IIBEC Calls on Massachusetts Legislature to Safeguard Fair, Qualifications-Based Design Procurement October 29, 2025 IIBEC has submitted a letter to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight expressing concerns regarding Bill H.3424, An Act to Enhance Cooperative Purchasing Opportunities for Cities and Towns. Government Relations
IIBEC Advocates for Transparency and Fair Competition in Canada October 27, 2025 On October 14, 2025, IIBEC sent a letter to the Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia, Canada, outlining recommendations to enhance its bidding process, protect the public interest, and ensure independent professional design services. The letter cautioned against single-source procurement approaches, which can bypass established safeguards, conflict with provincial procurement regulations, and increase project costs. Government Relations
IIBEC’s CBECxP Certification Program Receives ANAB Accreditation October 20, 2025 The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is proud to announce that its Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP) certification program has been accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under the international standard ISO/IEC 17024. Professional Registrations
GIVING TUESDAY: ONE DAY, ENDLESS IMPACT October 15, 2025 This year’s Giving Tuesday (Tuesday, December 2, 2025) campaign focuses on strengthening the foundations’ general funds for research and education. These funds support publications such as Wind Uplift Pressures on Low-Slope Roofs (5th Edition), unit-price… RCI-IIBEC Foundations
IIBEC Call for Candidates October 14, 2025 Nominations are currently being sought for the offices of the first vice president, second vice president, and secretary/treasurer of IIBEC, as well as for directors of regions VI, V, and VI. About IIBEC
2025 Leadership Development Workshop Focuses on the Future of IIBEC Chapters October 9, 2025 2025 IIBEC Leadership Development Workshop attendees. By Christian Hamaker More than 50 IIBEC chapter leaders and sponsors traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina, for the IIBEC Leadership Development Workshop, October 7–8, 2025, where they heard from… Regions and Chapters
Protecting Design Integrity in Massachusetts H.56 October 7, 2025 IIBEC has requested clarifying language in Massachusetts House Bill 56 (H.56), “An Act Empowering Municipalities and Local Governments,” which proposes to expand the authority of municipalities to engage in cooperative purchasing and other procurement activities. General Interest
IIBEC Urges Michigan Senate to Advance QBS Legislation October 6, 2025 By Irene Butler IIBEC recently urged the Michigan State Senate Regulatory Reform Committee to advance House Bill 4774, sponsored by Rep. Parker Fairbairn (R). The bill would strengthen and expand the use of the… Government Relations
