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
IIBEC Participates in Roofing Day 2023 Planning Session July 28, 2022 By John Boling Roofing Day 2023 may be nine months away, but IIBEC and other sponsors recently shared ideas on how Roofing Day could be made more inclusive and appeal to a wider audience. To… News/Advocacy
Rossiter, Paroli, Buccellato, and Côté Receive Awards from ASTM July 27, 2022 Walt Rossiter receives the Gumpertz Award during ASTM International’s June meeting. During its June meeting in Seattle, Washington, ASTM International presented longtime IIBEC member Walt Rossiter Jr., F-IIBEC, PhD, with multiple awards. Rossiter received one… IIBEC Members
Little by Little, AmazonSmile Impact on Foundation Adds Up July 20, 2022 Since 2019, the RCI-IIBEC Foundation has been participating in the AmazonSmile program. The program is a way for the foundation’s donors to support the foundation through their regular purchases on Amazon. Using a special portal, Smile.Amazon.com, and selecting the foundation as a beneficiary, Amazon gives a small percentage of all purchases to the foundation. This past quarter, AmazonSmile sent $84.17, our highest donation to date. In total, the foundation has received $423.38 since the program began. RCI-IIBEC Foundations
