A building that leaks air wastes energy, struggles to maintain comfort, and accumulates moisture in ways that can undermine the envelope's long-term durability
For most of LEED's history, systematic field testing of air leakage was optional – something advanced teams did voluntarily, not something the rating system demanded.
This discussion with Jay Saldana of Amrize/Elevate explores building enclosure commissioning, the upcoming LEED v4/v4.1 sunset, and Elevate's new LEED v5 Credit Guide for building professionals.
The deadline to submit nominations for the Building Enclosure Leadership Awards has been extended to June 19, 2026, giving industry professionals one final opportunity to recognize the leaders shaping the future of the building enclosure industry.
The Wage Equity Impact Awards recognize employers that have demonstrated a commitment to understanding and addressing gender and racial wage gaps through data analysis, transparency, and continuous improvement
June 15, 2026
Gale Associates, Inc. has been recognized by the Boston Women's Workforce Council (BWWC) with a 2026 Wage Equity Impact Award for its commitment to advancing pay equity and workplace opportunities through participation in the organization's 100% Talent Compact.
The new office strengthens Gale’s presence in the region and enhances the firm’s ability to serve clients throughout Rhode Island and Southern New England
June 1, 2026
Gale Associates, Inc. announced the opening of its new Rhode Island office at The Foundry in Providence, a nationally recognized historic landmark and one of the city’s most distinctive commercial campuses.
By hitching their wagon to the horse of Standard 90.1, LEED-related hard costs are rising and becoming increasingly misaligned with low-margin project cost models based largely on minimum energy standards within the project’s regulatory context
By hitching their wagon to the horse of Standard 90.1, LEED-related hard costs are rising and becoming increasingly misaligned with low-margin project cost models based largely on minimum energy standards within the project’s regulatory context.
Abstract submissions are due Monday, April 27, 2026
March 19, 2026
IIBEC is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2027 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX, March 18–21, 2027
This prestigious accreditation confirms that the CBECxP program meets rigorous requirements for fairness, impartiality, and competency-based assessment
October 20, 2025
IIBEC announced that its Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP) certification program has been accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board under the international standard ISO/IEC 17024.