The UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA) runs a mentorship program for all incoming architecture and landscape architecture students. Each student is paired with a mentor from the… Read more
Industry News Archive
New BCIT Graduate Certificate in Building Energy Modelling
BCIT is offering a new Graduate Certificate in Building Energy Modelling starting September 1, 2015. Energy Modelling is an important area of specialization of Building Science; as such, the Graduate… Read more
Vancouver Heritage Foundation Student Access Program
Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s Student Access Program encourages students to engage with architecture, heritage conservation and Vancouver’s history. Students who sign up for the program are put into a queue to… Read more
Copenhagen ArchitecTOUR 2015
Join the sustainable architecture and educational tour to Copenhagen from September 14-19, 2015. Denmark is one of the world’s forerunners for ground-breaking architecture and sustainable city growth – the nation… Read more
Role of a Land Surveyor
Have you ever wondered how land boundaries are legally defined? Or how land disputes get resolved? Have you ever wondered where to go for spatial, boundary and land title information?… Read more
Building Act Information Now Online
The Building Act is now available on the Building Act website at www.gov.bc.ca/buildingact. The website includes a link to the final text of the Building Act as well as the… Read more
Homeowners Protection Office: Illustrated Guide to R22+ Effective Walls in Wood-Frame Construction in BC
The Homeowners Protection Office (HPO) is pleased to announce that the Illustrated Guide – R22+ Effective Walls in Wood-Frame Construction in British Columbia is now available for free download from… Read more
Doors, Windows and Skylights Public Review: June 4-25, 2015
Office of Housing and Construction Standards Building and Safety Standards Branch Doors, Windows and Skylights Public Review June 4-25, 2015 The 2012 BC Building Code introduced new requirements for manufactured… Read more
Windows, Doors and Skylights Public Review Webinar: June 18
Save the Date – More Information Coming Soon Presented by Office of Housing and Construction Standards, Building and Safety Standards Branch Some changes to the BC Building Code, addressing the new… Read more
Provincial Energy Compliance Survey
As of December 20, 2013, large buildings (Part 3 building in the BC Building Code) constructed in British Columbia are required to comply with the energy provisions in either ASHRAE… Read more