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
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
The Ministry of Housing’s Digital Delivery team is working with partners from across the housing construction sector to improve the permitting experience for new housing and encourage the use of tools and practices that will position British Columbia as a leader in digital permitting and construction. The Ministry will speak to the work underway on… Read more
The AIBC is pleased to offer a webinar on the latest in digital permitting at the Ministry of Housing on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The Ministry of Housing’s Digital Delivery team is working with partners from across the housing and construction sector to improve the permitting experience for new housing and encourage the use of tools and practices… 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
Registration for the 2024 BC Building Code Update Course, presented by the AIBC, is now open. The course will take place virtually on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. As recently announced, the new 2024 BC Building and Plumbing Code comes into effect on March 8, 2024, and will apply to building permits applied for on or after that… Read more
Mark your calendars! AIBC Conference is taking place from April 22–24, 2024. The AIBC is delighted that after several years, the Conference will be held in-person, and returning to the Vancouver Convention Centre. Please visit the conference website to register.
The AIBC is hosting the 2024 Spring Post-Disaster Building Assessment (PDBA) Training Workshop virtually on May 9 and 16, 2024. AIBC Registrants, architectural students, and those with building construction expertise who are interested in participating in Post-Disaster Building Assessment are required to take training that aligns with the provincial and international protocols and standards. Upon completion of the… Read more
As organizations move from paper to electronic filing, one of the key challenges in this digital transformation is the authentication of these files. This presentation will introduce AIBC’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, Professional Standard 8 (8.1 – 8.6). Attendees will also be introduced to the requirements under the Electronic Transactions Act of B.C., which underpins… Read more