International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)

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 ...

Trade Association Coalition Announces First Quarter Findings from Market Index Survey for Reroofing

May 18, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

The survey results indicate opportunities in the reroofing industry improved during the first quarter of 2022. A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the first quarter of 2022. The survey is an ...

5 Days of Fun at IIBEC 2022

May 17, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. This year’s IIBEC International Convention and Tradeshow was a warm welcome back to in-person tradeshows. More than 1,200 attendees arrived in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, March 17, 2022 for the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) International Convention and Trade Show at the Rosen ...

Call for Abstracts for the 2023 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show

May 12, 2022 at 7:00 a.m.

By IIBEC. IIBEC is seeking contractors looking to give back to the industry with their knowledge and talent. International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is gearing up to celebrate its 40th anniversary at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show. The tradeshow will take place March ...

CTLGroup Promotes Giulia Alimonti, AIA, LEED AP to Principal Architect

April 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

The promotion and recent opening of a new office expands CTLGroup's New York presence. CTLGroup, an internationally recognized engineering, architecture, and materials science consulting firm announced today that Giulia Alimonti, AIA, LEED AP has been promoted to Principal Architect. Alimonti launched CTLGroup’s office in New York City in January of 2021. ...