Engineering Tomorrow’s Envelopes: Smart Blue Roofs Pioneering Sustainable Building Practices January 16, 2026 By Jason Paulos, MBSc, LEED AP; Sal Alajek, RRO, PEng; and Sidney Picco, MSc and BASc INTRODUCTION Urbanization has altered the natural hydrological cycle, leading to significant challenges in managing stormwater in… Technical Article
Forward-Thinking, Solar-Ready Commercial Roof Design January 16, 2026 By Samantha Corbel, PE; Jacob Ringer, EIT; and John Karras, PE RECENT ENERGY CONSERVATION code updates in various North American jurisdictions have introduced requirements for new and significantly altered roofs to… Technical Article
Be an Ambassador at the 2026 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show January 12, 2026 IIBEC is excited to continue the Ambassador Program at the 2026 Convention and Trade Show in Sacramento, California. First launched in 2014, the program helps first-time attendees and new members feel welcomed and engaged throughout the convention. About IIBEC
Wisconsin Pushes Ahead with New Building Codes After Governor’s Veto December 18, 2025 The adoption of new building codes in Wisconsin had been in flux in Wisconsin. However, Wisconsin has transitioned to the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) model codes on October 1, 2025. Government Relations
Meet the Candidates for 2026 December 9, 2025 First Vice President Second Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Region IV Director Region V Director… General Interest
Foundation Scholarship Deadlines Set December 3, 2025 Academic scholarship applications for the Robert W. Lyons and RCI Lewis W. Newlan awards will be accepted from December 10, 2025, through April 14, 2026. Each year the RCI-IIBEC Foundation awards up to $30,000 in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited program of architecture, architectural engineering, structural or civil engineering, construction, or building sciences. Since 2018, the foundation has awarded $227,500 in scholarships to 65 students through this program. RCI-IIBEC Foundations
Anchored Brick Veneer: What Can Go Wrong and How to Prevent This December 2, 2025 Anchored Brick Veneer: What Can Go Wrong and How to Prevent This ANCHORED BRICK SYSTEMS Anchored brick veneer is a cladding system that is designed with a structural backup wall where the brick… Codes and Standards
