Protecting Design Integrity in Massachusetts H.56 October 7, 2025 IIBEC has requested clarifying language in Massachusetts House Bill 56 (H.56), “An Act Empowering Municipalities and Local Governments,” which proposes to expand the authority of municipalities to engage in cooperative purchasing and other procurement activities. General Interest
IIBEC Urges Michigan Senate to Advance QBS Legislation October 6, 2025 By Irene Butler IIBEC recently urged the Michigan State Senate Regulatory Reform Committee to advance House Bill 4774, sponsored by Rep. Parker Fairbairn (R). The bill would strengthen and expand the use of the… Government Relations
Government Shutdown Risk: Be Prepared September 26, 2025 As of the time of publication of this article (the morning of Friday, September 26, 2025), the US Congress and the White House have not reached a funding agreement for the new fiscal year that begins Wednesday, October 1, 2025. At this point, a shutdown appears increasingly likely. Government Relations
New York, Wisconsin Adopt Codes August 22, 2025 In the last month, New York state and Wisconsin have adopted changes to their state building codes. IIBEC recently joined the Coalition for Current Safety Codes, which is aimed at advancing safety by advocating for the adoption and successful implementation of current building, sustainability, electrical, and life safety codes. The coalition was formed by the International Code Council and National Fire Protection Association Government Relations
IIBEC-Endorsed, Pro-QBS Legislation Advances in New York State Senate May 15, 2025 On May 13, 2025, the New York State Senate Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions unanimously approved legislation that would expand the use of qualifications-based selection (QBS) for the procurement of architectural, engineering, and design professionals. Government Relations
IIBEC Tells Missouri Senate to Vote Down Poorly Written Anti-Building-Code Legislation May 9, 2025 Repeat anti-building-code legislation from 2024 made a surprising amount of progress in 2025 until it hit a wall of bipartisan common sense in the state senate, where it stalled. The state’s legislative session ended before the bill’s proponents could mollify the concerns of the detractors, and the bill died. General Interest
Green Schools Save Money (SB 644): IIBEC Recommends Improvements to NC Bill April 24, 2025 In a letter dated April 22, 2025, IIBEC leaders provided North Carolina state senators with three recommendations to improve their bill promoting green buildings on North Carolina school campuses. Government Relations
IIBEC Mid-Atlantic Chapter Members Advocate for Facade Inspections April 17, 2025 By John Bolingacade Inspections Members of the IIBEC Mid-Atlantic Chapter joined with IIBEC Director of Government Affairs John Boling on April 7, 2025, to brief… Government Relations
