About Us
Gain the resources and support to take your career to the next level with SDA (formerly Society for Design Administrators). Our members represent a national network of business professionals who advance administrative best practices in architecture, interior design,
landscape architecture, construction, and their related fields. We are business operations experts known for rising
through the ranks at our firms, where we make an impact by optimizing processes and supporting the kind of positive
workplace culture that attracts both clients and prospective employees.
The Mid-Atlantic Chapter represents the region of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the Carolinas. We strive to provide additional support, leadership opportunities, and a regional cohort to share information, networking, and business opportunities to our Chapter members.
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OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
e-Learning Opportunities include: leases/moving, software tutorials, & self-development.
Provides design firm administrators networking and support for SDA members who handle all aspects of office administration including general office administration, finance, human resources, marketing, information technology, and more.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
e-Learning Opportunities include: Bluebeam, PLI Insurance Apps, Limitation of Liability, & A|E|C Terms.
Promotes design firm administrators with 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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OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
HUMAN RESOURCES
e-Learning Opportunities include: Payroll, Net Revenue Budgets, ESOPs, & Firm Valuation
Educates design firm administrators on current design industry topics related to financial managing and planning. Topics include specialized A/E accounting software, bookkeeping, and accounting procedures, liability insurance, contracts payroll, and accounts receivable and payable.
HUMAN RESOURCES
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HUMAN RESOURCES
e-Learning Opportunities include: Employee Engagement, Workforce Trends, HR Legal Issues, & Effective Leadership Development
Teaches design firm administrative professionals on the tools to balance a host of human resource topics, including federal and regional regulations, employee benefits, staffing, and other personnel issues.
MARKETING
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e-Learning Opportunities include: Social Media for Increasing your Client Base, Website Management, Referral Marketing, & Intro to InDesign
Instructs design firm administrators in business development, proposal requirements and generation, and methods for conducting market research. Includes enhancing networking techniques, fostering cli
e-Learning Opportunities include: Social Media for Increasing your Client Base, Website Management, Referral Marketing, & Intro to InDesign
Instructs design firm administrators in business development, proposal requirements and generation, and methods for conducting market research. Includes enhancing networking techniques, fostering client relations, and developing and monitoring contract management processes.
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