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
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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
BC Building Code Revision: Effective December 11, 2015
The BC Building Code was amended by ministerial order on November 17, 2015, with changes effective December 11, 2015. View the revisions. Parts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 9 are… Read more
Corporation of Delta Request for Qualifications (Boundary Bay Fire Hall)
The Corporation of Delta recently issued a Request for Qualifications for the Boundary Bay Fire Hall that stated a second stage would include a competition, without reference to it being… Read more
City of Kelowna Infill Challenge
The City of Kelowna launched an Infill Challenge to attract new models of infill housing in select areas of Kelowna’s Urban Core Area. The AIBC is supportive of what Kelowna… Read more
BC Energy Code Compliance Evaluation: Focus Group Phase
You are invited to complete a questionnaire and attend a Focus Group on the evaluation of compliance with BC energy codes. This is part of an independent evaluation of compliance… Read more
New Vacancy on BC Building Code Appeal Board
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
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