Government Shutdown Risk: Be Prepared As of the time of publication of this article (the morning of Friday, September 26, 2025), the US Congress and the White House have not reached a funding agreement for the new fiscal year that begins Wednesday, October 1, 2025. At this point, a shutdown appears increasingly likely.
Drive Change. Fuel the Future. The RCI-IIBEC Foundation and RCI Foundation Canada are once again working to advance research, education, and the future of the building enclosure industry. This fall, the foundations are asking individuals and companies to take part in two powerful giving opportunities: Cartober, a vehicle donation program specifically for members in the US, and Giving Tuesday on December 2, 2025.
IIBEC Honors Nominations Are Open! Act by October 14, 2025! IIBEC Honors nominations are currently being accepted through October 14, 2025, in six categories.