Edward Lewis Arnold, October 24, 1938–March 28, 2024 April 24, 2024 With heavy hearts and fond memories, we announce the passing of Edward Lewis Arnold, F-IIBEC, on March 28, 2024, in Southlake, Texas. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and esteemed Navy veteran. IIBEC Members
Credentials: No Free Rides April 12, 2024 WHEN I WAS about 11 years old my brother and I were given a Soap Box Derby car—one of those classic stream-lined kinds from the 1940s and ’50s. We called it the… Technical Article
Lessons Learned from Building Enclosure Delegated Design Disasters April 12, 2024 INTRODUCTION As a means of achieving higher quality control, expedited installation, and adapting buildings for their next phase of use, more and more building enclosure systems are prefabricated and consolidated,… Codes and Standards
Unlocking Carbon Savings with Plastic Insulation Materials April 12, 2024 PLASTIC INSULATION IS typically composed of a plastic polymer, such as polyurethanes or polystyrenes, a blowing agent, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), a surfactant, and other flame retardants or additives. The… Technical Article
Seen A Questionable Public Tender? Let Us Know! April 2, 2024 During the 2024 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show, the Advocacy Committee approved a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document that will be posted later this spring. One of the FAQ answers provides members with guidance on steps to take when they see a questionable tender (i.e., an RFP or RFQ). The FAQ, which will be placed in “Advocacy” area of iibec.org, encourages members to send questionable tenders to procurement@iibec.org, along with a brief explanation as to why they believe the tender is questionable. Government Relations
How the 2024 IIBEC Convention and Trade Show Renewed My Purpose as a Budding Building Enclosure Expert: A Student Diary April 2, 2024 I woke with anticipation of my departure for Phoenix, Arizona. The excitement of reconnecting with old acquaintances and delving deeper into the world of building enclosures filled me with energy. Arriving ahead of schedule, I seized the opportunity to explore the city and familiarize myself with the venues hosting the weekend's dynamic educational opportunities. RCI-IIBEC Foundations
April Chapter News April 1, 2024 Read the latest news from IIBEC's Mid-Atlantic, Southern Ontario, Arizona, New England, and Colorado Chapters! Regions and Chapters
Hawn Elected Chair of RCI-IIBEC Foundation March 27, 2024 The RCI-IIBEC Foundation Board of Directors at its March 9, 2024, meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, elected David Hawn, F-IIBEC, RRC, CEM, as its new chair after Mike Blanchette, F-IIBEC, RRC, RRO, stepped down to assume a consultant representative position on the board. Blanchette had served as chair of the foundation board off and on since the foundation was established in 2001. RCI-IIBEC Foundations
