Welcome to RCI Foundation Canada, a charitable organization dedicated to advancing education and research in the building envelope industry. Our mission is to support initiatives that promote sustainability, environmental performance, and cutting-edge construction practices. Through scholarships, bursaries, research grants, and educational programs, we empower professionals, students, and the community at large to make significant contributions to the field.
The RCI Foundation Canada is committed to enhancing the building envelope industry’s knowledge base by funding research, education, and information dissemination. Our efforts focus on sustainability, improving construction materials and techniques, and addressing the industry’s pressing issues.
Providing essential financial assistance to students and professionals to further their education in innovative and sustainable building sciences.
Funding innovative research projects that aim to improve sustainable and environmentally friendly construction practices.
Offering courses, seminars, and workshops to educate the public and industry professionals about best practices in the construction industry.
Student Sponsorship Applications now available for 2025 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show in Orlando. Please view and download the application here.
The RCI-IIBEC Foundation is excited to announce the eight winners of its 2024–2025 Robert W. Lyons and RCI Lewis W. Newlan academic scholarships. The $5,000 Lyons scholarship is specifically for
This year, our Foundations Auction in Phoenix raised $52,408! Many thanks to those individuals and companies who helped our foundations auction succeed. A great big thanks to GAF for their
This year’s foundations golf outing in Phoenix at the Orange Tree Golf Club was an overwhelming success. Many thanks to the 140 golfers and SOPREMA / Performance Roof Systems for
Every donation, big or small, contributes to our educational scholarships, research grants, and the promotion of sustainable construction practices. Join us in making a tangible difference in the building envelope industry and beyond.