Look for Your IIBEC Member Survey July 18, 2023 IIBEC and Avenue M Group sent an email to all IIBEC members on Thursday, July 13, 2023, inviting them to participate in an important member survey regarding the needs and preferences of building enclosure professionals. IIBEC Members
IIBEC Joins Coalition Pushing to Allow 529 Plan Funds to Pay for Credential Programs July 14, 2023 In June, IIBEC became a founding member of the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, which advocates for economic development policy that would strengthen the workforce now and in the future. Organized by the American Society of Association Executives, the coalition’s efforts will focus on building support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477), which would allow students, workers, and families to use their 529 savings plans for costs associated with obtaining and maintaining postsecondary credentials, such as licenses and nongovernmental certifications. Government Relations
IIBEC Chapter News – July 2023 July 5, 2023 IIBEC North Texas Chapter Welcomes New College Station Branch and Hosts 40th Anniversary Celebration IIBEC is proud to announce its third new branch of 2023, the IIBEC College Station Branch. Under the… General Interest
Remediating Leaks in Below-Grade Structures and Plazas June 29, 2023 IIBEC Interface July 2023 Remediating Leaks in Below- Grade Structures and Plazas By Paul Buccellato, AIA, RWC, REWC, FASTM, F-IIBEC Feature Interface articles may cite trade, brand, or product… Technical Article
Below-Grade Waterproofing: A Closer Look into Fully Bonded Blindside System June 29, 2023 IIBEC Interface July 2023 Figure 1. Waterproofing systems can provide integral or barrier protection. Note: Negative-side and positive-side waterproofing systems are shown in the middle and right sections of the figure, respectively. Technical Article
Fifty Years of Roof Consulting June 29, 2023 26 • IIBEC Interface July 2023 Fifty Years of Roof Consulting Feature By Jim D. Koontz, PE, RRC This paper was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and… Technical Article
July 2023 President’s Message: Better Together June 28, 2023 Congratulations to the first 15 recipients of the Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP®) credential! I am so proud that these professionals successfully completed the rigorous application process and passed the CBECxP exam. I look forward to congratulating more credential holders in the future! As we celebrate this milestone, I want to acknowledge the IIBEC staff and volunteers who have developed and supported our credentialing program. Thanks to your hard work, IIBEC continues to meet our strategic goal of “lead[ing] the industry in building enclosure consulting credentials.”
