IIBEC Instructor Development Program September 7, 2021 IIBEC has been committed to providing educational opportunities for its members since the inception of the organization. To further increase those efforts, we developed a “Train the Trainer” program to prepare instructors to offer our various… Education
House to Consider IIBEC-Backed, Senate-Passed Transportation Bill by Sept. 27 September 6, 2021 On August 24, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a rule by a vote of 220-112 that did three things: Deemed the $3.5 trillion budget resolution to be passed, allowing the reconciliation process to… Government Relations
California Energy Commission Backs Solar Mandate for New Buildings September 3, 2021 On August 11, 2021, the California Energy Commission (CEC) adopted the 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code) for new construction and renovated buildings. The CEC expects that the code updates “will produce benefits… News/Advocacy
DOE Announces New Energy Codes to Start Virtual National Energy Code Conference September 3, 2021 On July 21, 2021, at the beginning of the two-day virtual National Energy Code Conference, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm announced a series of new building energy codes. She also stated that the Department… News/Advocacy
The Art and Science of Snow Mitigation on Metal Rooftops September 1, 2021 Each year, rooftop avalanches cause costly property damage, personal injury, and even death. Snowpack can suddenly release and dump tons of snow below the eaves in a matter of seconds, endangering building elements,… Interface Highlight
Being Resilient September 1, 2021 Resilient is one of those suddenly rediscovered adjectives in our vocabulary that has found use in a number of contexts. The Oxford English Dictionary definition of resilient is “able to withstand or recover…
Findings from the Second 2021 Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing Announced September 1, 2021 In July 2021, more than 300 respondents from across the United States and Canada shared their perspectives on the current state of the reroofing industry in the second Quarterly Market Index Survey for… General Interest
Chapter Spotlight: IIBEC New England Chapter August 30, 2021 Chapter Spotlight: IIBEC New England Chapter What geographical region do you serve? New England Do you have any events coming up? October 4, 2021: 4th Annual IIBEC New England Golf Tournament… Regions and Chapters
