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
Key Political Positions in the Biden Administration Remain Unfilled as the Senate Focuses on Legislation and Judges August 20, 2021 Presidents of both parties routinely complain about the same problem—the process of getting political appointees confirmed is frustratingly slow. Despite decades of Washington experience and large Rolodex, this has been the case for the Biden… News/Advocacy
Infrastructure Package Updates: IIBEC Supports Senate Bipartisan Bill; House to Begin Work August 20, 2021 President Joe Biden secured a bipartisan victory when the Senate passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package on a vote of 69-30. IIBEC joined other members of the construction sector in signing a letter of… News/Advocacy
Diamonds are a Student’s Best Friend August 12, 2021 Diamonds are a Student’s Best Friend This year, as part of the Foundations’ Auction, there will be a very special drawing to benefit the IIBEC Convention/Student Participation Fund. For a gift of $100… General Interest
