Architects and other registrants may be aware of a recent disciplinary action by Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) against Mr. John Bryson, a former structural engineer, in relation to a residential tower in Surrey, B.C. This matter may be of concern to architects who have provided or are providing services on projects associated with Mr. Bryson. Read more
Industry News Archive
Revitalized Relationship Between Architectural Institute of British Columbia and Architecture Foundation of British Columbia
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia and the Architecture Foundation of British Columbia are pleased to announce that the two organizations signed a Memorandum of Agreement. Read more
NRC Offers Free Electronic Access to Codes
As of April 2019, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is offering free access to the downloadable and electronic formats of the National Building Code, the National Fire Code, the National Plumbing Code, and the National Energy Code for Buildings, as well as the provincial codes published by the NRC. Read more
New BC Energy Step Code Resources Now Available
New resources are now available online to assist those using the BC Energy Step Code. Read more
2019 BC Land Summit: Collaborations & Connections Conference
The BC Land Summit is a conference which provides interdisciplinary education, professional development, training and networking opportunities for professional practitioners in fields related to land and land-use in British Columbia. The AIBC is an allied partner for the 2019 BC Land Summit: Collaborations & Connections conference, taking place May 8–10, 2019 in Vancouver at the Westin Bayshore Hotel. Read more
Introducing the new Professional Governance Act
The Professional Governance Act received royal assent and is now law. Read more
2018 Land Awards – BC Energy Step Code Council
The 2018 Land Awards Gala took place on October 11, 2018, hosted by the Real Estate Foundation of BC. The winners were announced at the event and presented awards, which celebrated initiatives that demonstrated leadership, innovation, and collaboration in sustainable land use in British Columbia. Read more
Canada and the European Union Sign Mutual Recognition Agreement
On October 26, 2018, representatives from the architectural regulatory authorities of Canada and the European Union signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), giving architects the opportunity to work across the Atlantic. Read more
Better Buildings BC: The Net-Zero Energy Ready Challenge
A new British Columbia provincial government incentive program and juried competition aims to incentivize and support net-zero energy-ready high-rise residential buildings, offices, schools and other larger buildings. Read more
Bill 49–2018: the Professional Governance Act
On October 22, the Minister of the Environment, George Heyman, introduced Bill 49–2018: the Professional Governance Act (PGA) for first reading. The PGA is new legislation that would change the way certain professions are regulated. Read more