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
Help Shape the Future of IIBEC Speakers and Education August 11, 2021 IIBEC has been committed to providing educational opportunities for its members since the inception of the organization. To further and enhance those efforts, we developed a “Train the Trainer” program to prepare instructors to offer… General Interest
August 2021 President’s Message: Involuntary Yoga August 9, 2021 As I write this message in late June 2021, the announcement has just gone live that registration is open for the IIBEC Annual Convention and Trade Show, being held this year…
IIBEC Advocacy – August 2021 August 9, 2021 IIBEC-Backed Brooks Language Included in House Funding Bill On June 29, the House Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Services and General Funding Bill, which includes IIBEC-backed language upholding the Brooks Act. Specifically,… Interface Highlight
IIBEC Launches Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP®) Application August 9, 2021 By Alec Jeffries, Senior Director of Membership and Credentials Candidates for IIBEC’s Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP®) credential can now complete an interactive online application process. With the expansion of IIBEC’s focus to building… Professional Registrations
The Passing of Joe Hale August 9, 2021 Joe Hale, longtime member of IIBEC (formerly of RCI) passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021, at his home in Max Meadows, Va. Hale is a past RCI President, RCI-IIBEC Foundation Chair, and Fellow of… Interface Highlight
