November 2026 From the CEO: Responsible Procurement Starts with Independent Design November 13, 2026 By Brian Pallasch, EVP & CEO EVERY SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC building enclosure project rests on three distinct things working together: the right design, the right materials, and a quality installation. When those…
November 2026 President’s Message: Shaping What Comes Next November 13, 2026 By Jennifer Hogan, REWC, RRO, BARCHSCI, CET, CRE, LEED AP, CERTIFIED PASSIVE HOUSE CONSULTANT President A KEY RESPONSIBILITY of any organization’s leaders is to think about the members’ needs—…
Determining Life Expectancy of In-Situ Slate Roofing November 13, 2026 By Peter Meijer, AIA, RP, and Hali Knight INTRODUCTION Hansee Hall, constructed in 1936, is the oldest continuously active residential building and also one of the largest residential structures, at 111,364… Technical Article
Building Enclosure Forensics and the Need for a Site Communications Strategy November 13, 2026 By Javeriya Hasan, PhD, PEng, PMP; Jeff Reitsma, PEng; Hitesh Doshi, PEng; and Claire Tam FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS INTO building enclosure failures typically begin when moisture-related problems escalate beyond routine… Technical Article
How the IECC Influences Roof System Design November 13, 2026 How the IECC Influences Roof System Design ENERGY CONSERVATION REMAINS a top priority for commercial and industrial facilities in 2026. An effective building enclosure not only supports broader sustainability goals but… Codes and Standards
Project Contracts Index Breaks Positive in Latest Reroofing Survey November 4, 2026 Highlights from the results for the Q3 2026 Market Index Survey for Reroofing. General Interest
Leadership Development Workshop Addresses Chapter Needs, Opportunities November 2, 2026 IIBEC chapter leaders joined with the IIBEC Board of Directors during the 2026 Leadership Development Workshop, October 27–28, in Raleigh, North Carolina. General Interest