In a substantive and full two-day visit to Washington, D.C. in mid-October, IIBEC leadership, led by President Bob Card and new CEO Brian Pallasch, met for a series of meetings with elected leaders, federal agency decision makers, key congressional staff, and allied industry association professionals to advance policy agenda items central to the work of IIBEC consultant … [Read more...]
Make Things Happen: Join an IIBEC Committee
Being active in your association starts at the committee level. It’s where things are formulated, where they percolate, and often where things really happen at IIBEC. Exam questions get written. Documents, papers, and articles are judged and reviewed. Convention and symposia plans are made. Ethical issues are examined. Educational programs are developed. Potential authors … [Read more...]
Blast From IIBEC’s Past: 1987
The Executive Committee summer workshop meeting of the board of directors of the Roof Consultants Institute (now IIBEC) took place in San Francisco, CA, in August 1987. Seated, left to right: James E. Magowan and Richard “Dick” Canon. Standing, same order: George F. Kanz, Robert W. Phillips Jr., and D.B. “Ben” Hales. At this session, the Board of Regents was disbanded, with … [Read more...]
IIBEC Member News – November 2019
SRWA Honors Kamszik and Clark The Sustainable Roofing & Waterproofing Alliance (SRWA) recently honored individuals and companies at the organization’s Fall Conference dinner with achievement awards. Micki Kamszik, recently retired after 23 years at IIBEC, was recognized for “outstanding leadership and service to the industry” for her leadership in the registration … [Read more...]
IIBEC Chapter News – October 2019
News by Chapter: Chicago Area Chapter | Florida Chapter | Portland Chapter Upcoming Chapter Events IIBEC Chicago Chapter Announces Educational Event By IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter Vice President Patrick Reicher The IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter will host a fall meeting, program, and holiday social on Friday, November 22, 2019. The chapter invites all to join them for an … [Read more...]
TAC Wants to Hear Your Industry Concerns
The IIBEC 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 IIBEC Board, and then posted to the IIBEC website for use. No topic is too … [Read more...]
IIBEC Member News – October 2019
Barriento Retires at JM; Moves to BEC Andy Barriento has retired as Midwest preferred account manager from Johns Manville Roofing Products after 41 years of continuous service. He has accepted a position as director of business development at Building Envelope Consultants, Ltd. (BEC), a consulting engineering firm in Waukesha, WI. BEC has additional offices in Chicago, … [Read more...]
IIBEC Chapter News – September 2019
News by Chapter: Chicago Area Chapter | Mid-Atlantic Chapter | Mid-South Chapter | Southern Ontario Chapter Upcoming Chapter Events IIBEC Chicago Chapter Hosts Summer Meeting, Plays Golf By Patrick G. Giblin, RRO The IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter hosted their 2019 summer meeting on Friday, September 13, 2019. The educational program consisted of a discussion panel … [Read more...]
Call for Candidates for IIBEC BOD 2020
Nominations are currently being sought for the offices of first vice president, second vice president, and secretary/treasurer of IIBEC, as well as for directors of Regions IV, V, and VI. Individuals interested in running for any of these offices, or submitting names for nominations, should submit them via email to Manager of Region & Chapter Relations Tara Wilson at … [Read more...]
Blast from IIBEC’s Past: 1985
The Roof Consultants Institute’s (now IIBEC’s) board of directors’ summer workshop was held in Charlotte, NC, in July 1985. Seated from the left: Treasurer Bob Martin, Director Bob Lyons, Regent Herbert Busching, President Dick Canon, Secretary Ben Hales, Second VP Bob Phillips, and Executive Director William Correll. The biggest thing on the agenda: plans for the … [Read more...]