On behalf of the AIBC Council, thank you for your continued support and involvement with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. This Notice is regarding the 2018 Annual Renewal of Registration, and is intended to provide members and associates with an opportunity to plan ahead and prepare for the deadline.
The mandate of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) is to regulate the profession of architecture on behalf of the public. Self-regulation is a privilege and your membership fees support ongoing initiatives and programming that allow the AIBC to uphold high standards of governance and operations representative of institutional excellence.
The AIBC Council has approved a nominal one per cent increase in annual renewal fees for AIBC architects and associates. The fee structure for AIBC registrants incurs a 25 per cent increase if not paid in full on or before the deadline.
In accordance with the Architects Act, the deadline for annual renewal of registration is February 1, 2018. Please be advised that the 2018 annual renewal invoices will be emailed the week of November 20.
Key Dates:
- November 20, 2017 to February 1, 2018: Annual renewal period
- February 1, 2018: Payment deadline
If you do not receive your renewal invoice, please remember to check your spam folders. You can also view your invoice and make the payment online by logging into your AIBC account. While we offer a range of payment options, we highly encourage you pay online as it’s the most efficient method for fee processing. When logging in to make your payment, please keep in mind that individual login IDs differ from firm login IDs.
Information regarding applicable fees and payment requirements are outlined in Bulletin 1: Fees, Fines and Charges. For further information or additional assistance, please review the annual renewal FAQ posted online or email accounts@aibc.ca.
The Long-Standing Registration renewal waiver, introduced in 2016, is a program that recognizes long-standing registrants for their ongoing commitment to the AIBC. The AIBC requires that eligible Retired Architects AIBC notify the institute every year they are interested in receiving this recognition. In October, an email was sent to all Retired Architects AIBC with information about this recognition. Please contact the Registration & Licensing Department at accounts@aibc.ca for confirmation of your eligibility, and to receive an annual waiver of your renewal fees.
On behalf of the AIBC, thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Karl W. Gustavson Architect AIBC
AIBC Council Treasurer