Industry News Archive

A typical architect’s tool kit includes both old and new technology: a sketchbook and a laptop, a compass and a smartphone, a set square and – as of October 16,…  Read more

Several changes are coming to the BC Building Code on December 19, 2014. There are a number of resources available to help Code users understand these changes, who they impact,…  Read more

Please note that effective January 1st, 2015, all drawing sets for building projects subject to ASHRAE 90.1 or NECB are required to include Energy Statements per Bulletin 2014-004-BU. The energy webpage…  Read more

The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) would like to invite your organization and its members—as important stakeholders in the development of the National Model Construction Codes—to take…  Read more

The Building Access Handbook 2014 is now available for your reference and can be found on our website. The content of the new handbook has been updated, from the 2007 edition,…  Read more

ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings requirements are based on the environmental conditions of the proposed building location. ASHRAE 90.1-2010 requires four climatic values to define…  Read more

AUGUST 6, 2014 The AIBC Registered Educational Provider Program allows the institute to extend a wide variety of valuable professional development opportunities to Continuing Education System (CES) participants throughout the…  Read more

The 2014 User’s Guide – National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2011, is a first edition, designed to complement the NECB and to build on the code requirements by…  Read more

On June 24, 2014 the City of Vancouver extended the implementation of the new Vancouver Building Bylaw from July 1, 2014 to January 1, 2015.  The existing bylaw will remain…  Read more

The City of Surrey is pleased to announce the selection of a distinguished jury to select winners of the 2014 NewCity Design Awards, part of the City Awards program. They…  Read more