Senate Panel Holds Hearing for General Services Administration Nominee June 18, 2021 by John Boling On June 10, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a nomination hearing that was largely devoid of politics for three Biden administration nominees, including Robin Carnahan to head the… News/Advocacy
Energy Efficiency Gets Big Boost in Biden Budget Bid June 18, 2021 by John Boling If you happen to catch US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm talking about what many consider a boring subject, budgets, you will be surprised to find she gives an animated and exciting… News/Advocacy
IIBEC Chapter News – June 2021 June 16, 2021 IIBEC Southern California Chapter Hosts Inaugural 2021 Technical Meeting The IIBEC Southern California Chapter was pleased to host its first Virtual Technical Meeting of 2021 on April 22nd, 2021, with approximately… Regions and Chapters
Chapter Spotlight: IIBEC Florida Chapter June 14, 2021 Chapter Spotlight: IIBEC Florida Chapter What geographical region do you serve? The state of Florida. Seminar attendees enjoy a day of learning. Do you have any events coming up? August 26,… Regions and Chapters
Member Profiles: Chip and Pierce Ward June 13, 2021 Chip and Pierce Ward are a father-and-son team. Both are active IIBEC members and work for A.P. Ward Consulting. Chip is a past president of RCI (now IIBEC), an IIBEC Fellow, and an… IIBEC Members
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 Scaled Back to Guidance for Non-Healthcare Businesses June 11, 2021 by John Boling In a surprising move, on June 9, 2021, US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh told a House panel that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) would issue an emergency temporary standard… News/Advocacy
Passing of Joe Hale June 9, 2021 Joe Hale, longtime member of IIBEC (formerly of RCI) passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021, at his home in Max Meadows, Virginia. Hale is a past RCI President, RCI-IIBEC Foundation Chair, and Fellow… IIBEC Members
IIBEC Leaders Oppose Flawed California Procurement Legislation June 4, 2021 by John Boling In a letter to state legislators, IIBEC stated its opposition to California Assembly Bill 846 that would extend for five years the job order contracting (JOC) authorization for school and community… News/Advocacy
