach I”
• “Design Trends — Design Solutions I”
• “The Real World — Residential Case Study”

NAHB is a registered provider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this event will be reported to CES Records for AIA members by the provider. Certificates of completion for non-AIA members are available upon request.

To Register

To register, and for more information, visit www.nahb.org/Custom, or call 800-368-5242 x8338.   [return to top]