IIBEC Opposes Bill Requiring Steep-Slope Roofs on Public Facilities February 18, 2026 In January, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed a bill that would require all public facilities to be designed with a minimum roof slope of 3:12. If enacted, this legislation would effectively prohibit the use of low-slope roof systems on public buildings. Read More
Showcasing the Impact of IIBEC Credentials February 03, 2026 IIBEC has reached out to the government of Alberta to express our support for the inclusion of Registered Roof Observers (RRO®) in project specifications and to clarify our transition from the Roof Consultants Institute (RCI). Read More
IIBEC Addresses Utah’s Proposed Building Code Changes February 03, 2026 IIBEC recently submitted a letter raising concerns about H.B. 65, Construction Code Amendments, which if signed into law would allow existing layers of polyisocyanurate insulation to remain in place during certain roof replacements. Read More
Wisconsin Pushes Ahead with New Building Codes After Governor’s Veto December 18, 2025 The adoption of new building codes in Wisconsin had been in flux in Wisconsin. However, Wisconsin has transitioned to the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) model codes on October 1, 2025. Read More
IIBEC Advocates for Protecting Qualifications-Based Selection in Wisconsin November 13, 2025 IIBEC sent a letter on November 6, 2025, to the leading proponents of Wisconsin’s Assembly Bill 217 and Senate Bill 216, Rep. Jerry O’Connor and Sen. Cory Tomczyk, sharing the organization’s perspective on this legislation. While IIBEC supports efforts to modernize procurement procedures and improve efficiency for local governments, the organization expressed concern that raising procurement thresholds without explicitly exempting professional design services could unintentionally weaken Wisconsin’s long-standing commitment to qualifications-based selection. Read More
IIBEC Ensures Fair, Transparent School Roofing Projects in the Carolinas November 06, 2025 IIBEC has sent letters to school districts in North Carolina and South Carolina raising concerns regarding recent school roofing solicitations that relied on single-source products and that lacked independent design oversight. These practices can drive up costs, limit competition, increase risk, and impact public trust. Read More
IIBEC Advocates for Public Roofing and Building Enclosure Project Best Practices in British Columbia November 06, 2025 On November 6, 2025, IIBEC sent a letter to the city of West Kelowna highlighting key recommendations for the Jim Lind Arena Roof Replacement project. The letter emphasizes the importance of independent professional oversight and open, competitive bidding to protect public interests and ensure transparency. IIBEC noted that the project appeared to proceed without independent design involvement and relied on a single-source approach, which can increase costs, limit competition, and create conflicts of interest. Read More
IIBEC Calls on Massachusetts Legislature to Safeguard Fair, Qualifications-Based Design Procurement October 29, 2025 IIBEC has submitted a letter to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight expressing concerns regarding Bill H.3424, An Act to Enhance Cooperative Purchasing Opportunities for Cities and Towns. Read More
IIBEC Advocates for Transparency and Fair Competition in Canada October 27, 2025 On October 14, 2025, IIBEC sent a letter to the Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia, Canada, outlining recommendations to enhance its bidding process, protect the public interest, and ensure independent professional design services. The letter cautioned against single-source procurement approaches, which can bypass established safeguards, conflict with provincial procurement regulations, and increase project costs. Read More
Protecting Design Integrity in Massachusetts H.56 October 07, 2025 IIBEC has requested clarifying language in Massachusetts House Bill 56 (H.56), “An Act Empowering Municipalities and Local Governments,” which proposes to expand the authority of municipalities to engage in cooperative purchasing and other procurement activities. Read More
