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.
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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 2023 | The Building Enclosure | September 15, 2022 | November 1, 2022 | December 1, 2022 | December 10, 2022 |
| February 2023 | Decks and Balconies | October 15, 2022 | December 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | January 10, 2023 |
| March 2023 | Energy Issues | November 15, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | February 10, 2023 |
| April 2023 | Leak Diagnosis | December 15, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | March 10, 2023 |
| May/June 2023 | Convention/40th Anniversary | January 15, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | April 10, 2023 |
| July 2023 | Sub-Grade Waterproofing | March 15, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | June 10, 2023 |
| August 2023 | Ethics | April 15, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | July 10, 2023 |
| September 2023 | Trends in Wall and Roof Design | May 15, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | August 10, 2023 |
| October 2023 | Coatings | June 15, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | September 10, 2023 |
| November 2023 | The Building Enclosure | July 15, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | October 1, 2023 | October 10, 2023 |
| December 2023 | Wind | August 15, 2023 | October 1, 2023 | November 1, 2023 | November 10, 2023 |
*Issue is distributed at IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show.
