The IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter is now officially opening up sponsorship opportunities for the 2nd Annual IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter Golf Outing.  The outing will take place on September 15th at the Village Links Golf Course in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

This is a call for sponsorship of the event, actual golfer registration will be advertised separately starting in July. Sponsorships are limited availability, and will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis. To register, please visit the registration page here: Sponsor Registration

The following sponsorships are available:

• Hole Sponsorship (Company sign posted at the tee box)
  • Add a table to your hole sponsorship
• Halfway House Sponsorship (Company sign posted at the halfway house)
• Beverage Cart Sponsorship (Company sign posted on the beverage cart)
• Cocktail Reception Sponsorship (Company sign posted at the cocktail reception following the outing)
• Front Nine Closest-to-the-Pin Sponsorship (Company mention at award presentation)
• Back Nine Closest-to-the-Pin Sponsorship (Company mention at award presentation)
• Longest Drive Sponsorship (Company mention at aware presentation)
• Swag Bag Sponsorship (Company swag given to each golfer)

We at the Chicago Area Chapter are looking forward to seeing you all there!

We are happy to announce the IIBEC Chicago Annual Meeting and Program will take place on January 19, 2022

Registration is now available at the following link:  https://chicagoarea.iibec.org/events/iibec-chicago-annual-meeting-and-program/.

We are still looking for sponsors as well. If you are interested in sponsoring a table top or the cocktail hour, please contact Derek at dcavataio@powerconstruction.net

Please join us for an afternoon of great speakers, networking, and catching up.  IIBEC Chicago is returning to Revolution Brew Pub for our 2021 Fall Program and Social!

– “Waterproofing the Building Envelope” – Ryan Schultz and Dan Flickinger, SJ Mallein

– “A Peak Behind the Curtain: Understanding Curtain Wall Continuity Issues” – Mary Kellogg and Dennis Johnson, Raths, Raths & Johnson

Earn 2.0 CEH’s. Please see our calendar for more information and registration.

IIBEC-Chicago and our Awards Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of several awards for their contributions during the 2020 calendar year.

Past Presidents Award

The Past Presidents Award was presented to Mr. Patrick Reicher, Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc., in recognition for his leadership and professionalism to the Board and Chapter.  Patrick helped navigate the chapter through a trying year, while also continuing to promote the chapter’s educational offerings and philanthropic efforts.  While the chapter was not successful in having a profitable year, IIBEC-Chicago was able to make donations to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and to the RCI-IIBEC Foundation, with proceeds benefiting the Convention/Student Participation Fund.

Exhibitor of the Year Award

SJ Mallein & Associates were awarded the Exhibitor of the Year, in recognition and appreciation for their continued support and active involvement as an exhibitor/sponsor during IIBEC-Chicago events throughout the year.   Not only did SJ Mallein & Associates exhibit at the 2020 IIBEC-Chicago Annual Meeting & Program in January, but they also co-sponsored the June, July, September, and October Webinars.  Their support helped make it possible for the chapter transition to providing virtual programming when meeting in-person was not possible.

Presenter of the Year Award

Mr. Shaun Katz of Detec Systems, LLC was honored as the Presenter of the Year for his presentation “Electronic Leak Detection Testing, Standards, Science, and Practical Applications” during the 2020 IIBEC-Chicago Webinar Series.  Shaun’s goal for his presentation was simply to provide the attendees with a basic understanding of Electronic Leak Detection.  He did so by explaining the differences between the four electronic testing methods, identifying potential Division 7 design and construction failures, and by explaining the capabilities and limitations of ELD as outlined by ASTM Standards.  His presentation was well attended and received positive reviews from the participants.

We congratulate this year’s recipients and thank them for their contributions to IIBEC-Chicago.

On June 3, 2020, the IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter hosted their first in a series of virtual summer programs. The program titled, “Covid-19 at Chicagoland Construction Sites” was presented by Ralph Barszcz, Vice President of Safety for Leopardo Companies. The program included tips on how to recognize and abide by common practices to keep yourself and others safe at construction sites, as well as key safety guidelines related to Covid-19.

Upcoming IIBEC-Chicago virtual programs have been scheduled for the following dates this year:

• July 1st – “Gaining Traction in your Building Enclosure Consulting Business” Presented by Beckie Hayes, founder of Merchab Consulting Group, Inc.

• August 5th – “Composite Sub-framing and how it Benefits Building Envelope Design” Presented by Peter Grotenhuis, Midwest Area Sales Manager for Advanced Architectural Products/Smart CI Systems

• September 2nd – “Electronic Leak Detection Testing, Standards, Science, and Practical Applications” Presented by Shaun Katz, Sales Manager for Detec Systems, LLC.

For more details on these upcoming webinars, please visit the calendar page, https://chicagoarea.iibec.org/calendar/.

IIBEC-Chicago’s Fall Program and Holiday Social has been tentatively scheduled for November 6th at Revolution Brew Pub  in Chicago, Illinois. The Chapter will continue to monitor local and national Covid-19 guidance with regards to best practices for gatherings, and will provide updates on LinkedIn and on the chapter’s calendar page.  The program will include 2 technical presentations:

• Resilient Roofing – Meeting the ASCE 7-16 Standard, by Robert Anderson of Firestone
• Topic TBD, by Emily Lorenz, IIBEC Director of Technical Services

Lastly, IIBEC has once again recognized IIBEC-Chicago with Platinum ranking for the 2020 Outstanding Affiliated Chapter Award for the Chapter’s efforts in 2019. This award was initially scheduled to be presented during the Awards Luncheon at the 2020 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show, which was cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Instead, the chapter will receive the award at the IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium+ (BES+) this November in Houston.

Welcome to the new IIBEC-Chicago Website!  Formally the Chicago Area Chapter of RCI, Inc. (CAC-RCI), we are now the Chicago Area Chapter of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants or IIBEC-Chicago.  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.

As part of its continuing philanthropic efforts, IIBEC-Chicago made a donation of $560.00 to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. A portion of the registration fees from IIBEC-Chicago’s Fall Meeting and Holiday Social, held on November 20, 2019, was collected and donated to Lurie Children’s. On January 31, 2020, IIBEC-Chicago chapter members visited the hospital for a brief tour and presentation of the check in front of the beautiful Crown Sky Garden space. Located on the hospital’s 11^th floor, this space includes light, sound, water and wood elements to create a calming effect. Replicating an outdoor garden, the garden’s two-story windows also frame a great view of the city. As part of evidence-based design features intended to improve care for children, the Crown Sky Garden is always open for patients and families to relax and seek respite.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is consistently regarded as one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals. Lurie Children’s provides superior pediatric care in a state-of-the-art hospital that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research, and family-friendly design. Located in downtown Chicago on the campus of its academic partner, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Lurie Children’s relies on philanthropic support to care for more than 173,000 children each year. Learn more at www.luriechildrens.org. IIBEC-Chicago is proud to support Lurie Children’s and hopes to continue with these efforts.

IIBEC-Chicago hosted its Annual Meeting & Program for the 17th consecutive year, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  The meeting was held at Hamburger University in Oak Brook, Illinois. Approximately 110 consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, and manufacturers participated in the one-day program that featured 4 technical presentations (6 CEH’s) and ample networking opportunities.

Table-top exhibitors included: Architectural Building Solutions, International Leak Detection, SJ Mallein & Associates, Tecta America, Siplast, Velux, Sika, Sarnafil, and Soprema.

Technical sessions included:

• “R-Value Optimization for Low-Slope Roofs” by James Kirby, GAF
• “Emerging Liability Issues for Failure to Adapt to Climate Change” by Josh Leavitt, Much Shelist, P.C.
• “Difficult Detailing and Specification Gaps” by Corey Zussman, Pepper Construction
• “Reroofing in the Sky– Special Considerations for High-rise Reroofing Projects” by Jason Wilen and Allysia Youngquist, Klein and Hoffman

Following the technical sessions, the chapter convened for a brief Chapter Business Meeting before proceeding to the CAC Building Envelope Foundation’s 5th Annual Cocktail Reception and presentation of Chapter Awards.  IIBEC-Chicago presented Awards to Architectural Building Solutions as the Exhibitor of the Year, to Ms. Lurita Blank as the Presenter of the Year, and the Past Presidents Award to Mr. Charlie Sietmann.

As a continued tradition, IIBEC-Chicago coordinated efforts with the Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) which held its 37^th Annual Trade Show at the nearby Drury Lane Conference Center the two days following the IIBEC-Chicago Annual Meeting.

With 2020 now in full swing, the chapter is gearing up for spring programs and events.  On April 24th, the chapter will sponsor the IIBEC Educational Program: Roof System Thermal Moisture and Design.  A full calendar of chapter events can be found at the Calendar page.

The IIBEC-Chicago Area Chapter conducted its Fall Program and Holiday Social on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Revolution Brewing BrewPub in Chicago, Illinois. In the spirit of the holidays, $5 of every registration fee was donated to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

The event was attended by approximately 55 IIBEC-Chicago Area Chapter members, speakers, guests, and exhibitors. We were especially excited that Brian Pallasch (EVP|CEO), Bob Card (President), and Emily Lorenz (Sr. Director of Technical Services) of IIBEC joined us for this great event! Table top exhibitors included Tecta America, Hydrotech, IR Analyzers, Architectural Building Solutions, and Comstruct Sales. We are sincerely thankful to the tabletop exhibitors for supporting the IIBEC-Chicago Area Chapter!

The first program presentation was “Edgewater Beach Apartments Garden Terrace Renovation,” by Kim Lis and Jason Aspin, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates. The second presentation was “Non-Destructive Roof Moisture Surveys – A Practical Review,” by Rolf Snobeck, Tecta America Corp. Both presentations were

well received and provided an opportunity for attendees to interact with the speakers. Following the educational program, the IIBEC-Chicago Area Chapter sponsored a holiday social and open bar happy hour to cap a great day of learning and networking.

IIBEC-Chicago hosted our 2019 Summer meeting on Friday, September 13^th.  The educational program consisted of a discussion panel format which inspired a lively discussion about several hot topics related to troubleshooting the building enclosure. The following topics were discussed:

• Moisture in roofing: construction generated moisture and moisture in concrete
• Roof drain design
• Air barrier detailing
• Product compatibility
• Testing technologies

Troubleshooting the building enclosure is a broad subject with many facets.  Contributions from the audience provided a well-rounded perspective with representation from designers, contractors, and manufacturers alike.  Chapter members and guests, regardless of their stake in the industry, provided insightful input which captured the essence of why IIBEC’s diverse membership is one of its strongest qualities.  Tabletop exhibitors for the event consisted of A&D Products LLC, Division 7-23 Group LLC, SJ Mallein & Associates, Tecta America Corp., and Versico Roofing Systems.  A round of golf followed the educational program giving everyone the opportunity to end their week with some friendly competition.  This year marked IIBEC-Chicago’s 3^rd annual golf event.