Lorenz Awarded During April 2022 ASTM Meetings May 5, 2022 IIBEC Senior Director of Technical Services Emily Lorenz, PE, FACI, attended the ASTM committee week in Seattle, Washington, April 24–28, 2022, and participated in meetings for committees E06 on Performance of Buildings and E60 on Sustainability. During the meeting Amy Costello (pictured, left), current ASTM Committee E60 on Sustainability chair, presented an award of appreciation to Emily Lorenz (pictured, right) for her previous work as chair of ASTM E60. Industry News
May/June 2022 President’s Message: How to Overcome Barriers to Joining Our Community May 4, 2022 When I started thinking about this month’s column, I jotted down some notes about what happens in May. Spring is in full swing for most of us. There’s Mother’s Day. And, of course, it’s the peak time for graduations. As members of the class of 2022 receive their degrees and enter the workforce, this is a moment of opportunity for them and for building enclosure professionals.
IIBEC Pushes for Support of California Dept. of Justice Pro-QBS Regulations April 28, 2022 When the California Department of Justice asked for comments on a proposal to craft its own version of qualifications-based selection (QBS) for the procurement of architectural and engineering services, IIBEC jumped into action, contacting state-based allies who said they were planning on submitting comments that largely supported the regulations as written. IIBEC realized the best course of action would be to work through our coalition, the Council on Federal Procurement of Architectural & Engineering Services (COFPAES), to support the regulatory effort. COFPAES did submit comments outlining the history of QBS and why the procurement process serves the interest of taxpayers. IIBEC will continue to follow this regulatory effort and will take action if necessary. Government Relations
Jobs, Internships, and Budding Building Enclosure Enthusiasm: Testimonials on the Impact of Student Convention Sponsorships April 27, 2022 Thirty university students from all over the United States and Canada attended the 2022 IIBEC Convention and Trade Show thanks to sponsorships from the RCI-IIBEC Foundation (US) and RCI Foundation Canada. After the meeting we reached out to the students for their feedback and to see whether they felt their experiences made an impact on their careers. Were they able to find work in the building enclosure industry because of their attendance in Orlando? Their outstanding results follow. IIBEC Members
Chapter Spotlight: IIBEC Georgia Chapter April 26, 2022 Chapter Spotlight: IIBEC Georgia Chapter What geographical region do you serve? As unexpected as this may be, the IIBEC Georgia Chapter serves members in the great state of Georgia! … Regions and Chapters
ASHRAE Releases Three Addenda for Public Review April 21, 2022 The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has made available three addenda for public review. The review period runs through May 15, 2022. Comments can be posted online at http://osr.ashrae.org/. Industry News
Foundations Announce New Board Members April 21, 2022 The RCI-IIBEC Foundation and RCI Foundation Canada elected new board members at their recent meeting in Orlando, Florida. Ted Sheridan, RBEC, RRC, REWC, RWC, PEng; Scott Hinesley, F-IIBEC, RRC, PE; Richard Voyer; and Patrick Banning were nominated and elected to serve. RCI-IIBEC Foundations
