Curtis Showvaker, CPBD, LEED Green Associate, owner of Showvaker Residential Design in Greer, SC recently earned his Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD) credentials from the National Council of Building Designer Certification.
Showvaker Residential Design specializes in new construction and remodeling of single-family homes.
Curtis Showvaker earned his CPBD so he can better serve his clients by combining his over 30 years of experience in the building industry and using the latest 3D modeling software to allow his clients to visualize their new dream home. He draws on his 7 years experience as a custom kitchen designer and cabinetmaker to create the beautiful and functional kitchens and baths that are included in his designs. When working with Showvaker, clients walk away with a creative, beautiful home design and complete house plans for permitting and construction. He can also be a liason with his clients and their builder to help the construction of their new or remodeled home project go smoothly.
Why work with a Certified Professional Building Designer?
For decades, the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) has been helping building design professionals further their careers by providing impartial third-party testing and accreditation through its state societies. In 1991, the National Council of Building Designer Certification was established by AIBD to serve as a single global source of credentialing for all building design professionals wishing to do business in the United States.
Certification Makes a Difference
- To clients whose projects are designed and overseen by Certified Professional Building Designers
- To employers who seek to staff their firms with qualified and experienced design technicians
- To the individual professional who attains certification
Consumers Value Certification
For the consumer, hiring a Certified Professional Building Designer provides peace-of-mind. Each of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia establishes their architectural laws and regulations. Nearly every state has a statutory exemption allowing unlicensed design professionals to direct the design and construction of specific buildings of various sizes and heights; without having any prior qualifications, skills or knowledge. By hiring a Certified Professional Building Designer, builders, developers, building managers and homeowners can rest assured they’ve hired a trained specialist in home design.
Building Designers Grow Through Certification
Certification can offer personal and professional rewards to the individual who attains it. Certified Professional Building Designers say certification validates specialty knowledge, enhances professional credibility, increases marketability, and contributes to feelings of personal accomplishment.
The Industry Benefits from Certification
As an internationally recognized professional association, the AIBD distinguishes professionalism and proficiency among building designers by granting the Certified Professional Building Designer, or CPBD, designation. Available to all currently practicing building designers, the CPBD program evaluates educational and technical competencies of dedicated individuals in a wide range of subjects including:
- Architectural History,
- Building Structure,
- Business Management,
- Building Codes,
- Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing,
- Building Systems and Materials,
- Specifications, and
- Design
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