February 16, 2021
By Rick Gardner The RCI-IIBEC Foundation and RCI Foundation Canada are excited to announce that they have received over $80,500 in pledges and gifts for the Joe Hale Library Project of Fort Chiswell, Virginia. “This is a very special day,” said Joe Hale. “I am tickled to know that the members of this association, the […]
January 13, 2021
By Rick Gardner The RCI-IIBEC Foundation and RCI Foundation Canada application process for the Robert W. Lyons and the RCIF Lewis W. Newlan scholarships is now open. These academic scholarships are available for college, university, and trade school students who are studying architecture, engineering, or building and construction sciences in the U.S. and Canada. Applications […]
January 04, 2021
By Rick Gardner What would you tell someone starting out in the industry today? Base your business on integrity and delivering your work product on time. Associate with people you trust and who can give you advice. None of us knows everything about the structure of the enclosure and roofing. Can you tell me about […]
December 14, 2020
By Rick Gardner Former Foundation chair and IIBEC member extraordinaire Joe Hale, F-IIBEC, was honored on Thursday, November 12, for his service, dedication, and commitment to the RCI-IIBEC Foundation, IIBEC, and his community in southwest Virginia. At the event held in his honor, the Foundations Board presented the Friends of Fort Chiswell Library a check […]
May 04, 2020
With the 2020 IIBEC Convention and Trade Show going virtual, the RCI-IIBEC Foundation and RCI Foundation Canada have adapted to create a very special Denim and Diamonds Online Auction. This virtual auction will be open Friday, June 12 at 8:30 AM CST through Sunday, June 14 at 7:30 PM CST. Auction items may be viewed […]
April 17, 2020
By Foundation Development Officer Rick Gardner Record Scholarship Applications The RCI-IIBEC Foundation and the RCI Foundation Canada received a record 206 applications for the Robert W. Lyons and RCI Lewis W. Newlan scholarships this year. Thanks are extended to all the students who applied. The Foundation boards will be reviewing the applications in collaboration with […]
