BC Housing has recently released three new resources sharing lessons learned from Vienna House on BIM, prefabrication, and moisture management. Read more
Industry News Archive
Call for Submissions: Architecture Foundation of British Columbia 2026 Architectural Achievement Awards
The Architecture Foundation of BC (AFBC) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Architectural Achievement Awards. The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Read more
Provincial Government Pauses PST Expansion
On September 18, the Government of British Columbia announced that the expansion of PST to professionals services, including architectural services, is paused. Read more
Heritage BC Webinar: St. Andrew’s on the Square Renovation Project 2024 – 2026.
Heritage BC is hosting a free webinar on September 21: St. Andrew’s on the Square Renovation Project 2024 – 2026. Read more
Webinar: Understanding PST on Architectural Services
Effective October 1, 2026, PST must be charged and collected on architectural services, unless a specific exemption applies. A webinar on the changes is taking place on September 8. Read more
Understanding PST on Architectural Services
The AIBC is hosting an information session on September 8 with the BC Ministry of Finance outlining new PST requirements and how the changes apply to architectural services. Read more
BC Housing DASH Program Architectural Services RFP Now Open
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
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