The IIBEC “Network” of Continuing Education Providers November 25, 2020 By Caroline Lewis Is your organization interested in providing IIBEC-approved continuing education hours (CEHs) for the building enclosure industry? Join the IIBEC Continuing Education Provider program and learn how your company can provide technical education… About IIBEC
IIBEC Chapter News – November 2020 November 19, 2020 In 2021 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
Brooks Act Turns 48 November 17, 2020 By Brian Gardiner Forty-eight years ago in October, the Brooks Act (Public Law 92-582) was enacted, requiring a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process for choosing design professionals on federal projects. The federal government uses QBS as… News/Advocacy
IIBEC Joins U.S. Department of Energy Building Envelope Campaign as Supporter November 12, 2020 IIBEC has joined with other industry leaders—the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the International Facility Management Association (IFMA)—as an organizing partner of the… News/Advocacy
Adapting Masonry Veneers to Comply With NECB 2017 November 1, 2020 By Mark Hagel, PEng, PhD Masonry is a 5,000-year-old building technology that has been proven to perform in all types of built environments because of its inherent resistance to fire, insects, and moisture degradation. However,… Interface Highlight
IoT in the Building Enclosure November 1, 2020 Photo credits: © Can Stock Photo / Funtap The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the various devices used every day around the world that are connected to the internet. This includes your smart phone,… Interface Highlight
Study Shows More Women Employed in Construction Industry November 1, 2020 Photo Credits: © Can Stock Photo / diego_cervo A new study from Smart Asset used Bureau of Labor statistics to assess the workforce, comparing 2015 to 2019. The number-three fastest-growing job for women in the… Interface Highlight
ORNL and FEMP Build Smart Walls November 1, 2020 The EMPOWER “smart” wall has internal tubes for storing cool water. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the Department of Energy’s Federal Emergency Management Program (FEMP) have… Interface Highlight
