IIBEC, Fenestration Canada Enter Into MOU August 26, 2024 The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) and Fenestration Canada (FENCAN) on August 13, 2024, entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that extends IIBEC’s partnerships in the building enclosure industry while bolstering FENCAN’s promotion, protection, and advancement of the window, door, and skylight industry across North America. About IIBEC
IIBEC Now Accepting Nominations for 2nd Annual EBEC Awards August 22, 2024 The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) on August 1, 2024, announced that it was accepting nominations for its second annual Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting (EBEC) Awards. The EBEC Awards recognize outstanding contributions by building enclosure professionals, their collaborators, and their clients in support of the design, delivery, and advancement of building enclosure performance in one or more of the categories of roofing, exterior wall, waterproofing, building enclosure, and commissioning. Media Relations
Member Profile: Keith Parker III, RBEC®, RRC®, RWC®, REWC®, CBECxP®, RRO®, CCS, CCCA, CDT August 22, 2024 Keith Parker is a senior project manager with REI Engineers in Charleston, South Carolina. He is a consultant member of IIBEC specializing in the science of roofing, waterproofing, and exterior walls. IIBEC Members
Michael V. Mathers, RRC, April 26, 1948–August 5, 2024 August 22, 2024 Michael V. Mathers, RRC, an IIBEC member for more than three decades, died August 5, 2024. Mathers joined IIBEC in December of 1988. During his time with the organization, he attended numerous IIBEC annual convention… IIBEC Members
GSA Releases Updated Design Standards in Move Toward Zero Emissions August 8, 2024 On August 5, 2024, the US General Services Administration (GSA) released an update to the federal design standards to advance building efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase resilience. Updated every three years, the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service (P100) establish mandatory design and construction standards and performance criteria for 300,000 federal buildings nationwide. Government Relations
Mysterious Moisture Marks: Assessment of Water Stains at Window Glazing August 2, 2024 By Patrick St. Louis, LEED; Krishna Sai Vutukuru, PhD This paper was presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show. ©2024 International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)… Technical Article
Historic Industrial Building Reuse and the Building Enclosure August 2, 2024 The Industrial Revolution in the US brought about large-scale facilities throughout the country, but over time, these facilities were often abandoned due to shifting industries. With a focus on sustainability and preservation, reuse of these facilities has become more prevalent. Technical Article
Brick by Brick: Traditional and Unconventional Masonry Restoration Strategies August 2, 2024 Exterior masonry walls are designed and constructed using a variety of strategies to limit air movement into and out of buildings, manage moisture, and provide thermal control. Given the number of masonry restoration strategies possible, no two exterior masonry walls will be exactly the same. Technical Article
