AIBC Happenings Archive

The Discipline Notice publishes findings and admissions of unprofessional conduct by AIBC registrants.  Read more

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020/21 AIBC Council. This is your opportunity to help shape the work of the AIBC and further its public-interest mandate. Council’s leadership plays a critical role in the governance of the Institute and helps ensure the organization continues to operate as an effective and efficient professional regulatory body.  Read more

On November 20, 2019, the AIBC held its 2019 Recognition Ceremony at VanDusen Botanical Garden.  Read more

During the week of November 18, 2019, AIBC registrants were sent invoices for the 2020 Annual Renewal of Registration.  Read more

Recently, the AIBC has received increased correspondence regarding attempts to circumvent the requirements of the Architects Act, whereby designers or unregistered persons attempt to legitimize their illegal practice of architecture by requesting architects to seal their work. This Regulatory Review will provide an actual example of this type of request and illustrate the appropriate response and course of action to take if approached with a similar proposal.  Read more

Registration for the 2020 Certified Professional (CP) and the Advanced Code Knowledge Courses has been extended until December 17, 2019  Read more

The 2020 course schedule is now available for viewing and registration on the AIBC website. Please note that registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Read more

On November 5, 2019, AIBC Council approved, in principle, Council Rules 4: Council Elections. As part of the Council and Institute Governance Bylaw initiative, several bylaws were amalgamated into a single bylaw – Bylaw 22.0: Election Procedures (PDF). The amended Bylaw 22.0 authorizes the detailed mail ballot and dispute resolution processes to be outlined in Council Rules rather than in bylaws. As such, several revisions have been proposed for Council Rules 4: Council Elections.  Read more

The AIBC is pleased to report the results of the 2019 Certified Professional (CP) course.  Read more

The Call for Nominations as part of the 2020 Council Election will open on December 10, 2019. Registrants will notice the call is opening earlier than previous years. This was introduced to provide members with ample time to consider submitting a nomination to serve on the 2020/21 AIBC Council. In addition, beginning the Call for Nominations earlier supports the work of the Council Recruitment Task Force.  Read more