Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Dear Colleagues, I hope everyone enjoyed the summer, and had an opportunity to rest and recharge. AIBC Council and staff have been busy with particular focus on drafting our next five-year Strategic Plan. In my last President’s Message, I expressed that the AIBC would be conducting an environmental scan as one of the first steps – you shared, and we listened. Read more
On September 12, 2018, it was brought to our attention that a scam email which appears to be from PayPal was in circulation. The spoof email states that the AIBC was sent $367.50 from the recipient’s account. This is a scam. Read more
The Province has adopted the 2018 edition of the British Columbia Building Code, including Book II Plumbing Services (BC Building and Plumbing Code). The new BC Building and Plumbing Code will be effective December 10, 2018 and will apply to building permits applied for on or after that date. The BC Fire Code is anticipated to be adopted in the fall of 2018 and effective December 10, 2018. Read more
As of August 1, 2018, there are only six months remaining until all certificate of practice holders must be compliant with the AIBC PLI Bylaws.To help ensure compliancy by February 1, and given that the 6-month countdown has now begun, this Regulatory Review outlines the answers to six frequently asked PLI questions. Read more
