RCI-IIBEC Foundation Unveils New Logo February 10, 2020 The RCI-IIBEC Foundation (formerly RCI Foundation) has unveiled their new logo, pictured below. You can also check out their new website at https://rci-iibecfoundation.org/. RCI-IIBEC Foundations
New 2020 Region Directors Announced February 4, 2020 leader by danymena88 CC0 Creative CommonsThe votes are in! IIBEC is pleased to announce the results of the recent region director election: Region IV: Neal Johnson, RRO, AIA (2nd term)… Regions and Chapters
IIBEC Releases New Manual of Practice February 3, 2020 The 2020 IIBEC Manual of Practice: Roofing, Waterproofing, and Exterior Wall Consulting and Quality Observation, is the long-awaited and all-new third edition on industry standards of practice for building enclosure consultants and quality assurance observers. Industry News
“Shake-Style” Asphalt Shingles Design Defect Prone to Hail Damage February 1, 2020 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. By Dustin Smoot, RRC, RRO… Interface Highlight
Architect Killed by Crumbling Debris From Manhattan Façade February 1, 2020 Erica Tishman, 60, AIA, a celebrated architect and VP of project management at Zubatkin, was killed December 17 when struck while walking near her office by a chunk of façade which fell from a Midtown… Interface Highlight
Xiqu Centre Wins AFBC Award February 1, 2020 The Xiqu Centre in West Kowloon, Hong Kong, has received the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Award in Architecture Medal from the Architectural Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC). Designed by Vancouver-based Revery Architecture (formerly Bing… Interface Highlight
Blast From IIBEC’s Past: 1989 February 1, 2020 Paula Baker and James Magowan in 1989. Paula Baker, shown here with then President James Magowan in 1989, was IIBEC’s first full-time paid employee, hired as an administrative assistant and convention coordinator in November of… Interface Highlight
Bahá’í Temple of South America Receives RAIC Prize February 1, 2020 The Bahá’í Temple of South America, designed by Siamak Hariri of Hariri Pontarini Architects of Toronto, ON, has received the 2019 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) International Prize for excellence in architecture. The temple,… Interface Highlight
