IIBEC Announces Results of 2026 Region Director Election February 13, 2026 Mallory Buckley André Coppin Jon Solland IIBEC is pleased to announce the results of its 2026 region director election, which was held January 5 through February 6. The winners are:… General Interest
From the CEO: IIBEC’s 2025 Year in Review February 11, 2026 From the CEO: 2025 Year in Review By Brian Pallasch, CAE In 2025, IIBEC saw gains across its offerings—from meeting attendance to technical resources, chapter growth, and IIBEC credentials. Our CBECxP certification program…
President’s Message: O Canada! February 11, 2026 By Chris Dawkins, PE O Canada! GREETINGS, IIBEC COMMUNITY! Since the start of my term as IIBEC president, the central theme of my columns for IIBEC Interface has been the power and… Codes and Standards
Facade Failures: Common Types, Causes, and Lessons Learned February 11, 2026 Facade Failures: Common Types, Causes, and Lessons Learned By Paul Sujka, PE, and Matthew Normandeau, PE, LEED AP FACADE FAILURES Facade systems serve several critical purposes for buildings and structures,… Technical Article
Hygrothermal Failure Case Study: Fergusson School February 11, 2026 Hygrothermal Failure Case Study: Fergusson School By Dave Edkins, PhD (Civil), CMEngNZ, CPEng, IntPE(NZ)/APEC Engineer; Graham Tennent; and Nick Edkins, PhD (Science) INSULATED ROOFS THAT are insulated above the purlins and contain… Technical Article
When Sealants Meet Waterproofing: A Sticky Situation February 11, 2026 When Sealants Meet Waterproofing: A Sticky Situation Adhesion, Compatibility, and Discoloration of Silicone Sealant in Contact with Bituminous Waterproofing Materials By Kelly Cronin, RWC, PE; Emmett Horton, PE; Matthew Schofield, PE; and Sang Kim, PhD… Technical Article
IIBEC Assists in Revival of ASTM E907 February 10, 2026 IIBEC members asked, and IIBEC staff and members answered. After two years of balloting and multiple committee meetings, ASTM International has published ASTM E907-25, Standard Test Method for Field Testing of Uplift Resistance of Adhered Membrane Roofing Systems, also known as the “bubble” test. Codes and Standards
