AIBC Happenings Archive

Council Rules 1 and 2 outline a set of rules in accordance with the legislative authority to make rules both to govern the affairs of the Institute and to regulate council meetings. As per Council Policy 3.10, registrants and associates are given at least 30 days’ notice regarding any proposed new or amended council rules. The notification period for Council Rules 1 and Council Rules 2 open November 5, 2018 and will run until December 6, 2018.   Read more

The 2018 Annual Firm Information Update began on October 1 and concluded on October 31. A reminder was sent to Firm Administrators regarding the deadline, as well as other pertinent information about how-to update profiles, Professional Liability Insurance, and invoices. To date, nearly 80 per cent have completed their firm information update.  Read more

With the consultation period coming to an end for the proposed suite of Council and Institute Governance Bylaws, registrants are reminded that they have until November 2, 2018 to submit feedback regarding the initiative. The Council and Institute Governance bylaws are organized into five categories: Institute Seal; Officers and Council; Boards, Task Forces and Committees; Remuneration and Expenses; and Nominations and Elections.  Read more

The AIBC is pleased to announce the names of those being honoured at its 2018 Recognition Ceremony. Eva Matsuzaki Honorary Member of the AIBC will receive the prestigious AIBC Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding career-long body of work.  Read more

The consultation period for the Council and Institute Governance Bylaws initiative will run until November 2, 2018. An in-person and online consultation session will be held at the AIBC office on Monday, October 22, 2018.  Read more

In 2017, the AIBC began an extensive review of the courses offered through the Internship in Architecture Program. One of the primary objectives was to ensure that entry-to-practice competencies for registration were being met by the curriculum.  Read more

The 2018 Annual Firm Information Update has officially begun. This important regulatory requirement keeps firm information current, and helps maintain the integrity of the AIBC Register. The online directory of architectural firms, which is available to the public, is based on the AIBC Register. The information collected during the information update is also used to issue accurate annual fee invoices.   Read more

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) invites submissions from those interested in speaking, participating in panel discussions or facilitating interactive workshops at our new professional development event – AIBC Confab 2019, taking place on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.  Read more

Registration for the 2018 BC Building Code – Certified Professional (CP) Update Seminar presented by the Architectural Institute of British Columbia and Engineers and Geoscientists BC, is now open for registration.  Read more

We are pleased to announce that the 2018 Fall Professional Development (PD) Series is back, beginning on October 10, 2018. This monthly PD Series is presented in a convenient lunch and learn format, offering participants an informative and engaging way to earn Core Learning Units.  Read more