Reviving a Historic Landmark: Restoration and Monitoring of “Detroit’s Largest Art Object,”, the Iconic Fisher Building July 11, 2024 THE FISHER BUILDING, an iconic example of Art Deco architecture, stands as a National Historic Landmark and a symbol of Detroit’s rich architectural heritage from the golden age of the automobile. Technical Article
IIBEC Calls on Baltimore City Council to Protect the Primacy of the Designer of Record July 10, 2024 On June 28, 2024, IIBEC sent a letter to the Baltimore City Council concerning Council Bill 21-0160, which mandates that all new construction (commercial and residential) and additions must install a cool roof. An earlier version of the bill only applied to buildings partly financed with city funds, but just before the city council voted on passage it was amended to include all residential and commercial roofs. General Interest
2024-2025 The Guide – An Overview of IIBEC Services, Now Available! June 26, 2024 The Guide: An Overview of IIBEC Services Now Available Download today to gain easy access to the following: A… About IIBEC
Michigan Panel Passes IIBEC-Backed QBS Bill June 23, 2024 On June 18, 2024, a Michigan legislative panel approved legislation that would expand the use of qualifications-based selection (QBS) for the selection of architect and engineering design (A/E/D) professionals, sending it to the full House for a vote. Government Relations
On Sale Now! Get IIBEC Education at a Discount! June 11, 2024 Summer school starts with IIBEC education—at 40% Off for members! But don’t wait! Our sale goes only through July 5, 2024. Just enter code membersummer24 at checkout to save 40%! (Nonmembers save 25% by… General Interest
IIBEC Opposition Helps Defeat Anti-QBS Bill in Illinois June 9, 2024 IIBEC, in conjunction with other design and construction groups, succeeded in killing legislation in Illinois that would sidestep the qualifications-based selection (QBS) of architects, engineers, and design professionals. Introduced in the Illinois state senate in late April, S. 3932 would have amended the state procurement code to allow state agencies and school districts to use job order contracting (cooperative purchasing) to procure construction services—which, as defined in the bill, include architecture/engineering/design services. Government Relations
IIBEC Signs Coalition Letters Supporting Building Codes May 30, 2024 During the past month, IIBEC signed two coalition letters in support of building codes that were sent to US congressional committees. Government Relations
Foundations Award Eight Academic Scholarships for 2024–2025 May 29, 2024 The RCI-IIBEC Foundation is excited to announce the eight winners of its 2024–2025 Robert W. Lyons and RCI Lewis W. Newlan academic scholarships. The $5,000 Lyons scholarship is specifically for undergraduate education expenses for students studying construction or building sciences, architecture, or engineering. The RCI Lewis W. Newlan scholarship is for $2,500 and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students—again for studies in construction or building sciences, architecture, or engineering. Altogether, the 2024–2025 scholarships total $30,000. RCI-IIBEC Foundations
