Architectural Institute of British Columbia
FGIA - FENBC Region Technical Summit Register for the FGIA FENBC Regional Summit in Surrey, BC, this November 5 and 6! This exclusive in-person event is dedicated to exploring the latest trends in the fenestration industry utilizing a new, revamped format! Date: November 6, 2024 Time: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Northview Gold &… Read more
AcoustiTECH - Enhancing Acoustic Performance Through Strategic Flooring Assembly Selection In this presentation, attendees will explore the essential considerations for selecting the right flooring structure, with a focus on the differences between glue-down and floating applications. By defining basic acoustic principles and reviewing a case study, participants will gain valuable insights into how flooring choices… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Tackling Window Pain: Understanding the Benefits of High-Performance Fenestration As jurisdictions across North America introduce more stringent building energy performance standards (BEPS)—such as the BC Step Code and Seattle 2018 update—developers, architects, and contractors are left wondering the best way to meet the new benchmarks while controlling costs. This balance… Read more
Total Space Inc. - Introducing Motion to Space Explore innovative urban space solutions, including automated parking systems for cars, bikes and trucks, moving platform for pools and more. You will discover practical implementations of these advanced urban mobility solutions in effective use of land, affordability and sustainability. Apart from the educational seminar, This event also… Read more
BCIT - Microcredential: Introductory Studies in Mass Timber Construction Introductory Studies in Mass Timber Construction (online) is designed to provide students who have a background in construction with an introduction to the burgeoning more specialized field of mass timber construction. It will be of interest to carpenters, ironworkers, quantity surveyors, estimators, construction managers, 3-D modelers,… Read more
RAIC - The Big Picture: Succession Planning and Firm Value In the 2023 Canadian Architectural Practices Benchmark Report, half of architecture firms identified economic factors as one of the greatest challenges to the profession in the coming decade, followed by challenges relates to work-force and human resources. These two sets of issues intersect in succession… Read more
Mandatory Firm Registrants Course The Mandatory Firm Registrants Course provides an overview of the baseline responsibilities and requirements of holding a Certificate of Practice and operating an architectural Firm in British Columbia. A high volume of practice inquiries and conduct complaints stem from the intersection between running an architectural business and maintaining Professional Standards in… Read more
BC Building Envelope Council - Renew, Restore, Reinvent – Extending the Legacy of Existing Buildings (2024 Conference) BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current and inspired! In our endeavor to build sustainably and economically, the building enclosure plays a pivotal role in optimizing energy efficiency, ensuring long-term durability, and enhancing resiliency, while preserving existing infrastructure.… Read more
Martin Knowles Photo/Media - Architectural and Interior Photography for Awards & Media Photography can provide the “next best thing” to visiting a site, and having effective photographs is a key part of documenting your project, winning awards, getting published, and landing your next project. But getting the best and most cost-effective results from your photography… Read more
Vectorworks - The Move to Effective BIM Project Collaboration This presentation, hosted by Vectorworks' Luka Stefanovic, will demonstrate how you can collaborate with your project stakeholders at every project stage, review tools and workflows to help you start your project on the right foot, and demonstrate success in every phase of the project from design… Read more