Facade Failures: Common Types, Causes, and Lessons Learned February 11, 2026 Facade Failures: Common Types, Causes, and Lessons Learned By Paul Sujka, PE, and Matthew Normandeau, PE, LEED AP FACADE FAILURES Facade systems serve several critical purposes for buildings and structures,… Technical Article
Hygrothermal Failure Case Study: Fergusson School February 11, 2026 Hygrothermal Failure Case Study: Fergusson School By Dave Edkins, PhD (Civil), CMEngNZ, CPEng, IntPE(NZ)/APEC Engineer; Graham Tennent; and Nick Edkins, PhD (Science) INSULATED ROOFS THAT are insulated above the purlins and contain… Technical Article
When Sealants Meet Waterproofing: A Sticky Situation February 11, 2026 When Sealants Meet Waterproofing: A Sticky Situation Adhesion, Compatibility, and Discoloration of Silicone Sealant in Contact with Bituminous Waterproofing Materials By Kelly Cronin, RWC, PE; Emmett Horton, PE; Matthew Schofield, PE; and Sang Kim, PhD… Technical Article
IIBEC Assists in Revival of ASTM E907 February 10, 2026 IIBEC members asked, and IIBEC staff and members answered. After two years of balloting and multiple committee meetings, ASTM International has published ASTM E907-25, Standard Test Method for Field Testing of Uplift Resistance of Adhered Membrane Roofing Systems, also known as the “bubble” test. Codes and Standards
Foundation Receives Grant from Terracon Foundation February 5, 2026 The Terracon Foundation recently awarded the RCI-IIBEC Foundation a grant in the amount of $5,000 in support of Joe Hale Student Sponsorship Fund. RCI-IIBEC Foundations
Showcasing the Impact of IIBEC Credentials February 3, 2026 IIBEC has reached out to the government of Alberta to express our support for the inclusion of Registered Roof Observers (RRO®) in project specifications and to clarify our transition from the Roof Consultants Institute (RCI). Government Relations
IIBEC Addresses Utah’s Proposed Building Code Changes February 3, 2026 IIBEC recently submitted a letter raising concerns about H.B. 65, Construction Code Amendments, which if signed into law would allow existing layers of polyisocyanurate insulation to remain in place during certain roof replacements. General Interest
