2026–2027 Foundation Scholarship Recipients Announced July 8, 2026 The RCI-IIBEC Foundation is excited to announce the eight winners of its 2026–2027 Robert W. Lyons and RCI Lewis W. Newlan academic scholarships. The $5,000 Lyons scholarship is specifically for undergraduate education expenses for students studying construction or building sciences, architecture, or engineering. The RCI Lewis W. Newlan scholarship is for $2,500 and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students—again for studies in construction or building sciences, architecture, or engineering. Altogether, the 2026–2027 scholarships total $30,000. General Interest
Don’t Miss IIBEC’s Next ‘Blueprints of an Enclosure Career’! June 24, 2026 Don’t miss IIBEC’s next "Blueprints of an Enclosure Career"—real stories from the leaders shaping the building enclosure industry—featuring Scott Hinesley, F-IIBEC, RRC, PE. General Interest
An IIBEC Staffing Update June 4, 2026 IIBEC has announced several staffing updates in recent weeks. About IIBEC
Hardy Pierce Honored With ASTM’s Katharine E. Morgan Women in Leadership Award June 2, 2026 In May, ASTM International presented longtime IIBEC member Helene Hardy Pierce with its Katharine E. Morgan Women in Leadership Award in honor of her contributions to ASTM’s roofing and waterproofing committee (D08) and organizational governance. IIBEC Members
IIBEC’s On-Demand Education Sale! May 31, 2026 Save up to 40%* this summer on IIBEC’s on-demand education! Kick off the season with IIBEC’s Summer Sale and get access to top-tier building enclosure education—when and where it works for you. Now through July… News/Advocacy
2026 IIBEC International Convention Update: Where Are These Student Attendees Now? May 27, 2026 We are thrilled to share some updates from the students who were sponsored by the foundations to attend the 2026 IIBEC Convention and Trade Show in Sacramento, California. Thanks to the support of foundation donors, these students had the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, gain hands-on knowledge, and lay the groundwork for meaningful careers. RCI-IIBEC Foundations
IIBEC Announces Its Year Three EBEC Award Winners May 18, 2026 IIBEC Announces Its Year Three EBEC Award Winners ROOFING Title: Roof Recovery & Embodied Carbon Material Selection Submitted by: Milirsan Pugalendiran, RRO, of WSP Canada Inc. Milirsan Pugalendiran, RRO… Technical Article
May/June 2026 From the CEO: IIBEC Remains Focused on Four Strategic Goals May 18, 2026 It was great to see so many building enclosure professionals at the recent IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show in Sacramento, California! The hotels and SAFE Convention Center were great hosts, and the weather couldn’t have been better. I thought I’d take the opportunity to provide some highlights from my remarks at the Annual Meeting of the Members, which was held during the convention on March 15, 2026.
