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
New Podcast – IIBEC’s leadership in Understanding Roofing Drainage November 1, 2021 In this Roofing Road Trip, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Brian T. Pallasch, CAE, CEO/EVP of IIBEC. In a follow-up to the Stephen Patterson, RRC, PE and Dr. Madan Mehta, PE, Ph.D. Roofing… General Interest
November/December 2021 President’s Message: Supply-Chain Blues November 1, 2021 I am writing this President’s Message on the day of my 26th wedding anniversary, quite unbeknownst to my wife, Karen. Like many of my domestic duties, I’m also late with the IIBEC deliverables…
Department of Energy Recognizes Projects as Part of Building Envelope Campaign October 21, 2021 IIBEC was pleased to be a partner of the Department of Energy’s Building Envelope Campaign. The projects recognized for 2021 achieved high marks in the following areas: Motivate action and increase awareness of… General Interest
Rainfall Intensity Changes Over Time: Have the Codes Kept Pace? October 18, 2021 More intense rains seem to be occurring and with greater frequency in many parts of the United States. In 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that total annual precipitation has increased in the… Interface Highlight
Climate Change Risk Management Plans Published by GSA and 20 Other Agencies October 14, 2021 by John Boling A new General Services Administration (GSA) plan lays the groundwork for future climate-adaptation and resilience design considerations that may be required for buildings rented or constructed by the GSA. On October 7,… News/Advocacy
