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
Preview of the 2021 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show August 9, 2021 IIBEC’s premier annual event features over 17 hours of live, in-person educational seminars, a two-day trade show, and live product demonstrations. IIBEC’s 2021 International Convention and Trade Show provides a forum for professionals who share… Interface Highlight
Integrated Fluid-Applied Air- and Water-Resistive Barrier Membranes and Accessories with Elements of the Building Enclosure August 9, 2021 By Bill Egan Figure 1 Figure 1 Figure 1. An example of a penetration that has been made air- and watertight using a reinforcing mesh/fluid-applied material. The primary element of the building… Interface Highlight
Is Canada Headed Toward Early Elections? Some Signs Point to “Yes” July 27, 2021 by John Boling The next federal elections in Canada must be held on or before October 16, 2023, and several recent developments may indicate that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will call for them to be… News/Advocacy
Member Profile: Stephanie Robinson July 23, 2021 Stephanie Robinson is director of Eastern Canada Building Sciences for WSP Canada, president of the Quebec Ontario Chapter of IIBEC, and a past vice president of the Southern Ontario Chapter of IIBEC. Stephanie studied… IIBEC Members
Foundation Announces 2021–2022 Scholarship Winners July 22, 2021 The RCI-IIBEC Foundation is excited to announce the 2021–2022 recipients of the Robert W. Lyons and RCI Lewis W. Newlan scholarships. These scholarships for students aiming for a career in the construction or building enclosure… News/Advocacy
