Industry News Archive

The digital Building Accessibility Handbook 2020 is now available.  Read more

The City of Vancouver has launched a new version of  VanMap, which has better performance and works on mobile phones.  Read more

Engineers and Geoscientists BC has issued a practice advisory on completeness of drawings for building permit applications.  Read more

The College of Applied Biology is seeking individuals to serve as Lay members on its statutory committees. The College is looking to fill positions on its Audit & Practice Review, Credentials and Investigations Committees.  Read more

Several opportunities to become a lay councillor for regulatory bodies in the province are currently available.  Read more

This winter, CCDC will be publishing the new version of the CCDC 2 ‘Stipulated Price Contract’ and the brand-new Master Specification for Division 01 ‘General Requirements’ and CCDC 31 ‘Service Contract Between Owner and Consultant’ documents.  Read more

FortisBC, in partnership with BC Hydro, is conducting a province-wide survey to collect information about energy code compliance for large buildings. The deadline to participate in the survey in October 31, 2020.  Read more

An online virtual focus group on the District Schedule Prototype for the Zoning and Development Bylaw is being held. This is an opportunity to provide feedback to improve the user-friendliness of the Bylaw.  Read more

The University of British Columbia School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (UBC SALA) is currently seeking professional mentors for the 2020/21 academic year.  Read more

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia congratulates the 2020 graduating classes of the UBC Master of Architecture program, and the BCIT Bachelor of Architectural Science and Architectural & Building Technology Diploma programs.  Read more