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Congratulations to the Honourees of the 2020 AIBC Recognition Program
The AIBC is pleased to announce the names of those being honoured as part of its 2020 Recognition Program. Please join us in congratulating the Professional Service Award recipients and all AIBC volunteers for their dedication to the architectural professional and community. Read more. |
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Action Required – Registrant Information Update
In preparation for the 2021 annual renewal cycle, it’s time for registrants to review their individual profile information and make any necessary updates. If you have changed your phone number or email address, moved firm locations, or made any other similar changes – let the AIBC know! Read more. |
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Less than Two Weeks Left for Confab 2021 Submissions
AIBC Confab is back, and we invite submissions from those interested in speaking, participating in panel discussions, or facilitating workshops at the virtual event. Taking place on May 10 & 11, Confab will explore a variety of topics, which are all highly relevant to today’s professional practice. The deadline is November 16, 2020. Read more. |
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OSPG Responses to AIBC Professional Governance Act Transition Questions
The AIBC has been collecting questions from registrants regarding the Professional Governance Act transition since the announcement from the provincial government in July. We have received responses from the Office of Professional Governance to many of the inquiries, and they have been published on the AIBC website. Read more.
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| AIBC Illegal Practice Matters |
| The AIBC publishes summaries of illegal practice resolutions involving individuals and businesses not registered with the AIBC. Below are recent publications: |
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| Intern Architect Happenings |
- Have a question about the Oral Review, CERBs, or anything else related to the Internship in Architecture Program? Email iap@aibc.ca.
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| AIBC Volunteer Opportunities |
- Municipal Advisory Design Panels: District of Chilliwack, City of Maple Ridge, City of New Westminster, City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, District of Oak Bay, City of Parksville, City of Port Moody, District of Squamish (experience in designing for climate change required), City of Surrey, District of West Vancouver, Municipality of Whistler, City of White Rock.
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| Recognized Educational Provider Events |
The AIBC welcomes REPs: Forbo Flooring Systems, Vectorworks. |
- BC Wood Specialties Group
Friends in Low VOC Places, November 6
Innovations in Laminated Veneer Lumber, November 13
High Technology Windows & Doors, November 16
Ventilated Doors – Next Generation: Maximizing Indoor Environmental Quality Between Enclosed Spaces, November 24
- Camino Systems
Raising Flooring Standards – Raised Access Flooring, November 12
Raising Flooring Standards – Raised Access Flooring, November 26
- Cascadia Windows and Doors
Effective Thermal Performance of the Building Enclosure – Exterior Walls, November 10
Combustible Windows and Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction, November 18
Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), November 24
Fiberglass: Simple & Cost-Effective Solutions to Stringent Energy Code Requirements, December 2
- City of Vancouver
Rainwater Harvesting & Non-Potable Water System Design, November 20
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- Metrix Professional Insurance Brokers
Email – The Seven Deadly Sins, December 2
- Muniak Enterprises
Building Code Tutor, ongoing
- Passive House Canada
Introduction to Control Layers for Passive House Wall Assemblies, November 27
120 Series, December 1
- Procore
Online Courses, ongoing
- RDH Building Science
Connecting the Dots: Detailing for Better Wood-Frame Buildings, November 24
- SolidCAD
Bluebeam Fundamentals, November 27
- Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Project Management, November 23
ZEBx: A Pattern Language from Passive House, November 24
Construction Law, December 3
Supervisory & Management Skills, December 10
- Women in Architecture
Design Collaboration: Evolution and Experimentation at Holst, November 12
- Wood WORKS! BC
e-Learning Centre, ongoing
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| Resource Roundup |
| Frequently Referenced AIBC Resources
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Registrant Resources
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t. 604.683.8588 or toll free in B.C. 1.800.667.0753
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