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Rainfall Intensity Changes Over Time: Have the Codes Kept Pace?

October 18, 2021

More intense rains seem to be occurring and with greater frequency in many parts of the United States. In 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that total annual precipitation has increased in the…

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The Art and Science of Snow Mitigation on Metal Rooftops

September 1, 2021

Each year, rooftop avalanches cause costly property damage, personal injury, and even death. Snowpack can suddenly release and dump tons of snow below the eaves in a matter of seconds, endangering building elements,…

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IIBEC Advocacy – August 2021

August 9, 2021

IIBEC-Backed Brooks Language Included in House Funding Bill On June 29, the House Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Services and General Funding Bill, which includes IIBEC-backed language upholding the Brooks Act. Specifically,…

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IIBEC Launches Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP®) Application

August 9, 2021

By Alec Jeffries, Senior Director of Membership and Credentials Candidates for IIBEC’s Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP®) credential can now complete an interactive online application process. With the expansion of IIBEC’s focus to building…

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The Passing of Joe Hale

August 9, 2021

Joe Hale, longtime member of IIBEC (formerly of RCI) passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021, at his home in Max Meadows, Va. Hale is a past RCI President, RCI-IIBEC Foundation Chair, and Fellow of…

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Preview of the 2021 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show

August 9, 2021

IIBEC’s premier annual event features over 17 hours of live, in-person educational seminars, a two-day trade show, and live product demonstrations. IIBEC’s 2021 International Convention and Trade Show provides a forum for professionals who share…

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Integrated Fluid-Applied Air- and Water-Resistive Barrier Membranes and Accessories with Elements of the Building Enclosure

August 9, 2021

By Bill Egan Figure 1 Figure 1 Figure 1. An example of a penetration that has been made air- and watertight using a reinforcing mesh/fluid-applied material. The primary element of the building…

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Mid-Century Modern Heritage Conservation

July 1, 2021

The Qube in Vancouver, BC, is a historic site listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.1 Currently a condominium building, the 12-story mid-century modern structure was designed by the architecture firm…

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