Solar Panels at High Altitude on Hawaii’s Big Island February 1, 2021 Photo by Mark Devenot. In an effort to reduce their carbon footprint and in line with their desire to be “good stewards of the planet,” the W. M. Keck Observatory on Hawaii’s Big Island… Interface Highlight
Billerica Memorial High School February 1, 2021 Billerica Memorial High School’s designers, Perkins&Will, of Boston, Massachusetts, set out to create a space where students and their teachers could see things in a different way. The target of LEED… Interface Highlight
Roofing Fatalities Up 15% in 2019 February 1, 2021 A report released by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in December of 2020 shows that the number of roofing fatalities reported in 2019 was up 15% from 2018. The National Census… Interface Highlight
Blast From IIBEC’s Past: 1999 February 1, 2021 Member Darryl Rodgers played the bagpipes to lead attendees to the trade show opening in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1999. In 1999, the first issue of RCItems was published. This newsletter took member news, the… Interface Highlight
Roofing Coalition Urges Widespread COVID-19 Vaccinations January 29, 2021 A coalition of roofing trade associations representing contractors, manufacturers, distributors, and consultants urges eligible individuals to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccinations when available and recommended by local health officials and medical professionals. The… News/Advocacy
IIBEC Announces Virtual Spring Symposium for May 2021 January 29, 2021 Raleigh, NC— The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is pleased to announce the 2021 IIBEC Virtual Spring Symposium to be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May… General Interest
IIBEC Chapter News – January 2021 January 26, 2021 Beginning next month, we will be introducing a Chapter Spotlight feature on the main page of our website. This spotlight will showcase one chapter a month, covering education, social activities, and more. Stay tuned!… Regions and Chapters
IIBEC Staff News – Kennedy Joins Team January 22, 2021 Kristen Kennedy joined IIBEC on December 16, 2020, in the role of director of education. She will work with the Education Committee to continue to build upon the current education offerings as well as assisting… About IIBEC
