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AIBC Happenings Archive
2027 CP Course and ACK Course Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the 2027 Certified Professional (CP) Course and the Advanced Code Knowledge (ACK) Course, which are based on the 2024 BC Building Code and the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law.. Read more
2026 Induction and Retirement Ceremony Recap
On September 16, over 300 people gathered at the Hotel Vancouver for the 2026 AIBC Induction and Retirement Ceremony. Read more
Practice Guideline: Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on Architectural Services Now Available
The AIBC has published a new Practice Guideline: Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on Architectural Services, which is now available on the AIBC website. Read more
Notification of Extraordinary Action to Protect the Public
Extraordinary Action to Protect the Public is a process available under section 67 of the PGA which allows the AIBC to take action to protect the public when information is received that there is a risk to public safety resulting from the actions of a Registrant. Read more
PD Day 2027 Call for Submissions Now Open
The Institute invites submissions from those interested in speaking, participating in panel discussions, or facilitating workshops at AIBC PD Day 2027. The deadline to submit a proposal is October 30, 2026. Read more
Advisory | PST on Architectural Services
Effective October 1, 2026, PST must be charged and collected on architectural services, unless a specific exemption applies. This Advisory covers several matters of which Registrants should be aware regarding PST and architectural services. Read more
Further Updates to AIBC Practice Guidelines
Additional Practice Guidelines have been revised, as part of the AIBC’s phased review and update. Read more
Scheduled Maintenance: September 4, 2026
Please be advised that scheduled maintenance will be taking place on Friday, September 4 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Read more
Updated AIBC 8C: AIBC Standard Short Form Contract Between Client & Consultant
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. Read more