By Development Officer Rick Gardner The RCI Foundation has approved funding for the update of the 2003 edition of the Roof Drainage monograph as a result of significant changes in the International Building Code (IBC) and International Plumbing Code (IPC) standards and methods for roof drainage design. This effort is being led by IIBEC members Stephen L. Patterson, RRC, PE, … [Read more...]
IIBEC Member News – June 2019
Pierce Receives Cullen Award Helene Pierce, F-IIBEC, VP of Technical Services, Codes, and Industry Relations at GAF, received the ASTM International William C. Cullen Award, bestowed by Technical Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing. This award recognizes Pierce's outstanding contributions and personal commitment to the field of roofing as exemplified by the … [Read more...]
TAC Wants to Hear Your Industry Concerns
The RCI Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) needs your input. As you encounter topics, issues, or concerns, please notify the TAC so those issues or concerns may be considered for possible advisory development. Technical Advisories are developed and approved by the TAC, reviewed and approved by the RCI Board, and then posted to the RCI website for use. No topic is too large or … [Read more...]
IIBEC Member News – April 2019
Kemper Promotes Hoekzema and McGuire Kemper System America, Inc. has promoted Joseph Hoekzema and Brian McGuire to director of sales positions with joint responsibility for the company’s liquid-applied roofing and waterproofing products for the building enclosure. Hoekzema, based in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, will oversee Canada, New England, greater New York City, New Jersey, … [Read more...]
Mentoring – The Spirit of IIBEC
By Alison Rice Merriam-Webster’s undisputed definition of a mentor is, “a trusted counselor or guide.” I will not dispute it; however, I will argue that it falls significantly short of representing the opportunity and experience we are presented with as RCI (now IIBEC) mentors. We don’t just counsel. We don’t just guide. We inspire and transform! This was my second year … [Read more...]
Photos From Convention Available
Every year at its annual convention, RCI has a professional photographer present to capture the event. One of the benefits we offer to convention attendees is free download of photographs taken there. The 2019 photos are up on photographer Tony Kawashima's website. Feel free to download and use them as you see fit. Share some great photos, spread the word about how much fun you … [Read more...]
Volunteers Honored at Final RCI Awards Luncheon
The final annual Awards Luncheon of RCI, Inc. honored scores of volunteers who have given tirelessly of their time and talents to the association over the last year and prior to the institute’s new rebranding as IIBEC. Lifetime Achievement Awarded with the association’s ultimate honor for a “lifetime of service and contributions to the success of RCI” were Phil Dregger and … [Read more...]
RCI Member News – March 2019
Hardy Pierce Honored with J.A. Piper Award NRCA has named Helene Hardy Pierce, vice president of technical services, codes, and industry relations at GAF, as recipient of its J.A. Piper Award. The award recognizes roofing professionals who have devoted constant, outstanding service to NRCA and the roofing industry. Pierce is the first woman to have earned the honor in its … [Read more...]
Join RCI and a Roofing Coalition at Roofing Day in D.C. 2019
Sign up Now! Last March, the roofing industry came together some 400 strong to make our collective voices heard in our nation’s capital during the inaugural Roofing Day in D.C. 2018. This year’s event, to take place April 3-4, 2019, is fast approaching. When asked about the importance of RCI members participating in Roofing Day 2019, RCI President Mike Clark said, “I … [Read more...]
New Policy for RCI “Retired” Designation Holders
RCI members in the “Retired” membership category can now place their designations in inactive status with the option to reactivate the designations within a period of three years. In the event there is a return to the workforce full time, this will avoid the need to reapply and retest. There will be no designation renewal fee required during this time frame; however, the … [Read more...]