The City of Vancouver’s new bulletin on Building Height is now available. Read more
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Canada’s Architecture Regulators Incorporate to Better Serve the Public and the Profession
The members of the former Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA) have incorporated as a new not-for-profit group, the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada (ROAC). Read more
Canadian Code Compliance Advisory for Imported Windows, Doors and Skylights | Fenestration Canada
The Canadian Code Compliance Advisory for Imported Windows, Doors and Skylights is now available, and provides and overview and clarifies the expectation for these products. Read more
City of Langley Seeking Architect for Economic Development Task Group (EDTG)
With the arrival of SkyTrain to Downtown Langley in 2028, Langley has updated the City’s Official Community Plan and is currently working on updating the Zoning Bylaw to create a Transit Oriented Development community. Read more
ZEBx Net Zero Energy Ready Challenge Playbooks and Videos
Now available: ZEBx Net Zero Energy Ready Challenge Playbooks and Videos Read more
2022 Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) Update
After careful consideration and review, the AIBC will proceed with the in-person administration of the ExAC on February 28 and March 1, 2022. Read more
Inform National Building Code Development – Future Wall Design
The National Research Council of Canada is conducting a research project in support of future versions of the building code, specific to wall design. Read more
BUILDEX 2022: March 23 and 24
BUILDEX Vancouver 2022 is currently scheduled to take place in-person at the Vancouver Convention Centre on February 16 and 17. The AIBC is a lead supporting organization of BUILDEX 2022. All AIBC registrants are eligible to receive a discount. Read more
New Guide to Letters of Assurance Now Available
The new Guide to the Letters of Assurance in the BC Building Code 2018 and Vancouver Building By-law 2019 is now available. Read more
AFBC 2021 Architectural Awards of Excellence Winners Announced
The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia announced the winners of their 2021 Architectural Awards of Excellence Program at a ceremony held on November 3, 2021. Read more