Historic Industrial Building Reuse and the Building Enclosure August 2, 2024 The Industrial Revolution in the US brought about large-scale facilities throughout the country, but over time, these facilities were often abandoned due to shifting industries. With a focus on sustainability and preservation, reuse of these facilities has become more prevalent. Technical Article
Brick by Brick: Traditional and Unconventional Masonry Restoration Strategies August 2, 2024 Exterior masonry walls are designed and constructed using a variety of strategies to limit air movement into and out of buildings, manage moisture, and provide thermal control. Given the number of masonry restoration strategies possible, no two exterior masonry walls will be exactly the same. Technical Article
Canada Green Buildings Strategy Released July 29, 2024 On July 16, 2024, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson released the first Canada Green Buildings Strategy (CGBS). The strategy is designed to increase the energy efficiency in Canadians’ homes and buildings while focusing on affordability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. IIBEC submitted comments regarding the original proposal. Government Relations
Member Profile: Jeremy Bridwell, RRC, REWC, PE July 12, 2024 Jeremy Bridwell is an associate principal at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. (WJE) in the Dallas, Texas, office. He is a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC®), Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC®), and Professional Engineer (PE). He is currently the chair of the Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting Award Committee, just finished his term on the Education Committee, is serving on the Roof Drainage Course Development Task Force, and is a past officer and active with the IIBEC North Texas Chapter. IIBEC Members
Code Changes Affecting the Building Enclosure in the 2024 International Building Code July 11, 2024 system that incorporates photovoltaic modules and functions as a component an integral part of the building envelope, such as roof assemblies and roof coverings, exterior wall envelopes and exterior wall coverings,… Codes and Standards
President’s Message: Embracing Technology to Achieve Greater Benefits July 11, 2024 President’s message By Robért Hinojosa, F-IIBEC, RBEC, RRO, REWO, PE, CDT President BUILDING ENCLOSURE PROFESSIONALS are savvy business people. Consequently, we are constantly on the hunt for innovations…
