RCI Foundation Canada Approves Grant to Help Establish Aerial IR Assessment Guidelines October 10, 2024 The RCI Foundation Canada has approved a grant proposal from the University of Victoria to review infrared (IR) thermal assessment of roof assemblies via stationery and dynamic measurement and to establish a best practices guideline for thermographers, researchers, and IIBEC consultants. RCI-IIBEC Foundations
IIBEC Launches New Credentials FAQ October 10, 2024 IIBEC recently developed a new credentials FAQ to address common questions relating to IIBEC’s internationally recognized credentials programs. These questions and answers outline credential policies, application procedures, exam registration questions, and annual renewal requirements. Professional Registrations
IIBEC Chapter News: Education, Golf, Sporting Clays, and More! October 9, 2024 Read the latest news from IIBEC's Chicago Area, Arizona, New England, and Colorado Chapters! Regions and Chapters
IIBEC Call for Candidates October 9, 2024 Nominations are currently being sought for the offices of the first vice president, second vice president, and secretary/treasurer of IIBEC, as well as for directors of Regions I, II, III, and VII. About IIBEC
Nearly 350 Building Enclosure Professionals Attend 2024 IIBEC/OBEC BES October 3, 2024 The 2024 IIBEC/OBEC BES—the fall’s premier building enclosure industry event—wrapped October 1, 2024. Nearly 350 attendees were on hand to experience 21 education sessions, interact with 35 exhibitors, and network with like-minded colleagues. General Interest
IIBEC Educates Florida City About Problems Associated with Job-Order Contracting September 26, 2024 Earlier this month the city of Tampa, Florida, released an internal audit of its recently enacted cooperative purchasing job-order contracting (JOC) program. IIBEC, in a letter signed by its Executive Vice President and CEO Brian Pallasch, and IIBEC Florida Chapter President Ricardo Moncada, took the opportunity to educate the Internal Audit Department about problems associated with JOC for design and construction services. Along with the letter, the RCI-IIBEC Foundation report, An Analysis of Unit-Price Procurement, and IIBEC’s Safeguarding Taxpayer Funds During Procurement of Design and Construction Services policy recommendations also were sent to the department. General Interest
President’s Message: Back to School September 25, 2024 President’s message WE ARE APPROACHING the end of the summer, and like many of you, I am unpacking from family vacations, getting excited for football, and prepping…
Why All Shingle Roofs Violate the Building Code (and Why It Typically Does Not Matter) September 19, 2024 Why All Shingle Roofs Violate the Building Code (and Why It Typically Does Not Matter) BACKGROUND Before getting too excited about the title of this article, please be advised that the objective… Codes and Standards
