The BC Building Code Appeal Board is seeking a new member. About the Building Code Appeal Board The Building Code Appeal Board tribunal, a quasi-judicial board, is enabled under the… Read more
Industry News Archive
Introducing RAIC’s New Executive Director
Following an intensive selection process, the board of directors of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is proud to announce the appointment of Jody Ciufo, of Ottawa, as the… Read more
buildingSMART Canada Announces Free Membership
bSC has revised its membership structure and is now offering free membership to individuals wanting to get actively involved in and contribute to the movement towards a better built environment… Read more
Connecting Canada’s BIM Communities: buildingSMART Canada Launches Its Affiliates Initiative
bSC has launched its Affiliates initiative, which is aimed at building and strengthening the Canadian community of excellence for a better built environment based on open standards for BIM. This… Read more
New WorkSafeBC Regulations on Building Investigation and Renovation
The AIBC would like to inform members and associates that there has been a change in WorkSafeBC requirements regarding investigation or renovation work in existing buildings. WorkSafeBC had previously required… Read more
TREEHOUSING International Wood Design Competition Winners Announced
(Image: In the tall wood housing category, co-winner of the Grand Prize was Ayla Harvey (South Africa), an architectural student. Her design “Jungle Gym” was praised by the jury as… Read more
2014 Vancouver Building and Plumbing Systems By-laws Now Available in Print and Digital Formats
The print and digital versions of the 2014 Vancouver Building and Plumbing Systems By-laws are now available for order through Queen’s Printer. To order a copy, visit http://www.bccodes.ca/vancouver-bylaws.aspx for a… Read more
Doors Open Vancouver – Call for Volunteers
Do you love architecture, design, and sustainability? Do you take pride in Vancouver? If so, volunteer with Doors Open Vancouver (DOV)! Vancouver’s second DOV event takes place on October 2… Read more
Housing Foundations and Geotechnical Challenges: Best Practices for Residential Builders in British Columbia
The first of its kind in BC, this comprehensive guide educates builders and other industry professionals on soil types and associated geotechnical challenges – from pre- to post-construction of single and… Read more
Help Re-imagine Downtown Vancouver
How do you want downtown Vancouver to look, taste, and feel in 25 years? Re-Imagine Downtown Vancouver is an initiative of SFU Public Square and the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement… Read more