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
IIBEC Chapter News – July 2022 July 18, 2022 IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter Sells Out Golf Tournament The IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter hosted its annual golf tournament at the beautiful Pipers Heath Golf Club on June 28, 2022, in Milton, Ontario. Regions and Chapters
July 2022: IIBEC’s Strategic Plan Includes Advocacy at the Chapter Level July 18, 2022 Advocacy doesn’t just happen at IIBEC headquarters. IIBEC chapters serve an integral role in being the eyes and ears on the ground, partners in the fight, and even leading the efforts—yes, you read that right: Chapters are leading. Find out how IIBEC members in the Virginia Chapter were able to collaborate with other industry groups to formulate a plan, draft state legislation, find a sponsor, and secure passage through both chambers for legislation that was then signed into law. Government Relations
Foundations Offer Student Sponsorship for 2022 IIBEC/AEI Building Enclosure Symposium July 14, 2022 The RCI-IIBEC Foundation and RCI Foundation Canada are pleased to announce that they will be providing funding for up to 20 full-time college students to attend the 2022 IIBEC/AEI Building Enclosure Symposium, November 14 and 15 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Through the Hale Student Sponsorship Fund, registration, hotel, and up to $500 in travel expenses are covered for students. RCI-IIBEC Foundations
IIBEC Pauses 2023 Document Competition July 13, 2022 IIBEC has announced that its Document Competition will not run in 2023. The committee is revamping the program and will be rolling out a new program as part of the IIBEC 40th anniversary celebration at the… About IIBEC
Lorenz New Voting Member of ASHRAE 90.1 Subcommittee July 13, 2022 IIBEC Senior Director of Technical Services Emily Lorenz, PE, FACI has been granted voting status on the Envelope Subcommittee of ASHRAE 90.1—Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. The subcommittee develops provisions for ASHRAE… Industry News