Responsible Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Data: Considerations for Building Enclosure Professionals September 15, 2022 28 • IIBEC Interface September 2022 Responsible Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Data: Considerations for Building Enclosure Professionals By Margaret H. McKay, MSc, JD, PMP, CIPP/C, and Alana Gin, Dip. Eng. ith the recent attention to social media and artificial intelligence (AI), one might think that ethical challenges related to data are new. Regrettably, they […] Read More
Exploring the Dos and Don’ts of Curtainwall Transitions September 15, 2022 20 • IIBEC Interface September 2022 Building designs are increasingly incorporating multiple facade enclosure systems to achieve desired aesthetics. Although the design of typical facade enclosure systems—such as a rainscreen system, brick masonry veneer wall, or curtainwall system—may individually be simple, the detailing at the transitions among these systems is a key component in designing […] Read More
Let’s Rap About Building Wraps! September 15, 2022 10 • IIBEC Interface September 2022 Let’s Rap About Building Wraps! Sheet membranes used for water or air barriers, and their composition, attachment, and testing By Scott D. Wood Even well-designed and properly installed cladding or siding will eventually fail to prevent weather-related water and air intrusion. Therefore, additional barriers are used to reduce the […] Read More
Eye in the Sky – Mitigating Facade Access Risks through UAVs’ Aerial Imagery September 13, 2022 20 • IIBEC Interface September 2023 Feature Eye in the Sky—Mitigating Facade Access Risks through UAVs’ Aerial Imagery By Kimani Augustine, PE, and Michael Cobb FACADE ACCESS AND maintenance are often integral aspects of commercial building operations. Utilized by a variety of services for tasks such as cleaning, repair, and glass replacement, these access systems […] Read More
Winds Are Changing in Canada: Verifying Wind Load Code Provisions on a Low-Slope Gabled Roof with Field Measurements and Wind Tunnel Data May 15, 2022 Read More
Evaluating Adhesion of Hot-Applied Rubberized Asphalt Membrane to Moisture Mitigation coatings May 15, 2022 Read More
