Foundation Announces 2022–2023 Scholarships Awards June 9, 2022 The RCI-IIBEC Foundation is excited to announce its 2022–2023 academic scholarship recipients of the Robert W. Lyons and RCI Lewis W. Newlan scholarships. The $5,000 Lyons scholarship is specifically for undergraduate education expenses for students studying construction or building sciences, architecture, or engineering. The RCI Lewis W. Newlan scholarship is for $2,500 and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students—again for studies in construction or building sciences, architecture, or engineering. Scholarship winners are selected based on financial need, letters of recommendation, and the student’s request for consideration. RCI-IIBEC Foundations
Quarterly Market Index for Reroofing Survey Signals Strong Start to 2022 June 3, 2022 The Market Index for Reroofing Survey for the first quarter of 2022 suggests that the US-Canadian reroofing industry remains on the upward trajectory established in 2021. The survey—an industry-wide effort to collect information about the reroofing market—is spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations: IIBEC, Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Chemical Fabric and Film Association, EPDM Roofing Association, Metal Construction Association, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association, and Single Ply Roofing Industry. Industry News
Florida Lawmakers Approve Legislation Strengthening Oversight of Condominiums and Updating Windstorm-Damaged Roof Requirements June 2, 2022 When the 124th session of the Florida state legislature adjourned on March 14, 2022, without addressing the tragedy at Surfside, Florida, the state government was roundly criticized by victims’ families and the media. Nevertheless, principals involved kept working, and the result was a bipartisan bill, SB 4-D, that passed the Florida Senate on a 38–0 vote and then the House on a 110–0 vote before being signed by the governor on May 22, 2022. SB 4-D includes provisions to strengthen oversight of condominium associations and cooperative associations, and it updates requirements for roofing damaged by windstorms. Government Relations
Administration Launches Initiative to Modernize Building Codes, Improve Climate Resilience, and Reduce Energy Costs June 2, 2022 On June 1, 2022, the Biden-Harris administration announced a National Initiative to Advance Building Codes to encourage state, local, and Tribal governments to adopt the latest building codes and standards. According to the White… Government Relations
Chapter Spotlight: IIBEC Southern California Chapter May 26, 2022 Chapter Spotlight: IIBEC Southern California Chapter What geographical region do you serve? Our chapter serves all of Southern California. Your chapter has had some really successful meetings this… Regions and Chapters
IIBEC Staff Participate in DOE Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit While Strengthening Relationships in DC May 26, 2022 Jennifer Granholm addresses the DOE Better Buildings Summit. (Photo by Emily Lorenz) IIBEC Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President Brian Pallasch and Senior Director of Technical Services Emily Lorenz attended the US Department of… General Interest
Roofing Industry Tells GSA to Leverage Roof Alteration Projects to Decarbonize Buildings May 26, 2022 IIBEC joined a roofing industry letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) highlighting the contributions of energy-efficient roof alterations in the effort to accelerate the rate of net-zero emissions retrofits and to improve the resiliency of federal buildings. The letter calls upon GSA to include recommendations for roof alterations within any “playbook” that is compiled for federal buildings, specifically mentioning roof alteration projects that improve passive efficiency and incorporate complementary building decarbonization and resiliency measures. Government Relations
Canadian Roofing Contractors Association Presents Award to Longstanding IIBEC Member Gary Hamilton May 19, 2022 The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association awarded Gary Hamilton, RRC, RRO, PEng the prestigious 2022 Frank Ladner Award. The Frank Ladner Award recognizes a person for their technical contribution to the roofing industry. IIBEC Members
