Industry News Archive

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

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

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

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

The National Floor Covering Association (NFCA) Floor Covering Reference Manual is now available online and offered at no charge for six months to architects and specification writers. The manual is…  Read more

“In cities across North America, the low-density sprawl that has characterized development since the mid-20th century is giving way to a growing landscape of mid-rise buildings; five- to six-storey structures…  Read more

Susanna Houwen, Architect AIBC, is offering sessions on a history of architecture in Vancouver. VINT 1010 A History of Vancouver Architecture Ever wonder what makes the Vancouver Special unique to…  Read more

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

Stating February 2, 2015, Notarius, the AIBC’s certification provider for electronic seals, are extending their help desk hours to 4 p.m. Pacific time, to better serve their customers in the western…  Read more