Updates have been made to the BC Codes. The revisions expand permissions for encapsulated mass timber construction (EMTC). Read more
Industry News Archive
BC Building Code 2024 – Important Bulletins
The Building Safety and Standards Branch has published several important bulletins regarding the BCBC 2024. Read more
Delay Period for Seismic Requirements in the BC Building Code 2024
The below was originally published on the Engineers and Geoscientists BC website, under “Which BCBC code provisions, climatic data and seismic hazard data, NBC structural commentaries, material standards, and letters… Read more
Becoming Architects Canada: Participate in the 2024 Becoming Architects Survey
Becoming Architects Canada (BAC-DAC) is seeking feedback on a national survey for those on the path to architectural licensure in Canada. Read more
National Model Codes Public Review
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes is continuing consultation on proposed changes to the 2020 National Model Codes and is inviting the public to take part. The public review runs from February 27 to April 29, 2024. Read more
Public Review on Code Changes Now Open
The public review runs from today until April 29, 2024. Read more
2024 Masonry Design Awards Call for Submissions Now Open
The 2024 Masonry Design Awards Call for Project Submissions is now open. The submission deadline is June 30, 2024. Read more
City of Vancouver Proposed Rainwater Amendments to the Building By-law
The City of Vancouver is proposing rainwater management regulations for new multiplex developments and all new residential buildings containing three to eight suites. Read more
RAIC Seeks Feedback on Draft RFP Checklist Resource
The RAIC is sharing a draft RFP Checklist with the architectural community and is seeking feedback by February 15, 2024. Read more
Deadline Extended for Mass Timber Construction Public Review
The Mass Timber Construction public review has been extended to February 16, 2024. Read more