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AIBC Professional Governance Act Transition Update
On February 5, 2021, the Professional Governance Act (PGA) came into full effect. The legislation initially governs the professional regulators overseeing engineers and geoscientists, forest professionals, agrologists, applied biologists, and applied science technologists and technicians. AIBC registrants can expect that by early 2022, the AIBC will join the other five regulators and be governed by the PGA. Read more. |
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Save the Date | 102nd AIBC Annual Meeting
Mark your calendars: the 102nd AIBC Annual Meeting will be held online on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from 12–1:30 p.m. As well as conducting the necessary annual business of the Institute, this virtual meeting is an opportunity to learn more about how the AIBC has fulfilled its mandate over the past year, in addition to upcoming plans and initiatives. Registration will open the week of April 12. Read more. |
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Opportunity to Serve on a Municipal Advisory Design Panel
The AIBC invites Architects AIBC to submit an application to serve on a municipal advisory design panel (ADP). In this volunteer role, architects can advise local governments on design, urban planning, and zoning matters. This is a great opportunity to get involved in your community and help shape the projects and policies affecting the built environment in British Columbia. Read more.
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New Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects Available
The new Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects has been released by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), and is now available. Guided by an Editorial Board assembled from across Canada, the Handbook is a valuable instructional resource and reference manual for practicing architects, those working to become architects, and others who engage with the architectural profession. Read more. |
Intern Architect Happenings |
- Applications for the Michael A. Ernest Retired Architect AIBC Intern Architect Bursary are now being accepted, until April 15, 2021. The Bursary Application Form can be found on the AIBC website.
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AIBC Volunteer Opportunities |
- Municipal Advisory Design Panels: City of Delta, Township of Esquimalt, City of Nanaimo, City of Surrey, University of British Columbia, University Endowment Lands.
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Recognized Educational Provider Events |
The AIBC welcomes REPs: Vitro Architectural Glass. |
- BC Wood Specialties Group
Friends in Low VOC Places, March 9
Lodges, Cabins and Off-Grid Retreats, March 10
Specifying of Western Red Cedar & Yellow Cedar Products, March 11
WoodTALKS Factory Tour: High Technology Windows & Doors, March 18
- Camino Systems
Raising Flooring Standards – Raised Access Flooring, March 18
Raising Flooring Standards – Raised Access Flooring, April 1
- Cascadia Windows and Doors
Effective Thermal Performance of the Building Enclosure – Exterior Walls, March 9
Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), March 17
Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction, March 23
Fiberglass: Simple & Cost-Effective Solutions to Stringent Energy Code Requirements, March 30
- Elastochem
Top Questions in Spray Foam Insulation, March 12
- ICD High Performance Coatings
Silicone Coatings: An Alternative to Ceramic Frit for Spandrel Glass, March 9
Silicone Coatings: A Sustainable Solution for Spandrel and Interior Glazing, March 19
Silicone Coatings: A Risk Mitigation Strategy for Thermal Stress Breakage, March 24
- Muniak Enterprises
Building Code Tutor, ongoing
- Passive House Canada
Control of Air-Air Barrier Systems and Material Selection, March 26
Pathway to Passive House Certification, April 5
- Procore
Online Courses, ongoing
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- SAFTI FIRST
Designing with Fire-Rated Glass, ongoing
- Township of Langley
Builder Forum Series: Step Code and Fenestration, March 23
- Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Construction Specifications 101, March 5
Construction Business Management, March 8
Bluebeam Revu Basics, March 9
CCA Subcontracts 101, March 9
Proposal Pursuit, March 9
Construction Industry Ethics, March 9
Managing Change in Construction, March 10
Project Accounting & Cost Control, March 10
Creating a Risk Management Plan for Construction, March 10
Bluebeam Revu Estimating, March 16
Change Order Management, March 17
Microsoft Excel for Construction – Advanced, March 17
Read the Full Contract: Deep Dive into CCDC-2, March 18
Communication Skills for Construction, March 22
Effective Construction Meetings & Meeting Minutes, March 22
Managing Contracts to Minimize Conflict, March 23
Close out a Construction Project, March 23
Supervisory & Management Skills, March 25
Responding Successfully to an RFP, March 25
Civil Sitework Estimating, March 29
Builders Lien Act, March 30
Construction Industry Ethics, March 30
Civil Blueprint Reading, March 31
- Wood WORKS! BC
Virtual Wood Wellness Summit, March 10
e-Learning Centre, ongoing
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Resource Roundup |
Frequently Referenced AIBC Resources
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Practice Resources
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