BC Hydro is conducting a survey to better understand the current state of the commercial new construction industry in British Columbia, particularly regarding the building and operating of high-performance and energy efficient buildings. Read more
Industry News Archive
City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 8922, 2018 Update
Prince George City Council recently approved the City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 8922, 2018. Key points: Came into full effect on January 23, 2018. Increased the climatic data… Read more
International Women’s Day | Sylvia Grace Holland
Pioneer. Architect. Artist. These are just a few words that describe Sylvia Grace Holland – the first woman to become a registered architect with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. March 8 is International Women’s Day, and today we are going to share her story with you. Read more
Building and Safety Standards Branch B18-01 January 2018 Update to Letters of Assurance
Attention BC Building Code Users – please see below information from the Building and Safety Standards Branch: The Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, has approved changes to the 2012 BC Building Code effective January 31, 2018. These changes constitute Revision 12 of the 2012 BC Building Code and are available online. The changes concern Letters of Assurance and a number of other Code revisions. Read more
Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects Editorial Board and Steering Committee
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the 11 provincial/territorial regulators have partnered to update the Canadian Handbook of Practice (CHOP) for Architects. The CHOP 3rd Edition, which is… Read more
Proposed changes to the Elevating Devices Safety Regulation: Consultation and Feedback
Technical Safety BC is requesting feedback on the following proposed changes to the Elevating Devices Safety Regulation: Adopt the 2016 edition of the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators… Read more
Volunteer Opportunity: Canadian Architectural Certification Board, Visiting Team Members
The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) is look for Visiting Team members to participate in Site Visits. If you would like to join a Visiting Team, please send your Expressions… Read more
RAIC Call for Volunteers: Editorial Board, Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects
The RAIC is looking for volunteers to participate on the Editorial Board for the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects, 3rd Edition. An overview of the opportunity, including responsibilities and… Read more
City of Vancouver Rain City Strategy Expert Panel Opportunity
The City of Vancouver is looking for professionals to join the Rain City Strategy Expert Panel that will provide invaluable input into the City’s Rain City Strategy Implementation Plan. This… Read more
“Engineers and Geoscientists BC/AIBC Professional Practice Guidelines – Whole Building Energy Modelling Services” Draft Document Available for Review
The draft version of “Engineers and Geoscientists BC /Architectural Institute of BC Professional Practice Guidelines – Whole Building Energy Modelling Services” is available for review until November 5, 2017. Written comments, with reference number to document section, can be sent to practiceadvice@aibc.ca. Read more