Transforming 240 Markland Drive, Etobicoke: A Blueprint for Decarbonizing Multiunit Residential Buildings November 3, 2025 INTRODUCTION When the developer first laid eyes on the 1960s building (Fig. 1), the scene was far from inspiring. The building’s exterior was marked by aged masonry walls, aging single-pane windows,… Technical Article
That’s a Wrap for IIBEC’s 2025 BES in St. Louis October 30, 2025 The 2025 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium (BES) kicked things off October 26 with the Otter-ly Fin-tastic Welcome Reception. Attendees reconnected, made new friends, and, most important, got to enjoy the shark and otter wall. Thank you to everyone who joined us and our sponsor Carlisle Architectural Metals. Your energy set the perfect tone for the days ahead! About IIBEC
IIBEC Calls on Massachusetts Legislature to Safeguard Fair, Qualifications-Based Design Procurement October 29, 2025 IIBEC has submitted a letter to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight expressing concerns regarding Bill H.3424, An Act to Enhance Cooperative Purchasing Opportunities for Cities and Towns. Government Relations
IIBEC Advocates for Transparency and Fair Competition in Canada October 27, 2025 On October 14, 2025, IIBEC sent a letter to the Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia, Canada, outlining recommendations to enhance its bidding process, protect the public interest, and ensure independent professional design services. The letter cautioned against single-source procurement approaches, which can bypass established safeguards, conflict with provincial procurement regulations, and increase project costs. Government Relations
IIBEC’s CBECxP Certification Program Receives ANAB Accreditation October 20, 2025 The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is proud to announce that its Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP) certification program has been accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under the international standard ISO/IEC 17024. Professional Registrations
GIVING TUESDAY: ONE DAY, ENDLESS IMPACT October 15, 2025 This year’s Giving Tuesday (Tuesday, December 2, 2025) campaign focuses on strengthening the foundations’ general funds for research and education. These funds support publications such as Wind Uplift Pressures on Low-Slope Roofs (5th Edition), unit-price… RCI-IIBEC Foundations
IIBEC Call for Candidates October 14, 2025 Nominations are currently being sought for the offices of the first vice president, second vice president, and secretary/treasurer of IIBEC, as well as for directors of regions VI, V, and VI. About IIBEC
2025 Leadership Development Workshop Focuses on the Future of IIBEC Chapters October 9, 2025 2025 IIBEC Leadership Development Workshop attendees. By Christian Hamaker More than 50 IIBEC chapter leaders and sponsors traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina, for the IIBEC Leadership Development Workshop, October 7–8, 2025, where they heard from… Regions and Chapters
