AIBC 8C: AIBC Standard Short Form Contract Between Client & Consultant (September 2026) has been updated and reissued, and is now available on the AIBC website. Its associated Practice Guideline: Document 8C has also been updated to reflect the changes. The AIBC Board approved the Contract amendments in August 2026.
This update is part of the AIBC’s phased review of practice resources, and ensures that the Contact is ready for use ahead of the PST on architectural services change, taking effect on October 1, 2026.
The following amendments were made to AIBC Document 8C:
- Updated tax references to include PST as per the upcoming introduction of this tax to architectural services on October 1, 2026.
- Replaced references to “Architect” and “Engineer” with “AIBC Registrants” and “EGBC Registrants”, to facilitate compliance with AIBC Professional Standard 5.1 for all Registrants.
- Updated terminology and Professional Standard references.
- Added General Condition 8, which states that the Contract may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties in writing, subject to limitations.
- Amended the limitation of liability to allow for an agreed upon amount between Client and Consultant.
Please note that effective September 2 (date of 2026 issuance), the previous version of AIBC 8C (June 2021) is no longer available or approved for use for new contracts.
If you have any questions about the updates or AIBC Board approved Contracts, please email practiceadvice@aibc.ca.
Review AIBC 8C: AIBC Standard Short Form Contract Between Client & Consultant (September 2026)