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International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)
Helene Hardy Pierce honored for leadership and lasting impact on the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Helene's career is defined by leadership and service. Helene Hardy Pierce has long been a respected voice, dedicated volunteer and champion for excellence in the roofing and building enclosure industries. I am honored to also call her a longtime friend. When I heard that ASTM International had ...
Level up your knowledge of polymeric roofing systems this August
By Alex Tolle, The Coffee Shops™. If you are looking to sharpen your skills and stay current on today’s most widely used roofing systems, there is a great opportunity coming up this summer. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting the next course in its Roofing Practice Series on ...
Lessons from lifetime roofers
By Emma Peterson. What Pat Hiltman and Joe Sorrentino have seen the industry learn over the years. While at the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) 2026 show, Heidi J. Ellsworth had the opportunity to host two industry veterans on our sound stage – Pat Hiltman and Joe Sorrentino. ...
Building better retrofits: Roof Hugger’s commitment to IIBEC and the building enclosure community
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Advancing retrofit solutions through engineering, collaboration and industry partnership. In today’s evolving construction landscape, the role of building enclosure professionals has never been more critical. From ensuring long-term performance to meeting increasingly complex energy and structural requirements, consultants are at the forefront of delivering smarter, more ...
How partnership informs performance
By Jenny Yu. Attendees of the 2026 IIBEC Convention gained insights, education and networking opportunities. On March 12-15, 2026, the 2026 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show delivered on its promise to bring together roofing and building enclosure professionals for education, collaboration and innovation. In an episode of Roofing ...
Trade Association Coalition Announces Q1 Findings from Market Index Survey for Reroofing 2026
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 third quarter of 2025. The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian ...
Building envelope trends shape conversations at IIBEC
By Jesse Sanchez. How consultants are navigating evolving fire codes, wind requirements and commissioning practices to strengthen building performance. As building codes evolve and environmental risks intensify, roofing consultants are sharpening their focus on how entire building systems perform, not just individual components. That shift was evident at the International ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome the RCI Canada Foundation
65 scholarships and 496 student sponsorships highlight this foundation's commitment to the future of the building enclosure industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living, are pleased to welcome ...
The Coffee Shops™ Welcome the RCI-IIBEC Foundation
Through research, education, and meaningful collaborations, this organization is uplifting the building enclosure industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living, are pleased to welcome the RCI-IIBEC Foundation ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market ...
