Industry News Archive

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

The new City of Vancouver Building Bylaw, implementation date January 1, 2015, is available for purchase via  the Queen’s Printer: http://www.bccodes.ca/vancouver-bylaws.aspx?vid=QPLEGALEZE:bccodes_2012_view The City of Vancouver Chief Building Official has released…  Read more

Please be advised that the City of Vancouver is changing its building grade application process starting January 1, 2015. In many cases, building grade applicants will now be responsible for…  Read more

On April 1, 2014, Vancouver City Council adopted the 2012 British Columbia Building Code (BCBC) with additional requirements and revisions specific to Vancouver, which takes effect January 1, 2015. Developed…  Read more

As has been noted previously in E-News, a number of changes to the BC Building Code come into effect December 19, 2014. Highlights include: New Part 9 ventilation and energy…  Read more

The province of BC will be adopting into the 2012 BC Building Code the 9.36 Energy Efficiency and 9.32 Ventilation requirements of the 2010 National Building Code. These will come…  Read more

As part of the province’s building regulatory system modernization strategy, the Building and Safety Standards Branch has launched a new, temporary project to provide advice and leadership on achieving compliance…  Read more