The Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) Process and Its Keys to Success April 21, 2023 Historically, one of the most common and most expensive areas of building failure is the exterior enclosure. When applied systematically and geared toward the project’s specific needs, the building enclosure commissioning (BECx) process can… Interface Highlight
Deflection and Drift Considerations for the Enclosure Design of Prefabricated Facade Panels April 21, 2023 The structures that hold up our buildings are not infinitely rigid. Instead, building structures are intentionally designed to undergo a limited amount of movement under wind loads, live loads, seismic loads, and other forces. The… Interface
Are Snow Avalanches from Roofs Preventable? April 21, 2023 Forty years ago, an unprecedented avalanche occurred at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe, California, and caused the deaths of seven people. I recently watched the 2021 documentary film Buried,1 which is a recounting… General Interest
Celebrating You—the IIBEC Volunteers! April 21, 2023 Since our founding, the leaders of IIBEC (formerly RCI) have depended on volunteers to maintain and grow the organization. Forty years later, this is still true. We are truly humbled by the number of IIBEC… IIBEC Members
Chapter Spotlight: IIBEC New England Chapter April 21, 2023 Chapter Spotlight: IIBEC New England Chapter What geographical region do you serve? New England What events does your chapter currently have planned? First, we have our annual golf tournament… Regions and Chapters
IIBEC Leaders Join the 2023 Roofing Day in DC April 21, 2023 Roofing industry professionals descended upon Washington, DC, April 18–19, 2023, to participate in the 2023 Roofing Day in DC. IIBEC’s delegation, led by Amy Peevey, president, and Brian Pallasch, executive vice president and chief executive officer, was joined by Chris Giffin, immediate past president, and Melissa Lieb, IIBEC Advocacy Committee chair, as well as John Boling, IIBEC’s director of government relations. Government Relations
Albert Duwyn Announces Retirement as Chair of RCI Foundation Canada; Paroli Takes Over April 19, 2023 Albert Duwyn, RRC, F-IIBEC, longtime chair of the RCI Foundation Canada, has announced his retirement, and Dr. Ralph Paroli has been elected the new chair of the RCI Foundation Canada. About IIBEC
IIBEC Opposes Missouri Bill Expanding Cooperative Purchasing to Include Design Services April 18, 2023 On April 6, 2023, IIBEC submitted testimony to the Missouri State Senate Committee on Governmental Accountability outlining opposition to S. 544, which would expand cooperative purchasing authorizations to include architectural, engineering, and design services. Government Relations
