International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)
In memory of Mark James
Honoring Mark's life and accomplishments. We are deeply saddened to share that my longtime pillar of the metal building community Mark James passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Mark is survived by his wife of 55 years Paula, his son Jarrod, his grandchildren Brooklyn, Harley, Julian and his great-grandson Trevon. ...
A cover board for every roof
By Emma Peterson. From fire resitance to very severe hail ratings, learn how USG has built a catalogue of products that can take on whatever elements are thrown at them. Recently, The Coffee Shops™ crew hosted a sound stage, sponsored by Western Colloid, at the International Institute of Building ...
When one bill could have changed everything
By Dani Sheehan. This is advocacy in action. See what Mississippi’s House Bill 1730 means for commercial contractors. Earlier this year, a piece of legislation in Mississippi quietly gained momentum, but its impact would have been anything but quiet for roofing contractors. Mississippi House Bill 1730 (HB 1730) proposed a ...
IIBEC announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors
The new board and executive committee were announced during IIBEC’s Annual Meeting of the Members, held March 12–15, 2026, in Sacramento, California. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) on March 15, 2026, announced the results of its recent board and officer elections. IIBEC President Chris Dawkins, PE, passed the president’s ...
IIBEC announces winners of its third annual EBEC Awards
The Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting Awards went to winners in four categories. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) awarded its Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting (EBEC) Awards—now in their third year—to winners in four categories. The awards, handed out March 14 during the 2026 IIBEC International Conference and ...
Roofing industry coalition defeats Mississippi attempt to ban low-slope roofing on public buildings
Coalition unites to protect roofing diversity and to defend sound building science. A broad coalition of roofing industry organizations has successfully defeated Mississippi House Bill 1730, legislation that would have imposed a mandatory minimum 3:12 roof slope on all new public buildings constructed in the state. The measure, which passed ...
Coffee Conversations LIVE From IIBEC 2026 Sponsored by Western Colloid
Live from the IIBEC 2026 Conference and Trade Show, this special Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by Western Colloid, brings together leaders from across the roofing and building enclosure industry to explore how performance expectations are evolving in 2026. With increasing climate pressures, tighter energy codes and growing lifecycle accountability, roofing professionals ...
In memoriam: Michael Hadden, July 16, 1956–February 2, 2026
Michael had been active with the IIBEC Mid-South Chapter for several years, serving as a chapter director, secretary/treasurer and vice president. Michael Hadden, RRO®, an IIBEC member for 20 years, died February 2, 2026. A participant in more than 25 IIBEC events, Hadden most recently attended the 2025 IIBEC Building Enclosure ...
Last call for IIBEC’s 2026 International Convention!
By Emma Peterson. Join The Coffee Shops™ crew and our industry partners in Sacramento for four days of education, innovation and industry connection. The Coffee Shops™ crew is putting the finishing touches on our travel plans to get to Sacramento, California March 12–15, 2026 for the International Institute of Building ...
Meet us in Sacramento!
By Emma Peterson. The Coffee Shops™ crew is heading for California, along with a variety of our industry friends for the 2026 IIBEC Convention and Trade Show! We are just over two weeks away from the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)’s 2026 Convention and Trade Show! This annual ...
