Architectural Institute of British Columbia
2024 Certified Professional and Advanced Code Knowledge Courses The 2024 Certified Professional (CP) Course and the Advanced Code Knowledge (ACK) courses are based on the new 2023 BC Building Code, which is expected to be implemented in December 2023, and the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law. Both courses will be conducted online, with the CP Exams taking… Read more
Township of Langley - High Performance Building Envelopes and Step Code for Part 9 Homes - Workshop 1 Workshop 1: on Thursday, February 22nd, the Township of Langley will be hosting an in-person builder forum to share information related to upcoming Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code requirements. The Township will also summarize… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) More and more jurisdictions are implementing Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) to help address the poor energy efficiency of buildings—a key contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy consumption. While some of these new standards may seem restrictive or simply adding costs,… Read more
The AIBC Governance Session provides Registrants with an overview of the Institute’s governance, the role of the regulator, and fiduciary responsibilities. The session is designed for those interested in putting their name forward for the AIBC Board in 2024 or future years, as well as current AIBC volunteers. Please note that attendance is mandatory for… Read more
The AIBC Governance Session is a complimentary event and open to all AIBC Registrants and current volunteers. The AIBC Governance Session provides Registrants with an overview of the Institute’s governance, the role of the regulator, and fiduciary responsibilities. The session is designed for those interested in putting their name forward for the AIBC Board in… Read more
BC Building Envelope Council - PMMA Technology The presentation includes the science of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) used in liquid-applied roofing and waterproofing systems. The discussion includes development history, system design, the role of the liquid-applied system in a successful roof assembly and parking deck application. Date: February 22, 2024 Time: 12 - 2 p.m. Location:… Read more
Township of Langley - High Performance Building Envelopes and Step Code for Part 9 Homes - Workshop 2 Workshop 2: on Friday, February 23rd, the Township of Langley will be hosting an in-person builder forum to share information related to upcoming Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code requirements. Hamid Heidarali of Hamid Design… Read more
Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (RAIC) - Low Carbon Workshop Webinar Series The building sector is responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions. As part of a larger national capacity and skill-building project, the RAIC held a workshop during Congress 2023. This webinar series is the same workshop, offered in an alternative format in order… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments Many North American jurisdictions are moving beyond ASHRAE performance requirements for exterior wall assemblies, shifting instead to a holistic, building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach. While this evolution offers benefits—such as design flexibility and lower operating costs—it also requires a… Read more
K2 Stone - Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America Building with natural stone materials - What are they? Where do they come from? How are they produced and where can they be incorporated onto the building envelope? The outcome of this course it to identify common stone masonry… Read more