News by Chapter: New England Chapter | North Texas Chapter | Puget Sound Chapter | Southern Ontario Chapter Upcoming Chapter Events New England Chapter Will Host September Golf Tournament By New England Chapter President Shawn Vetere The IIBEC New England Chapter will host their Third Annual Golf Classic on Monday, September 30, 2019, at Granite Links Golf Club in … [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 – July 2019
McDonald Joins Bodis Group, Inc. Julie McDonald, REWC, has joined Bodis Group, Inc. in Denver, CO, as a senior building envelope consultant. Bodis Group, Inc. specializes in roof design, audits, and asset management services. McDonald will provide project management, business development, and technical oversight of building envelope services. She is a Consultant Affiliate … [Read more...]
Back to School
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 can reach. In the late '80s, I was enrolled … [Read more...]
From RCI Foundation IIBEC Convention Scholarship Winner to Building Enclosure Consultant
By Navindra Budhwa For many students who have gone through 4+ years of studies, finding a job within their field is a priority. I was no exception. I studied at Ryerson University, in downtown Toronto, and was enrolled in architectural science, majoring in building science. Looking forward to graduation, I was unsure of the possible job opportunities that embodied the … [Read more...]
IIBEC Chapter News – June 2019
News by Chapter: Mid-Atlantic Chapter | North Texas Chapter | Southern Ontario Chapter | Southern California Chapter Upcoming Chapter Events IIBEC Mid-Atlantic Chapter Hosts Golf Event By IIBEC Mid-Atlantic Chapter Secretary Norm Crouse The Mid-Atlantic Chapter hosted its 17th Annual Golf Outing on June 6, 2019, at Little Bennett Golf Course in Clarksburg, MD. It … [Read more...]
Foundation Funds Update on Roof Drainage Publication
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...]
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...]