IIBEC Scores a Major Win for Mississippi Roofing and Public Buildings March 5, 2026 We are thrilled to share that Mississippi House Bill 1730 has died in committee. The bill would have required a minimum roof slope of 3:12 for all new public facilities funded with state or local government resources, effectively banning low-slope roof systems on public buildings. Government Relations
Michael Hadden, July 16, 1956–February 2, 2026 March 4, 2026 Michael Hadden, RRO®, an IIBEC member for 20 years, died February 2, 2026. A participant in more than 25 IIBEC events, Hadden most recently attended the 2025 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in St. Louis, Missouri. IIBEC Members
Safety First, Not Savings: IIBEC Sounds Alarm on Cooperative Purchasing Bills February 27, 2026 By Irene Butler IIBEC is raising concerns about legislation in both Georgia and Virginia that would expand cooperative purchasing in both states. IIBEC opposes the use of cooperative purchasing programs for publicly funded… General Interest
IIBEC Opposes Bill Requiring Steep-Slope Roofs on Public Facilities February 18, 2026 In January, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed a bill that would require all public facilities to be designed with a minimum roof slope of 3:12. If enacted, this legislation would effectively prohibit the use of low-slope roof systems on public buildings. Government Relations
IIBEC Quebec Ontario Chapter Hosts Successful AGM, Curling Bonspiel February 17, 2026 The IIBEC Quebec Ontario Chapter hosted a successful 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by a lively curling bonspiel at the Rideau Curling Club. Regions and Chapters
IIBEC Announces Results of 2026 Region Director Election February 13, 2026 Mallory Buckley André Coppin Jon Solland IIBEC is pleased to announce the results of its 2026 region director election, which was held January 5 through February 6. The winners are:… General Interest
From the CEO: IIBEC’s 2025 Year in Review February 11, 2026 From the CEO: 2025 Year in Review By Brian Pallasch, CAE In 2025, IIBEC saw gains across its offerings—from meeting attendance to technical resources, chapter growth, and IIBEC credentials. Our CBECxP certification program…
President’s Message: O Canada! February 11, 2026 By Chris Dawkins, PE O Canada! GREETINGS, IIBEC COMMUNITY! Since the start of my term as IIBEC president, the central theme of my columns for IIBEC Interface has been the power and… Codes and Standards
