Congratulations to IIBEC’s 2025 Chicago Area Chapter for earning the coveted Platinum Award! Well deserved!
May 15, 2026 IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter (CAC) Spring Meeting and Program
IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter Spring Educational Program info below.
Qualifies for 2.0 IIBEC CEH and 2.0 AIA LU
Registration and payment form is at the bottom of this page.
Sponsor Registration can be found here!
| Time | Event |
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Table-top Exhibits, and Networking |
| 8:00 – 8:30 AM | Welcome, Announcements, and Table-Top Exhibitor Introductions |
| 8:30 – 9:30 AM | Tech Session #1: “Electronic Leak Detection for Roofing (part 2): Lessons Learned from ELD Testing and Continuous Monitoring” by Shaun Katz of Detec Systems |
| 9:30 – 10:00 AM | Mid-Morning Break and Table-top Exhibits |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Tech Session #2: “Solar Facades: Understanding Building Integrated Photovoltaics and Pressure-Equalized Rainscreens” by Mike Bell of Elemex |
| 11:00 – 11:30 AM | Late-Morning Networking and Table-top Exhibits |
| 11:30 AM | Depart |
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Shaun Katz, ASTM, IIBEC, AAIA, CSI
Shaun Katz, CSI, ASTM member, is the Business Development Manager with DETEC Systems. He has more than 20 years of experience in customer service and business administration. Katz has assisted facility/property managers and building owners, contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and manufacturers with forensic leak investigation, as well as leak detection in new construction.
He has performed ELD product demos and presentations worldwide and won the 2020 Presenter of the Year award from the Chicago Chapter of IIBEC. Katz is an active member of CSI, ASTM, and IIBEC. His goal is to provide a basic understanding of Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) and to assist all parties with ensuring valid and conclusive ELD.
Mike Bell
Mike Bell is a commercial building products professional specializing in high-performance facade and exterior envelope systems. With a background in sales and specification support, he works closely with architects, consultants, and contractors to help evaluate and integrate innovative cladding and rainscreen solutions into commercial projects. Mike brings practical insight into sustainable design strategies, code compliance considerations, and constructability best practices, helping project teams balance performance, aesthetics, and long-term value.
Based in the Chicago area and educated at Loyola University Maryland, Mike is passionate about advancing industry knowledge through continuing education. He regularly participates in professional learning initiatives focused on facade technology, water management systems, and emerging building materials. Known for his collaborative, solution-oriented approach, Mike is committed to supporting design professionals with the technical resources and expertise needed to deliver durable, efficient, and visually compelling building envelopes.
2026 IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter Membership
2026 IIBEC CHICAGO AREA CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP
*Event discounts ranging from 20-50% off per event
*Inclusion of contact info on CAC Membership listing
*Exposure to elite mentor/employment opportunities
*Opportunity to vote on CAC leadership
*Access to join Committees and/or the Board
*Learn professional board skills while giving back to industry
*Membership effective upon registration through January 31,2026
Beyond Hunger Food Drive
A part of our Fall Program and Social,
IIEBC Chicago Area Chapter is hosting a
BEYOND HUNGER FOOD DRIVE
Beyond Hunger is a local hunger relief agency that serves over 69,000 individuals across Cook County.
You can make a monetary donation using the link or QR code below at anytime!
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/BHCommunity/team/IIBEC
We will also be collecting food donations (see most needed items below) at our
Fall Program and Social
Pinstripes 7 Oakbrook Center Mall Oak Brook Illinois November 7, 2025 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
We hope you join us in giving back to the community and helping those in need this holiday season! THANK YOU!
Welcome to IIBEC Chicago
The IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter extends the great benefits of IIBEC to a local level and provides our region with networking, educational, and social opportunities.
- To learn more about IIBEC-Chicago, please visit the About Us page.
- To learn about IIBEC-Chicago Membership, and to join, please visit the Membership page.
- To view IIBEC-Chicago events and other related industry events, please visit the Calendar page.
- To learn about IIBEC-Chicago’s leadership and committees, visit the Leadership page.
- To learn more about the role of a Building Enclosure Consultant, visit https://consultant.iibec.org/
If you have any questions about our wonderful chapter or IIBEC as a whole, please feel free to submit inquiries to info@chicagoarea.iibec.org
Thanks for visiting!