Membership Renewal

ABID membership connects engineers, architects, inspectors, and building professionals through a national network committed to technical excellence, professional growth, and industry leadership.

Members gain access to continuing education, conferences, peer collaboration, professional resources, and opportunities to contribute to the advancement of building inspection and design standards across the built environment.

MEMBERSHIP Renewal OPTIONS

Find the Membership Path That Fits Your Professional Experience

ABID membership supports professionals across engineering, architecture, inspection, investigation, and design through education, collaboration, technical leadership, and industry engagement. Whether you are entering the profession or bringing decades of experience, the Association offers membership pathways designed to support professional growth, credibility, and long-term involvement within the built environment.

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Student Affiliate

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Student Affiliate membership is available to undergraduate and graduate engineering students who are active student members of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and recognized technical societies.

Applicants holding EIT or FE certification may also qualify. This category is intended for emerging professionals seeking exposure to the building inspection and design profession through education, conferences, and professional engagement.

Student Affiliates may:

  • Attend conferences and educational events
  • Receive Association documents and communications
  • Participate in professional networking opportunities

Student Affiliates are not voting members and may not represent themselves as holding full membership within the Association.

$150 Annually
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Executive Member

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Executive Membership is available to licensed Professional Engineers holding membership in NSPE, or registered Architects with membership in AIA, who have demonstrated skill and experience in building inspection or design engineering.

Applicants must provide:

  • A minimum of 20 relevant projects
  • At least 5 comprehensive inspection reports, building designs, or major building systems inspections/designs/restoration projects
  • Documentation satisfactory to the Admissions Committee

Executive Members are full voting members and receive access to conferences, professional resources, and Association communications.

$250 Annually
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Diplomat Member

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Diplomat Membership recognizes long-standing Executive Members who have demonstrated continued commitment to the Association and the profession.

Applicants must:

  • Be Executive Members in good standing for at least 15 years
  • Contribute to the advancement of the Association
  • Present at Association or NSPE conferences, or publish within Association or NSPE forums
  • Be nominated by the Board of Directors

Diplomat Members are full voting members and are recognized for their leadership, service, and professional contribution to the industry.

$350 Annually
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Corporate Affiliate

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Corporate Affiliate membership is available to professionals and organizations associated with the design, construction, inspection, and furnishing of materials or services related to building inspection, design engineering, or construction.

Corporate Affiliates receive Association communications, may attend conferences and events, and are recognized as full voting members within the Association.

$400 Annually
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Whether you’re interested in becoming a member, attending an upcoming event, or learning more about the Association, we welcome the opportunity to connect.