May/June 2026 From the CEO: IIBEC Remains Focused on Four Strategic Goals May 18, 2026 It was great to see so many building enclosure professionals at the recent IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show in Sacramento, California! The hotels and SAFE Convention Center were great hosts, and the weather couldn’t have been better. I thought I’d take the opportunity to provide some highlights from my remarks at the Annual Meeting of the Members, which was held during the convention on March 15, 2026. Read More
From the CEO: How Partnerships Help the Industry April 17, 2026 You've read it in these pages before (From the CEO: “The Power of Partnerships,” July 2022), but it bears repeating: partnerships continue to benefit IIBEC and the broader building enclosure industry. Read More
From the CEO: IIBEC’s 2025 Year in Review February 11, 2026 From the CEO: 2025 Year in Review By Brian Pallasch, CAE In 2025, IIBEC saw gains across its offerings—from meeting attendance to technical resources, chapter growth, and IIBEC credentials. Our CBECxP certification program achieved ANAB accreditation under ISO/IEC 17024, demonstrating the program’s rigor, independence, and credibility. IIBEC’s annual convention and trade show hit its highest […] Read More
From the CEO: See You Out West for Our Annual Convention January 21, 2026 IT’S COLD HERE on the East Coast as I sit down to write this—with snow on the ground (yes, even this morning in Raleigh, North Carolina), more cold temps on the way, and two months of winter still ahead. I’m prepared (I think) for another North Carolina winter, but days like these remind me how […] Read More
From the CEO: Looking Back on a Successful Year January 16, 2026 By Brian Pallasch, CAE, EVP & CEO THE CALENDAR YEAR is winding down, and for IIBEC, what a year it’s been. From earning ANSI National Accreditation Board approval for our CBECxP certification program to completing a new member-engagement survey—and hosting a successful IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show and Building Enclosure Symposium—2025 has challenged and […] Read More
From the CEO: Members: We Heard You. Here’s How We’re Responding. December 02, 2025 From the CEO By Brian Pallasch, CAE EVP & CEO Members: We Heard You. Here’s How We’re Responding. to share your experiences, whether it’s about earning credentials, completing education, or attending chapter events. We’re also enhancing our product and content offerings. Beyond continuing our trusted educational programs, we’re investing in new opportunities—such as our Blueprints […] Read More
From the CEO: New Branch, New Volunteer Opportunity November 03, 2025 From the CEO By Brian Pallasch, EVP & CEO New Branch, New Volunteer Opportunity California. Volunteers are essential to IIBEC’s mission: to advance the profession of building enclosure consulting. Every credentialing program, every educational offering, every piece of technical guidance has been created and improved by IIBEC volunteers. When you see a well-attended education event […] Read More
From the CEO: We’re Working to Elevate IIBEC Credentials. You Can Help. September 11, 2025 From the CEO ©2025 International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) By Brian Pallasch, EVP & CEO We’re Working to Elevate IIBEC Credentials. You Can Help. Beyond recognition, survey participants highlighted tangible benefits of IIBEC credentials in their careers. Many reported that credentials provide a competitive edge in RFQs and proposals, often serving as the […] Read More
From the CEO: IIBEC’s Role-and Yours-in Ethics Reporting July 24, 2025 From the CEO By Brian Pallasch, EVP & CEO IIBEC’s Role—and Yours—in Ethics Reporting Complaints can be lodged against an IIBEC member or credential holder if the complainant believes there was a potential breach of one or more of the Rules of Practice in the IIBEC Code of Ethics. All complaints must be filed within […] Read More
From the CEO: Summer, Student Enthusiasm Paint a Positive Vision of Our Future May 20, 2025 AS THE WEATHER warms, I find myself looking ahead to the summer and the opportunities that come following the end of a school year. Graduation season is upon us—a time of optimism and celebration for the future of the building enclosure profession. We’re coming off our most successful convention during my time at IIBEC, with […] Read More
