Safety First, Not Savings: IIBEC Sounds Alarm on Cooperative Purchasing Bills February 27, 2026 By Irene Butler IIBEC is raising concerns about legislation in both Georgia and Virginia that would expand cooperative purchasing in both states. IIBEC opposes the use of cooperative purchasing programs for publicly funded… General Interest
IIBEC Opposes Bill Requiring Steep-Slope Roofs on Public Facilities February 18, 2026 In January, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed a bill that would require all public facilities to be designed with a minimum roof slope of 3:12. If enacted, this legislation would effectively prohibit the use of low-slope roof systems on public buildings. Government Relations
IIBEC Quebec Ontario Chapter Hosts Successful AGM, Curling Bonspiel February 17, 2026 The IIBEC Quebec Ontario Chapter hosted a successful 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by a lively curling bonspiel at the Rideau Curling Club. Regions and Chapters
IIBEC Announces Results of 2026 Region Director Election February 13, 2026 Mallory Buckley André Coppin Jon Solland IIBEC is pleased to announce the results of its 2026 region director election, which was held January 5 through February 6. The winners are:… General Interest
From the CEO: IIBEC’s 2025 Year in Review February 11, 2026 From the CEO: 2025 Year in Review By Brian Pallasch, CAE In 2025, IIBEC saw gains across its offerings—from meeting attendance to technical resources, chapter growth, and IIBEC credentials. Our CBECxP certification program…
President’s Message: O Canada! February 11, 2026 By Chris Dawkins, PE O Canada! GREETINGS, IIBEC COMMUNITY! Since the start of my term as IIBEC president, the central theme of my columns for IIBEC Interface has been the power and… Codes and Standards
Facade Failures: Common Types, Causes, and Lessons Learned February 11, 2026 Facade Failures: Common Types, Causes, and Lessons Learned By Paul Sujka, PE, and Matthew Normandeau, PE, LEED AP FACADE FAILURES Facade systems serve several critical purposes for buildings and structures,… Technical Article
Hygrothermal Failure Case Study: Fergusson School February 11, 2026 Hygrothermal Failure Case Study: Fergusson School By Dave Edkins, PhD (Civil), CMEngNZ, CPEng, IntPE(NZ)/APEC Engineer; Graham Tennent; and Nick Edkins, PhD (Science) INSULATED ROOFS THAT are insulated above the purlins and contain… Technical Article
