IIBEC Congratulates the U.S. Senate for Passing the Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act January 9, 2020 Photo by Caleb Fisher on Unsplash. In late December, just before Congress adjourned for the holiday season, the U.S. Senate passed the Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act (S. 1434), an important bill supported by… News/Advocacy
Region Director Voting is Open January 9, 2020 It’s election time! Please keep an eye on your email, as you should have received your electronic ballot to submit your vote for your respective region director on the morning of January 6. This election… IIBEC Members
“Potholes” in a Mod-Bit Roof Membrane—Lichen Attack January 3, 2020 This photo shows the selective nature of lichens. The amount of moisture on the vertical surface is just right to satisfy the requirements of the lichen. The top flat surface is either too wet or… Interface Highlight
Hunters Point Library Has Interesting Façade January 3, 2020 The new Hunters Point Library in Long Island City, Queens, NY, built at a cost of $41 million and taking 15 years in planning and construction, was opened in October 2019. Sandwiched between the Pepsi-Cola… Interface Highlight
Rule Change Makes 1.3 Million More Americans Eligible for Overtime January 3, 2020 A final rule by the U.S. Department of Labor updates the earnings threshold necessary to exempt executive, administrative, and professional employees from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA’s) minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. The… Interface Highlight
Traditional Danish Thatching Was Done With Seaweed January 3, 2020 Old eelgrass-thatched roof in Laesø. Photo by Adam Schnack. On the Danish island of Laesø, once known for its salt industry, there still exist dwellings thatched with seaweed, also known as eelgrass. The walls of… Industry News
Blast From IIBEC’s Past: 1988 January 3, 2020 Attendees at the Roof Consultants Institute’s (now IIBEC’s) board meeting in Washington, D.C., in August 1988. Seated, left to right: Second VP James E. Magowan, Treasurer Richard Horowitz, and First VP George F. Kanz. Standing,… About IIBEC
Remediation Lags on Buildings Constructed Like Grenfell Tower January 3, 2020 Work to remediate buildings with similar cladding in the wake of the tragic Grenfell fire in June 2017 in London, England, has been “not as fast as I should like,” said U.K Prime Minister Boris… Industry News
