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
Industry News Archive
2020 BC Energy Code Compliance Survey – Complex Buildings
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
Virtual Focus Groups – District Schedule Prototype for the Zoning and Development Bylaw
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
UBC SALA Mentor Program 2020/21
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
2020 Graduation Award Recipients
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
Public Representative Volunteer Opportunity with Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is seeking B.C. residents to share their leadership skills and expertise by volunteering as a Public Representative on one of their five statutory committees. Read more
City of Vancouver | New Incentives for Passive House
On March 31, 2020, Vancouver City Council enacted new incentives for single-family and duplex Passive House/zero emission building projects. Read more
RAIC COVID-19 Impact Survey
To obtain a picture of the impacts of COVID-19 on the architectural sector, the RAIC has created a COVID-19 Pulse Survey to collect information. The deadline to submit responses is March 27, 2020 at 5 p.m. PST. Read more
City of Vancouver Chief Building Official Announcement for Certified Professionals regarding COVID-19
The following is a copy of the email from the City of Vancouver Chief Building Official to Certified Professionals regarding COVID-10. Read more
RAIC Letters Regarding COVID-19 Response Fund
The following is an announcement from the RAIC regarding access for small, medium and large businesses in the architecture profession to the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Response Fund. Read more