Back to School July 15, 2019 By Benjamin Scales, RRO Editor’s Note: With his permission, we are sharing this letter IIBEC recently received from member and RRO, Benjamin Scales. You can read more about our new online… IIBEC Members
Staff News – Meet Lewis and Roller; Gardner Wins Award July 15, 2019 Foundation Development Officer Rick Gardner Receives Think Apex Award Gardner receives “Think Apex” award. RCI Foundation Development Officer Rick Gardner received an award for his volunteer work for the town of Apex, NC, where he… About IIBEC
IIBEC Works with U.S. Congress to Pass Legislative Language to Ensure Responsible, Cost-Effective, and Fair Procurement Practices July 10, 2019 By Jeff Taylor IIBEC is pleased to report that in June, the U.S. House of Representatives approved responsible construction procurement legislative report language in its FY’20 appropriations process. For the second year in a row,… Industry News
RCI Foundation Supports Research on Thermal Bridging via Roof Fasteners July 10, 2019 By Rick Gardner Dr. Elizabeth GrantThe RCI Foundation has approved funding for a study, titled “Laboratory Testing of Roof Assemblies for Comparison with Simulated Models: Thermal Performance Assessment of Thermal Bridges… General Interest
IIBEC Region II Meeting – 2019 July 9, 2019 The Region II meeting will include five hours of professional development presentations (four topics lasting 1.25 hours each). The presentations include: Problematic Low-Slope Roof Decks and Proper Slope Design Considerations by Scott Coffman, PE… General Interest
Evaluating the Adequacy of Siding Attachment July 1, 2019 By John C. Wylie, REWC, PE; and Derek A. Hodgin, RBEC, PE, CDT, CCCA Introduction There are six sides to a building that engineers, architects, and consultants must consider during the design phase of a… Interface
From RCI Foundation IIBEC Convention Scholarship Winner to Building Enclosure Consultant July 1, 2019 By Navindra Budhwa The author takes a measurement on a roof.For many students who have gone through 4+ years of studies, finding a job within their field is a priority. I was no exception. I… IIBEC Members
North American Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Lifted July 1, 2019 Photo by Lance Anderson on Unsplash.The U.S., Canada, and Mexico have ended the tariffs that were in place for nearly a year on one another’s shipments of steel and aluminum. Associated General Contractors (AGC)… Industry News