Bob Alford, October 31, 1950–March 31, 2022 April 13, 2022 Longtime IIBEC member Bob Alford died unexpectedly last month at the age of 71. An online obituary highlighted Alford’s Michigan childhood, service in the Air Force, and the company Alford started, Amtech Roofing Consultants... General Interest
Member Profile: Amy Peevey, RRO, REWC, PE, CDT April 13, 2022 IIBEC First Vice President Amy Peevey, RRO, REWC, PE, CDT is a principal and director with SOCOTEC Consulting Inc. She lives in Houston, Texas, has been a member of IIBEC since 2008, and has served… About IIBEC
Roof Wind Load Design April 12, 2022 “Roof design” is a powerful concept that is often misunderstood, misrepresented, or applied incorrectly in today’s industry. When it comes to roof design, the big question is, “Who is responsible for the roof design, or… Interface Highlight
What I Learned at the 2022 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show: A Student’s Perspective April 7, 2022 Growing up in New York City, I was always impressed by the aesthetics of skyscrapers. So it was exciting to discover a sponsorship opportunity to attend the IIBEC Convention and Trade Show... General Interest
IIBEC’s First-Round Successes with 2024 Building Code Changes April 7, 2022 By Emily Lorenz IIBEC Senior Director of Technical Services Emily Lorenz, PE, attended the International Code Council’s Committee Action Hearings in Rochester, New York, March 28–April 5, 2022, to support the six IIBEC code change… General Interest
IIBEC Activates Members to Oppose Onerous Ohio Legislation April 6, 2022 By John Boling Last weekend, IIBEC alerted consultant members in Ohio about procurement legislation that would circumvent qualification-based selection (QBS) of design services. The legislation (S. 260) was scheduled to be considered by a… General Interest
April 2022 President’s Message: Three Keys to Continuing IIBEC’s Momentum April 5, 2022 By Christopher Giffin, RRC, AIA, President As I sit here in my living room, about to start my first president’s message, the words of several past presidents are constantly running through my mind. Their somewhat… General Interest
Department of Energy Issues Energy-Saving Rules for Federal Buildings March 31, 2022 Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced new building energy code requirements for federal buildings. Specifically, on March 30, DOE’s press release proposed: Beginning in April 2023, all new buildings and major… IIBEC Members
