By Irene Butler
On October 14, 2025, IIBEC sent a letter to the Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia, Canada, outlining recommendations to enhance its bidding process, protect the public interest, and ensure independent professional design services. The letter cautioned against single-source procurement approaches, which can bypass established safeguards, conflict with provincial procurement regulations, and increase project costs.
The letter, signed by Brian Pallasch, executive vice president and CEO of IIBEC, recommended that the authority implement independent review and competitive procurement measures for all future projects. Aligning with these best practices will reduce risk, enhance transparency, and strengthen public confidence in project outcomes.
The 2026 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium (BES) is now accepting abstract submissions through January 14, 2026.
The 2026 IIBEC BES will take place at the J.W. Marriott Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN, October 18-20, 2026. Will you be one of the presenters? IIBEC is seeking technical articles and presentations for consideration. Put your skills, knowledge, and talent to work for your profession!
Submit Your Abstract Today!
