Blast from IIBEC’s Past: 1996 September 1, 2020 In 1996, IIBEC (then RCI) partnered with several organizations with which we still frequently collaborate, including NIST, NRCA, SPRI, and ORNL. Colin Murphy, RRC, was awarded the first-ever Horowitz Award (so named for past president… Interface Highlight
Member Profile – Robert J. Boessen, Sr., RRC, CDT August 24, 2020 By Rick Gardner Robert J. Boessen, Sr., RRC, CDT In our ongoing series of IIBEC member profiles, we highlight Robert Boessen of Grayco Roofing Consultants out of St. Louis, MO. IIBEC Members
IIBEC Member News – July/August 2020 August 24, 2020 Peevey Joins Vidaris Amy Peevey Vidaris Inc. announced that Amy Peevey has joined its Building Envelope team as regional director located in the firm’s Houston, TX office. Peevey will lead… IIBEC Members
Foundation Canada and Canadian Chapters to Host NRC Virtual Building Science Insights August 20, 2020 The RCI Foundation Canada is collaborating with the National Research Council Canada and the Canadian chapters of IIBEC to present a series of webinars entitled “Virtual Building… RCI-IIBEC Foundations
IIBEC Chapter News – August 2020 August 11, 2020 IIBEC Florida Chapter Debuts New Scholarship Program By IIBEC Florida Chapter Treasurer Dawn Holsinger In 2019, the IIBEC Florida Chapter assembled a scholarship committee to aid students pursuing a career in construction. By March of… Regions and Chapters
Understanding Acoustics for Dynamic Building Enclosures With Wind-Driven Kinetic Façade Systems August 1, 2020 By Jim Leslie and Kevin Smith This article is also available in audio format as a podcast. Search your favorite podcast app for “IIBEC,” visit https://anchor.fm/iibec, or listen right here in your browser. Wind-driven… Interface Highlight
IIBEC Issues Statement in Support of Racial Equality; Creates Task Force July 31, 2020 The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) has created a Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion and released a Statement in Support of Racial Equality. Interface Highlight
Atlassian to Build Huge “Hybrid Timber” Skyscraper July 31, 2020 Aerial view. Bird’s-eye view. Images courtesy of BVN. Global software giant Atlassian has released plans to build the world’s “tallest hybrid timber tower” as its new headquarters in Sydney,… Interface Highlight
