July 15, 2019
By Benjamin Scales, RRO Editor’s Note: With his permission, we are sharing this letter IIBEC recently received from member and RRO, Benjamin Scales. You can read more about our new online learning portal here. I am writing you today to let you know how far the cascading positive effects of your learning program within IIBEC […]
September 12, 2018
Elevar Design Group Hires Smith Elevar Design Group has hired Michael K. Smith, RRC, RA, to its growing team of design professionals. Smith joined Elevar in August 2018 and is serving as Senior Architect – Roofing/ Masonry. Bringing more than 30 years of experience to the Elevar team, Smith specializes in building envelope, roofing, and […]
July 19, 2018
Agree to Avoid Duplicating Building Enclosure Commissioning Efforts The National Institute of Building Sciences (Institute), ASTM International (ASTM) and RCI, Inc. issued a joint statement July 11 announcing their intent to avoid duplication of effort relating to their respective building enclosure commissioning (BECx) programs. The Institute is rolling out a series of new BECx certificate […]
July 16, 2018
David Pierce, RRO, Retires David Pierce, RRO, Midwest Regional Manager, has retired from Amtech’s Denver office after 25 years of service to the roof consulting industry. Pierce founded Foothills Roof Services in 1994, which was taken over by Amtech in 2017. Pierce has been a member of RCI since 1996, and served as Region Director […]
March 25, 2018
Scores of RCI members and staff were recognized at the Awards Luncheon Sunday in the Houston Ballroom. Emcee Warren French made introductions of the board of directors, new CEO Lionel van der Walt, and of award presenters. Chairs of various committees introduced each award, and President Mike Williams handed out the awards to individuals. Top […]
February 15, 2018
By RCI Director of Registrations Micki Kamszik RCI’s Registered Roof Observer (RRO) registration program was established in 1992. During the second half of 2017, a group of subject matter experts (SMEs) met for three multiple-day workshops in Raleigh, NC, to produce the fourth-generation version of the RRO exam. Periodic updates are recommended by test development […]
October 04, 2017
Mader Promoted at OMG Chris Mader has been promoted to the position of technical services manager at OMG Roofing Products. Mader started with OMG in 2011 as a codes and approvals support engineer. Prior to that, he was a manufacturing engineer with Hamilton Sunstrand. He is an Industry Affiliate member of RCI, as well as […]
July 24, 2017
RCI’s Building Envelope Symposium is a two-day educational program offering cutting-edge information regarding design, construction, maintenance, and repair of modern and vintage building envelopes. This year’s instructors boast a collective three RRCs, two RROs, one RWC, one REWO, three RAs, three PEs, seven AIAs, three LEED APs, and two PhDs. We think that’s some pretty […]
April 06, 2017
On March 10, 2017, the Annual RCI Awards Banquet was held at the Hilton Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. A number of members were honored for their various contributions to the organization. Those who have earned new registrations during the last year and those earning 20-, 25- and 30-year pins are listed below. Other awardees will […]
September 19, 2016
By Micki Kamszik Associate Director, Director of Registrations The Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO®) Exam is now available at conveniently located computer-based testing centers throughout North America. The REWO designation is brand new at RCI and is expected to evolve as the preferred standard for exterior wall quality assurance professionals. These individuals monitor the construction […]
