President’s Message: Strengthening IIBEC’s International Presence January 16, 2026 By Chris Dawkins, PE ¡SALUDE! As I write this column, Brian Pallasch, Emily Lorenz, Alec Jeffries, and I have just returned from participating in the third annual Mexico Roofing Day, which…
From the CEO: Looking Back on a Successful Year January 16, 2026 By Brian Pallasch, CAE, EVP & CEO THE CALENDAR YEAR is winding down, and for IIBEC, what a year it’s been. From earning ANSI National Accreditation Board approval for our CBECxP certification…
Advancing Sustainable Roof Restoration: Enhancing Roof Re-Covers with Embodied Carbon Analysis and Innovative Material Choices January 16, 2026 By Milirsan Pugalendiran, RRO, PEng, and Michelle Christopherson, DipT, ENV SP WHILE THE BUILDING industry’s sustainability discourse has increasingly focused on new construction, a significant opportunity lies quietly in the vast inventory… Technical Article
Engineering Tomorrow’s Envelopes: Smart Blue Roofs Pioneering Sustainable Building Practices January 16, 2026 By Jason Paulos, MBSc, LEED AP; Sal Alajek, RRO, PEng; and Sidney Picco, MSc and BASc INTRODUCTION Urbanization has altered the natural hydrological cycle, leading to significant challenges in managing stormwater in… Technical Article
Forward-Thinking, Solar-Ready Commercial Roof Design January 16, 2026 By Samantha Corbel, PE; Jacob Ringer, EIT; and John Karras, PE RECENT ENERGY CONSERVATION code updates in various North American jurisdictions have introduced requirements for new and significantly altered roofs to… Technical Article
Be an Ambassador at the 2026 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show January 12, 2026 IIBEC is excited to continue the Ambassador Program at the 2026 Convention and Trade Show in Sacramento, California. First launched in 2014, the program helps first-time attendees and new members feel welcomed and engaged throughout the convention. About IIBEC
Wisconsin Pushes Ahead with New Building Codes After Governor’s Veto December 18, 2025 The adoption of new building codes in Wisconsin had been in flux in Wisconsin. However, Wisconsin has transitioned to the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) model codes on October 1, 2025. Government Relations
