Canadian Government Confirms Support for Transition to Net Zero March 23, 2023 Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault outlined Canada’s support for a net-zero emissions economy through the fostering of economic environmentalism and a range of policies, including the launch of the independent Net-Zero Advisory Body, which will provide advice on the most likely pathways for Canada to reach net zero. Guilbeault made his remarks during a March 20, 2023, speech at the Americana 2023 environmental conference. Government Relations
IIBEC Chapter News – March 2023 March 15, 2023 IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter Hosts AGM and Represents at CSC Building Expo IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter held their annual general meeting on Friday February 10, 2023 at the Thornhill Club… Regions and Chapters
Amy Peevey Becomes First Female President of IIBEC March 7, 2023 IIBEC unveiled its new executive committee and board of directors—including its first female president, Amy Peevey—on March 6, 2023, during the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show in Houston, Texas. News/Advocacy
President’s Banquet, Election Results Among Final-Day Highlights of 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show March 7, 2023 The President’s Banquet and results of IIBEC officer and board of directors elections were among the highlights on Monday, March 6—the final day of the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show in Houston, Texas, at the Marriott Marquis Houston. About IIBEC
Awards Luncheon, 40th Anniversary Celebration Mark Third Day of 2023 IIBEC International Conference and Trade Show March 5, 2023 Highlights from the third full day of the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show included the annual Awards Luncheon and a 40th anniversary celebration for the organization. About IIBEC
Opening Ceremony, Education Among Saturday Highlights at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show March 5, 2023 A full slate of educational sessions started early Saturday morning with “Resilience: What Does that Mean for the Design of Buildings?” Donald R. Scott, PE, SE, FSEI, FASCE, of PCS Structural Solutions, showed images of damaged hospitals and other buildings as he walked through the considerations that go into building resiliency, including the importance of building codes and standards, the public expectation among communities for their buildings to be resilient, and climate impacts on buildings. About IIBEC
The 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show Lifts Off in Houston March 3, 2023 The first full day of the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show, March 3–6, 2023, lifted off in Houston, Texas, with networking events, auxiliary seminars, and a variety of receptions comprising the mixture of learning and networking opportunities attendees have come to expect from the building enclosure industry’s premier event. About IIBEC
2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show Ready to Roll in Houston March 2, 2023 The stage is set for the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show, March 3–6, 2023, in Houston, Texas, at the Marriot Marquis Houston and George R. Brown Convention Center. The halls and meeting rooms… About IIBEC
