International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)

Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing Q2

Roofing Professionals are Encouraged to Complete Fourth Quarter Market Index Survey for Reroofing

January 5, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

The survey has regularly taken the pulse of the reroofing industry and continues to serve as a barometer of the industry’s business conditions. Roofing professionals are invited to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market Index ...

SOPREMA® Sustainability Webinar to be Featured by Building Enclosure

October 17, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

Jeff Moore and Missy DeLaTorre will deliver a live webinar about sustainability in the built environment. Sustainability is the balance between the environment, equity and economy. Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Jeff Moore, a ...

New Educational Course Offered by ATAS International

August 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

ATAS International has added a new educational course titled “Insulated Metal Panels – Creating the Perfect All-in-one Barrier Back Up Wall System." Insulated metal panels (IMPs) provide superior insulating properties and can be installed quickly. They attribute to the thermal comfort of a building’s occupants not only upon completion, but even ...

IB Roof Systems Names Sid Teachey as Director of Architectural Sales

August 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

IB Roof Systems, Inc. today announced it has named Sid Teachey as the company's Director of Architectural Sales, effective August 1, 2022. Teachey has previously served in several senior management and director positions within the roofing industry, with decades of highly successful experience in sales, training, project management and cost estimation ...

Wood Deck Inspection 101

July 27, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. This article will cover some tips and details for roofers to keep in mind when inspecting the roof's wood sheathing and framing structure. Always check with your local building code and manufacturer recommendations for minimum sheathing thickness, nailing patterns requirements, and rafter spacing. Roof sheathing includes plywood, ...

What the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Means for the Industry

July 25, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

By John Boling, IIBEC. Biden takes a significant step forward to solve port congestion and shipping challenges. On June 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed legislation that overhauls shipping laws for the first time since 1998. The law will crack down on international ocean shipping costs and help ease ...

Making Education Affordable – Roofing Industry Scholarships!

July 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

By Kole Moxley, RCS Intern. This list of scholarships is sure to help even out the costs of postsecondary educations. It’s no secret that postsecondary education is getting more expensive each academic year. These rising costs are making it much harder for some to justify pursuing different forms of postsecondary ...

This One’s for the Girls!

June 22, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Editor. Let’s Build, a week-long summer camp, introduces young girls to the world of possibilities offered by the trades. Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls is coming to Ohio! From June 27 to July 1, girls ages 12-16 will congregate at the Mahoning County Career ...

2021 Was a Big Year for This Non-profit Organization

May 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

By International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). From memberships to education, IIBEC has gone above and beyond building a diverse organization that represents the best of the building enclosure industry! Throughout 2021, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) was working hard to support its members through the ...