BC Housing has issued an RFP for architectural services to develop two new standardized blueprint types for the DASH (Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing) Program. Read more
Industry News Archive
UBC/Metro Vancouver Survey on Reclaimed Wood Reuse
The University of British Columbia is collaborating with Metro Vancouver on a research project focused on transforming wood waste into valuable resources. Read more
BC Housing Video: What the BC Energy Step Code Means for Your Home – Our Urban Village with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw / Squamish Nation
BC Housing has recently published: “What the BC Energy Step Code Means for Your Home – Our Urban Village with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw / Squamish Nation”. Read more
Embodied Carbon Industry Capacity Assessment Survey for Part 9 Residential Construction Industry
Participate in the Embodied Carbon Industry Capacity Assessment Survey for Part 9 Residential Construction Industry by July 17. Read more
BC Housing Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing (DASH) + Request for Pre-Qualification
BC Housing has launched Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing (DASH). Their Request for Pre-Qualification is also now open. Read more
Upcoming BC Housing Webinar and New Visual Guide
BC Housing has two new educational offerings, including an upcoming webinar and new visual guide. Read more
Construction Prompt Payment Act – Discussion Paper Released, Provide Feedback by July 7
The Construction Prompt Payment Act (CPPA) Discussion Paper has been released. Provide your feedback by July 7. Read more
PST on Architectural Services in Effect as of October 1, 2026
As per the Government of British Columbia’s Budget 2026, all AIBC Registrants providing architectural services will be required to charge and collect PST on those services staring on October 1, 2026. Read more
Public Review of Proposed Model Code Changes now Open
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is inviting the public to participate in its first public review of the 2030 code cycle. Read more
City of Vancouver Multiplex Permit Applications
Multiplex housing permits can now be applied for using the City of Vancouver’s Development and business services website. Read more