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Government Shutdown Risk: Be Prepared

September 26, 2025

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.

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New York, Wisconsin Adopt Codes

August 22, 2025

In the last month, New York state and Wisconsin have adopted changes to their state building codes. IIBEC recently joined the Coalition for Current Safety Codes, which is aimed at advancing safety by advocating for the adoption and successful implementation of current building, sustainability, electrical, and life safety codes. The coalition was formed by the International Code Council and National Fire Protection Association

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IIBEC Teams Up with Mid-South Chapter in Opposition to Code-Shirking Bill

April 02, 2025

By John Boling Early this year, IIBEC’s service flagged a bill in Tennessee, HB 801/SB 11954, specifying that the International Energy Conservation Code’s (IECC) requirements for roof solar reflectance and thermal emittance for low-sloped roofs do not apply in this state. Working with the IIBEC Mid-South Chapter, IIBEC researched the issue, determined it was problematic, […]

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IIBEC Urges Michigan Senate Committee to Expedite QBS Bill

December 13, 2024

On December 12, 2024, leaders from IIBEC sent a letter urging the Michigan State Senate Regulatory Reform Committee to expeditiously pass MI HB 5654, which would expand the use of the qualifications-based selection (QBS) process for the procurement of architect and engineering design (A/E/D) professional services. 

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