Energy-RCI: A Web Tool for the Thermal Design of Commercial Roofs September 19, 2022 Energy-RCI is a National Research Council (NRC) Canada web application tool developed for the thermal design of commercial roofs. Available at https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research- development/products-services/software- applications/energy-rci, the aim of Energy-RCI version 1.0 is to provide… Codes and Standards
Roof Decks A to Z Part 17: Conventional Steel Decks September 15, 2022 24 • IIBEC Interface August 2022 The type of substrate discussed in this article, conventional steel deck, is called metal, fluted, corrugated, and ribbed decking. However, it will be referred to here as “steel”… Technical Article
Six Components that Will Protect Your Building Enclosure and the Electronic Infrastructure from Lightning Damage September 15, 2022 18 • IIBEC Interface August 2022 Nearly 22,600 times in a typical year, fire departments in the United States respond to building fires caused by lightning.1 While this is a significant number of incidents,… Technical Article
IIBEC Attends Roofing Coalition Meeting at FM September 8, 2022 Emily Lorenz Emily Lorenz, PE, F-ACI, IIBEC senior director of technical services, joined other roofing industry allies at a meeting hosted by FM Global and FM Approvals near its Norwood, Massachusetts, headquarters on August 30,… Technical Advisories
IIBEC-Backed Group Calls on GSA to Protect QBS in Federal Acquisition Systems August 26, 2022 On August 17, 2002, the Council on Federal Procurement of Architectural & Engineering Services (COFPAES) cited legislative language IIBEC secured in a fiscal year (FY) 2023 appropriations bill to call on the General Services Administration (GSA) to take specific actions to protect the qualifications-based selection (QBS) process. IIBEC is a member of COFPAES and helped coordinate the effort. Government Relations
IIBEC Chapter News – August 2022 August 15, 2022 IIBEC Southern California Chapter Hosts Summer Social -Rick Mosco, IIBEC Southern California Chapter President The IIBEC Southern California Chapter was pleased to host its Summer Social and annual membership drive,… Regions and Chapters
Consultant Participation Doubles in Latest Market Index Survey for Reroofing August 5, 2022 Each quarter, IIBEC and other trade associations in the roofing industry (Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA), Chemical Fabric and Film Association, EPDM Roofing Association, Metal Construction Association, National Roofing Contractors Association,… Industry News
House Passes Spending Bill with IIBEC-Sponsored Language July 29, 2022 On July 20, 2022, IIBEC’s advocacy on behalf of consultant members was rewarded when the US House of Representatives passed legislation that included IIBEC-backed language ensuring the General Services Administration’s (GSA) commitment to qualifications-based selection (QBS) of architects, engineers, and design professionals. Government Relations
