July/August 2026 From the CEO: An IIBEC Membership Landmark Is Cause for Celebration July 10, 2026 Amid IIBEC's ongoing growth, it’s good to pause and celebrate certain milestones—like the one we’ve just hit in May of this year. IIBEC officially surpassed 4,000 members—an all-time high that reflects the association’s continued growth and expanding impact across the industry. It took a lot of dedication to the member experience and to further establishing IIBEC’s place in the building enclosure community to get to this moment.
July/August 2026 President’s Message: Building Careers, One Summer at a Time July 10, 2026 Summer is here! While this season brings us opportunities to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, it is also the busiest part of the annual construction cycle. (Has anyone else noticed that nearly every road seems to be under construction?)
Phase III of Concrete Roof Deck Moisture Research July 10, 2026 Phase III of Concrete Roof Deck Moisture Research By Mathew Dupuis, PhD, PE BACKGROUND Moisture issues in low-slope roof systems installed over structural concrete roof decks have been a major concern for… Technical Article
Drying Capacity of Underpressure and Mechanical Ventilation Solutions in Low-Slope Roof Structures July 10, 2026 Drying Capacity of Underpressure and Mechanical Ventilation Solutions in Low-Slope Roof Structures By Katarina Hellén MOISTURE MANAGEMENT IN low-slope roof structures is a challenge for long-term integrity. When present, moisture within roof… Technical Article
Sustainable Infrastructure Starts with Continuity: Protecting Critical Structures and Systems from Lightning July 10, 2026 Sustainable Infrastructure Starts with Continuity: Protecting Critical Structures and Systems from Lightning By Kelley Collins SUSTAINABILITY IS MORE than building green; it is about ensuring that the systems powering modern… Technical Article
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
