Annual Renewal invoices were emailed to registrants on November 21, 2018, with a payment deadline of February 1, 2019. Thank you to all of the architects, associates, temporary licensees, and firms who have already paid their fees. To date, over 35 percent of registrants have submitted their payments. Read more
AIBC Happenings Archive
Council and Institute Governance Bylaws Approved
The proposed suite of Council and Institute Governance Bylaws put forward for electronic vote have received the requisite 2/3 support from eligible voters. The bylaw vote was organized into six categories: Seal of the Institute; Officers and Council; Boards, Task Forces and Committees; Remuneration and Expenses; Nominations; and Elections. Read more
Introducing the new Professional Governance Act
The Professional Governance Act received royal assent and is now law. Read more
Bulletin 32: Right to Title: The Legal Use of “Architect” and Derivatives Update
Bulletin 32 has been updated. Revisions include the addition of section 2.3 for added clarity for architects registered in other jurisdictions; addition of section 3.0 which provides information regarding limitations on offers of service including descriptive terms of services; addition of section 5.0 which outlines penalties and enforcement of the Architects Act, as well as improved syntax, organization and format. Read more
Post-Disaster Building Assessment Training Workshop
The AIBC Post Disaster Response Committee is working in collaboration with BC Housing and Engineers & Geoscientists of BC, to establish a roster of trained volunteers who are available to be deployed in the event of a disaster. This January, the AIBC be offering a full day training session for members interested in being volunteers in this program. Architects, intern architects, architectural technologists and other interested individuals are invited to attend. Read more
2018 AIBC Holiday Hours
The AIBC office will be closed for the holidays from December 24, 2018 to January 2, 2019. Read more
2019 AIBC Courses Now Open for Registration
The 2019 AIBC Course Schedule (PDF) is now available for viewing and registration. Please note that registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Read more
2018 Recognition Ceremony Recap: A Celebration of Outstanding Dedication
The 2018 Recognition Ceremony took place on Thursday, November 8 at VanDusen Gardens. The event was a celebration of exceptional dedication to the architectural profession and community, with awards being presented in two categories; Professional Service and Volunteer Service. Read more
2019 Annual Renewal of Registration
On November 21, 2018, AIBC registrants were sent invoices for the 2019 Annual Renewal of Registration. The mandate of the AIBC is to regulate the profession of architecture on behalf of the public through a responsive regulatory framework. Read more
Voting on Proposed Suite of Council and Institute Governance Bylaws Begins November 19
On November 14, 2018, AIBC Council approved the proposed suite of Council and Institute Governance bylaws for member vote. The vote for the suite of bylaws is organized into six categories: Seal of the Institute; Officers and Council; Boards, Task Forces and Committees; Remuneration and Expenses; Nominations; and Elections. The voting period for the council-endorsed bylaws will commence on November 19, and continue until December 14 at 4 p.m. Read more