Industry News Archive
Important Information Regarding Risk of Encountering Artesian Conditions While Drilling or Constructing Below Ground
The Office of the Chief Building Official City of Vancouver has issued a new bulletin regarding the risk of encountering Artesian Conditions while drilling or constructing below ground. Download a… Read more
Canada Post Standards for Mail Delivery
A reminder to all practitioners that Canada Post standards for mail delivery now require a separate rear-loading mail room for multiple family residences of 100 units or more. Download a… Read more
Building Act Update – Section 5 and Other Changes
The Building Act is new legislation introduced in spring 2015. The latest Information Bulletin 16-01 provides an update on: Upcoming changes under section 5 of the Building Act; Amending or repealing… Read more
The 2016 Census is Coming
Canada’s next census will be conducted in May 2016. Early in May, census packages will be delivered to households across Canada, providing residents with the information they need to complete… Read more
National Building Code of Canada 2015 Available for Purchase
The National Building Code of Canada 2015 (NBC), published by NRC and developed by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, sets out technical provisions for the design and… Read more
Update to the 2012 British Columbia Building Code Now Available
An update package (634 pgs) is available for the 2012 BC Building Code binder product for Revisions 1 thru 7. Read more
AAA Practice Advisory: General Contract Review
The Alberta Architecture Association has issued a practice advisory on contracts prepared by public sector and large organization private sector clients. Although the advisory is Alberta-focused, the information is a… Read more
UBC Architecture Co-op Program
The UBC Architecture Co-operative Education Program integrates a student’s academic studies with work experience. Students engage in an eight-month long (two continuous school sessions) work-term in a professional architectural firm… Read more
International Women in Architecture Survey
An international survey is being conducted by Eva Alvarez to explore what has changed for women in architecture over the last 40 years. It has been 40 years since Architectural… Read more