Joe Hale Honored December 14, 2020 By Rick Gardner RCI-IIBEC Foundation Director Emeritus Joe Hale Former Foundation chair and IIBEC member extraordinaire Joe Hale, F-IIBEC, was honored on Thursday, November 12, for his service, dedication, and commitment to the RCI-IIBEC Foundation,… RCI-IIBEC Foundations
An RRO, an RRC, and now… a Bachelors Degree December 14, 2020 By Benjamin Scales, RRC, RRO Almost two years ago, I started the journey to complete my college degree. In 1989, I was invited to leave the University of Kentucky due to poor academic performance. The… IIBEC Members
Meet the Region Director Candidates for 2021 December 14, 2020 The 2021 IIBEC Region Director elections will be electronic and open to eligible voting members. Region Director voting will begin on January 6, 2021 and go through January 20, 2021. An email will be sent… IIBEC Members
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
