Offered jointly by the Architectural Institute of B.C. and Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia, the 2018 Advanced Code Knowledge Course will prepare participants for the coming changes in the BC Building Code, as it has been updated to include provisions from the 2015 National Building Code, which will be the basis for the new 2018 BC Building Code. Read more
AIBC Happenings Archive
Six Ways to Earn your LUs before the June 30, 2018 Deadline
The AIBC’s Mandatory Continuing Education System (CES) two-year reporting period deadline of Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. is quickly approaching. With only six months left, 25 per cent of CES Participants have met their CES requirements. Do you still need Learning Units (LUs) or want to get a head start on the next reporting period? Find out six ways to earn LUs. Read more
Update | Practice Note 8: Blended Hourly Rate Fees for Principals in Small Practices
Minor revisions have been made to Practice Note 8: Blended Hourly Rate Fees for Principals in Small Practices (PDF). A new graphic template was applied to improve readability. The content… Read more
Update | Practice Note 2: Percentage Fees: Phased Earnings
Minor revisions have been made to Practice Note 2: Percentage Fees: Phased Earnings (PDF). A new graphic template was applied to improve readability. The content was reviewed also for accuracy,… Read more
Call for Entries: 2018 AIBC Architectural Awards & Awards Jury
The AIBC is calling for submissions for the 2018 AIBC Architectural Awards Program. An esteemed jury with representation from both within and outside the profession consider candidates in four award categories: the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture (Medal and Merit Levels); the Innovation Award; the Emerging Firm Award and the Special Jury Award. Read more
Update | Bulletin 80: Mandatory Continuing Education System (CES) Rules and Guidelines
Bulletin 80: Mandatory Continuing Education System (CES) Rules and Guidelines (PDF) describes how the ongoing education required by every CES Participant registered with the AIBC is earned, reported and administered. CES… Read more
Update | Bulletin 68: Building Envelope
Bulletin 68: Building Envelope (PDF) discusses fundamental responsibilities of architects for the design of the building envelope. The introduction of the BC Energy Step Code (April 2017) and the new… Read more
2018 Annual Renewal Cycle Update
With the year drawing to a close, the 2018 Annual Renewal Cycle is in full swing. The Firm Information Update was completed in October, and the Annual Registration Renewal invoices were sent to members during the week of November 20, 2017. Read more
Mission Possible was Mission Success!
Mission Possible was truly a “Mission Success!” Hosted by the AIBC Intern Architect Committee, the social event took place on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the AIBC offices. With nearly… Read more
Regulatory Review | The Use of Combustible Materials in the Building Envelope
The Use of Combustible Materials in the Building Envelope Defining moments like the Grenfell Tower Fire challenge us to reflect on our responsibilities, our profession and the regulatory framework that… Read more