NCARB/NOMA Study Finds Architectural Field Lacks Diversity September 1, 2020 The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and the National Organization for Minority Architects (NOMA) partnered to collect data on equity in the process of becoming… Interface Highlight
Public Works Building Uses Roads as Design Motif September 1, 2020 A public works department in Bexar County, San Antonio, TX, has a unique approach to the design of various aspects of their new building. They’ve created a motif using “an abstracted map of the major… Interface Highlight
Sustainable Bricks Are Made of Recycled Materials September 1, 2020 Silica plastic blocks are a strong, lightweight building material made of factory waste/dust and mixed plastic waste. Indian firm Rhino Machines has partnered with R+D Studio architects to create the “silica plastic block.” Composed… Interface Highlight
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
