The AIBC is undertaking a phased review and update of its Practice Guidelines to ensure they are current and aligned with the AIBC Bylaws, Professional Governance Act, and Architects Regulation. Read more
News Archive
Board Approved Contract: CCDC 33, Updated Practice Guideline: Standard Form Contracts
In April 2026, CCDC 33-2026 Progressive Design-Build Service Contract Between Design-Builder and Consultant (“CCDC 33”) became an AIBC Board approved contract. Read more
BC Housing DASH Program Architectural Services RFP Now Open
BC Housing has issued an RFP for architectural services to develop two new standardized blueprint types for the DASH (Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing) Program. Read more
UBC/Metro Vancouver Survey on Reclaimed Wood Reuse
The University of British Columbia is collaborating with Metro Vancouver on a research project focused on transforming wood waste into valuable resources. Read more
BC Housing Video: What the BC Energy Step Code Means for Your Home – Our Urban Village with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw / Squamish Nation
BC Housing has recently published: “What the BC Energy Step Code Means for Your Home – Our Urban Village with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw / Squamish Nation”. Read more
Municipal Advisory Design Panel Opportunities Now Available
The AIBC invites Architects AIBC to submit an application to serve on a municipal advisory design panel. Read more
Maple Ridge Joins Certified Professional (CP) Program as a Participating Municipality
The AIBC is pleased to welcome the City of Maple Ridge as the newest participating municipality in the Certified Professional (CP) Program. Read more
Scheduled Power Outage: August 12, 2026
A scheduled power outage is taking place on August 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., which will impact the AIBC Offices. During this time, there will be interruptions to service and the website. Read more
Scheduled Website Maintenance – Friday, July 17
Please be advised that scheduled maintenance will be taking place on the AIBC website on Friday, July 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. Read more
2024–2026 CES Reporting Period Concluded, Start of 2026–2028 Reporting Period
The 2024–2026 AIBC Continuing Education System (CES) reporting period concluded on June 30, with the new cycle officially beginning on July 1. Read more