AIBC Happenings Archive

Further to the September 15, 2017 President’s Message and taking into consideration feedback shared by members, AIBC Council has recently approved the reactivation of a Nominations Review Committee. Per the Terms of Reference (PDF), the Institute is seeking a Member-at-large to serve on the newly re-formed Nominations Review Committee.  Read more

The 2017 Recognition Ceremony took place on Thursday, November 23 at VanDusen Gardens. It was a celebratory night, with more award recipients than any other previous year. Awards were presented in two categories; Professional Service and Volunteer Service.  Read more

AIBC Bulletins 2, 3 and 5 have been updated, with highlights of any changes listed below. Please review the bulletins in their entirety to fully understand how they apply to…  Read more

On behalf of the AIBC Council, thank you for your continued support and involvement with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. This Notice is regarding the 2018 Annual Renewal of…  Read more

One of our most popular courses is back, featuring refreshed content and new instructors! If you are thinking about starting your own practice or interested in learning about what it’s…  Read more

In part one of Terms of Engagement 101, we provided a summary of the basic requirements related to an architect’s terms of engagement, including why written contracts need to be in place with a client before ‘architecture’ begins.  In this follow-up article, we discuss the range of standard form agreements available, and provide information and advice on how to select the most suitable contract for your project.  Read more

The 2017 Annual Firm Information Update has officially concluded, with the deadline elapsing on October 13, 2017.  We thank the 79% of firms who completed this important regulatory requirement. Your…  Read more

Additional resources for architects registered in multiple Canadian jurisdictions have been added to the AIBC website, including information on how to submit a Declaration of Out-of-Province CES Compliance. The next AIBC Mandatory CES reporting period deadline is June 30, 2018. CES Participants have eight months remaining to earn and report a total of 36 Learning Units.  Read more

On September 13, the AIBC issued a reminder to Firm Administrators regarding the 2017 Annual Firm Information Update, including information on how to update your firm profile and this year’s deadline of October 13. To date, 48% have completed their firm information update. Thank you to those who have completed this important regulatory requirement!  Read more

Are you an Architect AIBC who is looking to get more involved with your community? Do you want to shape the projects and policies affecting the built environment? Join a Municipal Advisory Design Panel.  Read more