2021 Giving Tuesday November 17, 2021 Foundations Receive Record Gifts for Giving Tuesday Both RCI-IIIBEC Foundation and RCI Foundation Canada reached their highest level of giving on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, as part of the global Giving Tuesday. Specifically, $108,825 was… RCI-IIBEC Foundations
House Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Sends It to President’s Desk for Signature November 10, 2021 by John Boling Legislation that will provide jobs and other ancillary benefits to the industry over the coming years passed the House of Representatives on November 5, 2021. Specifically, the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and… News/Advocacy
IIBEC Member News – October 2021 November 9, 2021 Bob Martin: A Life Well Lived By William S. Tipton, RRC, President, Roof Maintenance Systems Longtime IIBEC member Bob Martin died unexpectedly on October 13, 2021, at the age of 79. Bob was a mentor… IIBEC Members
Chapter Spotlight: IIBEC Mid-South Chapter November 8, 2021 Chapter Spotlight: IIBEC Mid-South Chapter What geographical region do you serve? The IIBEC Mid-South Chapter’s geographical region includes over 40,000 square miles of the ‘Bluegrass’ State of Kentucky, featuring coal fields, mountains,… Regions and Chapters
IIBEC Leadership Workshop Convenes in Raleigh November 5, 2021 IIBEC held its 2021 IIBEC Leadership Development Workshop—an annual event presented this year both in-person and virtually—in Raleigh, North Carolina, headquarters November 4–5, 2021. Sponsored by IB Roof, Lightning Protection Institute, and Situra, the event… IIBEC Members
Parker Sworn in as OSHA Head as Vaccine Mandate Rule Is Finalized November 5, 2021 by John Boling On November 3, 2021, Doug Parker was sworn in as head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) after receiving confirmation by the US Senate in late October. Parker most recently… Government Relations
Best Practices for the Design and Installation of Thermoplastic Roofing Systems November 1, 2021 Part 1: Common Mistakes in Roof Insulation and Membrane Selection In the roofing industry, several everyday design practices and jobsite tasks can, and typically do, have a major impact on the proper completion… Interface Highlight
OSHA Sets Sights on Reducing Heat Injuries November 1, 2021 On October 26, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an effort to address heat injury and illness prevention in outdoor and indoor work environments. The 61-page advanced… News/Advocacy
