MEMBERSHIP

The following information will help you in determining which category you should apply for. 

 Professional Membership                                                                           MS Word 97 Application

   Professionals engaged in the field of Building Design.

Certified Professional Building Designer Member:  Those individuals who by education, training, and have no less than five years experience in the field of building design, and have passed the SPBD comprehensive test.  Certified Professional Building Designer members are true responsible professionals.

• Submit completed SPBD application.  Along with application:

• Submit three letters of recommendation from (architects, engineers, clients, etc.)

• Submit three complete sets of construction documents prepared by applicant, with applicable specifications as you typically supply.

• Sit and Pass the SPBD examination.  Test fee: $150.00 (Non-Refundable).

(Date and location of test to be determined by the SPBD Board of Directors.)

• After successfully passing the test, submit annual membership fee of $200.00 and Seal deposit fee of $50.00 (non-refundable)

Intern Member:  Individuals who are prospective Certified Professional Building Designer members but lack technical qualifications or required experience, have not yet passed the SPBD comprehensive test; but are engaged in the profession of building design.

• Submit SPBD application with membership fee of $75.00

 Allied Membership

Consist of businesses, firms, or corporations whose interests are related to the Building Design profession and supports the goals of the SPBD.

Consultant Class A:  Members are licensed Architects, Engineers, or other licensed design professionals who provide a service or assistance to the design profession.

• Submit SPBD application with membership fee of $100.00 and a copy of current organizational credentials.

Consultant Class B:  Members are ICC Certified Building Officials and/or other affiliated classification.

• Submit SPBD application with membership fee of $25.00 and a copy of current organizational credentials.

Affiliate:  Membership consist of professional or industry organizations whose primary function is to supply products, materials, or services to the design and construction industry.

• Submit SPBD application with membership fee of $100.00

 Academic Membership

Student/Faculty Academic:  Members are full-time students participating in courses of instruction in the building design profession; professors or instructors of subjects pertinent to the profession of Building Design.

• Submit SPBD application with membership fee of $25.00