On February 26 and 27, 2025, BUILDEX Vancouver 2025 is taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Read more
Industry News Archive
How to Comply with Winter Driving Safety Requirements
Learn about Road Safety at Work (a WorkSafeBC initiative). Read more
Tri-National Mutual Recognition Agreement Updated
The Tri-National Mutual Recognition Agreement between Canada, the US, and Mexico has been updated to remove several post-licensure barriers. Read more
Architecture Foundation of BC’s Architectural Achievement Awards: 2024 Nominations Now Open
In celebration of the outstanding individual work of architects in B.C., the Architecture Foundation of British Columbia is hosting the inaugural Architectural Achievement Awards on November 21, 2024. Nominations are now open! Read more
New Duty to Report Supporting Materials Now Available
The OSPG has developed supporting materials for sections 58(4) and 58(5) of the duty to report that focuses on employers, associates and partners of registrants under the PGA. Read more
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Read more
Extending Application of the 2018 Code’s Adaptable Dwelling Unit and Seismic Requirements for In-Stream Projects
The amended Order exempts in-stream projects that had substantial design work completed according to the 2018 BC Building Code from the application of the 2024 BC Building Code’s adaptable dwelling unit and seismic requirements until March 8, 2027. Read more
City of Victoria: Name Change Planning and Development Department
The City of Victoria has introduced new names for several of their departments and divisions. Read more
BC Building Code Update: Enabling Single Exit Stair Buildings
The BC Building Code 2024 has been updated, with Revision 3 to the BC Building Code came into force on August 27, 2024. Read more
New BC Register of Historic Places Now Available
The new BC Register of Historic Places (BCRHP) has been launched with information on over 5,000 registered sites across British Columbia. Read more