IIBEC Region II Meeting – 2019 July 9, 2019 The Region II meeting will include five hours of professional development presentations (four topics lasting 1.25 hours each). The presentations include: Problematic Low-Slope Roof Decks and Proper Slope Design Considerations by Scott Coffman, PE… General Interest
Evaluating the Adequacy of Siding Attachment July 1, 2019 By John C. Wylie, REWC, PE; and Derek A. Hodgin, RBEC, PE, CDT, CCCA Introduction There are six sides to a building that engineers, architects, and consultants must consider during the design phase of a… Interface
From RCI Foundation IIBEC Convention Scholarship Winner to Building Enclosure Consultant July 1, 2019 By Navindra Budhwa The author takes a measurement on a roof.For many students who have gone through 4+ years of studies, finding a job within their field is a priority. I was no exception. I… IIBEC Members
North American Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Lifted July 1, 2019 Photo by Lance Anderson on Unsplash.The U.S., Canada, and Mexico have ended the tariffs that were in place for nearly a year on one another’s shipments of steel and aluminum. Associated General Contractors… Industry News
Toronto Skyline Thrusting Higher July 1, 2019 Eighty new mixed-use and residential skyscraper projects are in various stages of development in Toronto’s already crowded skyline, which will more than double the number of tall buildings in the city upon completion, according to… Industry News
Design Museum Launched in Scotland July 1, 2019 The V&A Dundee, shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum of the Year for 2019, was opened in September 2018 in Dundee, Scotland, and is helping to energize… Industry News
IIBEC Chapter News – June 2019 June 28, 2019 News by Chapter: Mid-Atlantic Chapter | North Texas Chapter | Southern Ontario Chapter | Southern California Chapter Upcoming Chapter Events IIBEC Mid-Atlantic Chapter Hosts Golf Event By IIBEC Mid-Atlantic Chapter… IIBEC Members
NWIR to Host Free Webinar on Training and Retention June 18, 2019 On June 20, 2019, the National Women in Roofing (NWIR) will host another in their series of free webinars pertaining to the roofing industry. This next installment is entitled “Training and Retaining Employees,” and will… Industry News