We caught up with the CEO of IIBEC, Brian Pallasch, at this year’s convention and trade show to chat about the show and their plans beyond. Listen in as Brian talks about the IIBEC/OBEC Symposium happening in Toronto this Fall, and what makes the symposium different this year.

Last month at IIBEC’s Annual Convention and Trade Show, we caught up with Elizabeth J. Grant, PhD, AIA, Building & Roofing Science Research Lead for GAF, to discuss her upcoming webinar, “PVC: The Other White Sheet?”

The International Code Council continued its annual participation at the United Nations Climate Change Conference this year, wrapping up COP28 in mid-December. Ryan Colker, ICC’s Vice President of Innovation, and Judy Zakreski, Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Solutions, joined us recently to talk about some highlights from this year.

We have an exciting announcement to close out 2023. Building Enclosure launched an award this year called the Leadership Award. Anyone could submit individuals who they feel are doing an exceptional job helping to advance the AEC industry; are committed to industry standards and goals, exc.  

Architects and others looking to get to the island to help should be aware of the conditions on the ground before going there. Steve Slepcevic, CEO of Strategic Response Partners, shares his insights for any architect that is looking to help, how to prepare, and specific PPE everyone will need.

Last spring, LafargeHolcim Ltd.’s $3.4 billion blockbuster acquisition of Firestone Building Products regenerated the conversation about companies delivering innovating and sustainable building solutions on multiple continents.