The AIBC office will close for the holidays on December 23, 2025 at 5 p.m. and will re-open on January 2, 2026 at 9 a.m. The AIBC website will remain accessible, including the Annual Fee Payment webpage. Read more
AIBC Happenings Archive
Updated Architecture Reciprocity Agreement Signed by Canada and the U.S.
The reciprocity agreement between the United States (NCARB) and Canada (ROAC) has been updated, and is going into effect on January 15, 2026. Read more
Get Ahead of CES Requirements with the Recognized Educational Provider (REP) Program
Through the AIBC’s REP Program, the Institute works with professional associations, educational institutions, architectural firms, and other external organizations to provide a variety of external professional development opportunities for CES Participants. Read more
AIBC Discipline Notice | December 1, 2025
The Discipline Notice publishes findings and admissions of unprofessional conduct by AIBC Registrants. Read more
2026 Annual Renewal of Registration
Beginning November 26, Registrants will receive their 2026 Annual Renewal Invoices via email. As mandated by the AIBC Bylaws, annual renewal fees must be paid in full by February 1. Read more
Power Outage – AIBC Offices (November 25, 2025 – Now Restored)
There is currently a power outage in downtown Vancouver, which is impacting the AIBC Offices. Read more
Annual Renewal Update
The AIBC Annual Renewal cycle is underway, with the Firm Update being completed on September 30, and Fee Billing coming up in a few weeks. Read more
Regulatory Review | Understanding the Use of the Architect’s Seal (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of a Regulatory Review series on understanding the use of the Architect’s Seal. Part 2 addresses sealing in reference to specific documents, such as supplemental instructions, shop drawings, CAD files, and estimates, and discusses the use of the digital Seal. Read more
Proposed Amendments to the AIBC Bylaws, Proposed New Professional Standards
This is a notification for Registrants and the public about proposed amendments to the AIBC Bylaws, including two new Professional Standards. Read more
AIBC Discipline Notice | October 21, 2025
The Discipline Notice publishes findings and admissions of unprofessional conduct by AIBC Registrants. Read more