IIBEC Interface is the technical journal of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). The association intends that IIBEC Interface educate and inform, establish common ground for discussion, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and technical knowledge. Its focus is on design issues related to developing and maintaining optimal performance of new and existing buildings’ exterior envelopes. IIBEC Interface is published eleven times per year.
A poll of subscribers indicated that most subscribers read IIBEC Interface “cover to cover” and save the journal for future reference. There is frequent inner-office circulation of IIBEC Interface, with memos noting particular points of interest for their colleagues.
IIBEC Interface is a vital source of information for building enclosure materials specifiers. Nonspecifier readers include: facility managers, government officials, insurance executives, and industry product representatives.
A subscription to IIBEC Interface is free to all members. To receive the technical journal by mail, become a member or become a nonmember subscriber by visiting the IIBEC Marketplace and starting your subscription today.
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Upcoming Issues/Editorial Themes
Publication Date | Theme | Peer Review Deadline | Final Author Materials Due | Ad Reservation Deadline | Ad Materials Deadline |
January 2022 | Fenestration | September 2021 | November 1, 2021 | December 1, 2021 | December 10, 2021 |
February 2022 | Testing | October 15, 2021 | December 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | January 10, 2022 |
March 2022 | The Building Enclosure | November 15, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | February 10, 2022 |
April 2022 | Sustainability | December 15, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | March 10, 2022 |
May/June 2022 | The Convention Issue | January 15, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | April 10, 2022 |
July 2022 | Roofing | March 15, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | June 10, 2022 |
August 2022 | Waterproofing/Damproofing | April 15, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | July 10, 2022 |
September 2022 | The Building Enclosure | May 15, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | August 10, 2022 |
October 2022 | Codes & Standards | June 15, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | September 1, 2022 | September 10, 2022 |
November 2022 | Design of cavity walls | July 15, 2022 | September 1, 2022 | October 1, 2022 | October 10, 2022 |
December 2022 | Technology | August 15, 2022 | October 1, 2022 | November 1, 2022 | November 10, 2022 |
*Issue is distributed at IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show.