Resources

Dallas SDA endeavors to provide resources that help our members stay compliant, up to date with local industry news, and provide other information to help promote success(e.g., white papers, articles, links to relevant web-pages, etc.)

The below information is subject to change based on subsequent federal and state laws, regulations and guidance without notice. Please note that this information is not comprehensive and is for general informational purposes only, and is not being provided as official documents. SDA Dallas intentions are to share general information as a resource, and it should not replace professional counsel or guidance.

Five Core Areas of Focus

Finance
This PEG keeps SDA members current on design industry topics related to financial managing and planning.

Human Resources
The HR PEG provides administrative professionals with the tools to balance a host of HR topics, including federal and regional regulations, employee benefits, staffing, and other personnel issues.

Essential Federal Laws
BackgroundCheckGuidelines
Health Care Reform Overview from BCBS
031114_TX_ACA_Individual_Small_Group_Plan_APPROVED 031114_TX_ACA_Large_Group_Plans_APPROVED
Acronyms for Your HR Needs
Comprehensive FSLA Presentation
Hiring Employees Independent Contractor
Independent Contractor or Employee

Marketing
This PEG strives to educate administrators in business development, proposal requirements and generation, and methods for conducting market research.

101_Calls to Action – HubSpot Materials

Office Administration
The OA PEG provides networking and support for SDA members who handle all aspects of office administration.

Certificates of Insurance You Can’t Always Get What You Want

Project Management
The PM PEG provides SDA members with the tools to tackle the diverse aspects of project management. PM PEG promotes awareness of the many software programs available to manage projects and specifications, as well as provides information on forms and shortcuts to help manage the day-to-day business of the project.

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General Articles

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A/E/C Industry Links

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards http://www.ncarb.org/

American Institute of Architects
http://www.aia.org/

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/

National Society of Professional Engineers
http://www.nspe.org/

ASHRAE
www.ashrae.org/

Texas Board of Professional Engineers
www.tbpe.state.tx.us/

CLARB
www.clarb.org

LEED Certification
www.usgbc.org/leed/certification

Design Arts Seminars
www.designarts.net