Building Innovation Conference Builds on 50 Years of the Built Environment May 26, 2024 An audience of architects, engineers, and other building enclosure professionals at this year’s Building Innovation Conference, May 22–24, 2024, in Washington, D.C., heard from speakers spanning the private sector, contractors, and government agencies on issues including resilience, technology, and building performance and sustainability. General Interest
May/June 2024 IIBEC Interface: Theme: 2024 International Convention and Trade Show Highlights May 15, 2024 Interface Issue
Glass Distortion: Not Such a Clear View May 15, 2024 GLASS DISTORTION When utilizing heat-treated architectural glass, reflected images on the glass surface will have some degree of distortion. High-quality glass fabricators strive to produce “flat” glass, but achieving perfection… Codes and Standards
The Year Ahead May 15, 2024 President’s message ©2024 International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) By Robért Hinojosa, F-IIBEC, RBEC, RRO, REWO, PE, CDT President CONNECT FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/IIBEC2020 www.x.com@IIBEC2020 LINKEDIN…
Get Ready: IIBEC’s New Member Experience Starts May 21! May 10, 2024 At IIBEC, we prioritize our members by continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance the value and opportunities your membership provides. We are thrilled to announce that starting May 21, we will be launching a new IIBEC Community Portal, as well as exclusive members-only sections on the IIBEC website. To access your new portal, the sign-in process will remain the same as it has always been when reporting CEHs or paying dues, but you’ll now be greeted with a sleek and easy-to-navigate layout where you can easily access your profile, member benefits, event registrations, educational resources, and credential information. About IIBEC
Foundations Offer Student Sponsorship for 2024 IIBEC/OBEC BES April 25, 2024 The RCI-IIBEC Foundation and RCI Foundation Canada are pleased to announce that they will be providing funding for full-time college students to attend the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC BES, September 29–October 1, 2024, in Toronto, Canada. Through the Joe Hale Student Sponsorship Fund, registration, hotel, and up to $750 USD in travel expenses are covered for students. RCI-IIBEC Foundations
Edward Lewis Arnold, October 24, 1938–March 28, 2024 April 24, 2024 With heavy hearts and fond memories, we announce the passing of Edward Lewis Arnold, F-IIBEC, on March 28, 2024, in Southlake, Texas. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and esteemed Navy veteran. IIBEC Members
Credentials: No Free Rides April 12, 2024 WHEN I WAS about 11 years old my brother and I were given a Soap Box Derby car—one of those classic stream-lined kinds from the 1940s and ’50s. We called it the… Technical Article