On June 17, BC Housing is hosting a webinar on Vienna House. Attendees will learn more about its design and lessons learned. Read more
Industry News Archive
Updated Requirements for Rainwater Management on Private Property, Starting July 1, 2025
As of July 1, 2025, in the City of Vancouver, most new low-density development (single detached homes, duplexes and multiplexes) will require on-site rainwater management. Read more
Illustrated Guide: Lateral Bracing Requirements – Part 9 of the BC Building Code 2024 Now Available
An Illustrated Guide: Lateral Bracing Requirements – Part 9 of the BC Building Code 2024 is now available. Read more
Canada and the UK Sign Mutual Recognition Agreement
On April 23, 2025, representatives from the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada and the UK’s Architects Registration Board signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement. Read more
National Codes Public Review: Overheating – Participate by February 24
The final review of proposed changes to the 2020 National Model Codes is open until February 24, 2025. The proposed changes iaddress overheating in the National Building Code of Canada. Read more
Road Safety for Small Business Owners
There are legal responsibilities for employees who drive full time, part time, or occasionally – even if they use their own vehicle. Read more
BUILDEX Vancouver 2025
On February 26 and 27, 2025, BUILDEX Vancouver 2025 is taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Read more
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