ACEC-BC, the AIBC, and the Province of British Columbia are pleased to announce the release of standard contracts for architectural and engineering design assignments. Read more
Industry News Archive
City of Vancouver Proposed Roofing-Related Amendments
Provide feedback by Monday, March 4, 2024. Read more
Mass Timber Construction: Technical Review of Proposed Code Changes
The public review will run from December 8, 2023 to January 26, 2024. Read more
City of Vancouver New Development Permit Enquiry Service
Starting January 1, 2024, a new development permit enquiry service will be in effect at the City of Vancouver. Read more
BUILDEX 2024 Vancouver
On February 14 and 15, 2024, BUILDEX Vancouver 2024 is taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Read more
BC Codes 2024 Adoption
The Province of British Columbia has adopted the 2024 editions of the British Columbia Building Code, including Book II Plumbing Systems, and Fire Code (BC Codes 2024). Read more
City of Vancouver Digital Permit Submissions and Approvals Update
Effective February 1, the City of Vancouver will be shifting to a fully electronic permit application process and will no longer be accepting paper applications. Read more
Call for Presenters | Alberta Association of Architects 2024 Banff Session event
The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) call for presenters for the 2024 Banff Session event is now open. Read more
Metro Vancouver Climate Action Dialogues
Metro Vancouver is hosting two Climate Action Dialogues in November 2023. Read more
Ministry of Housing User Research Invitation for Building Permit Applications
The Ministry of Housing recently announced the digital building permit and code compliance tool. As part of this project, the Ministry is conducting user research to better understand the submitter’s perspective when it comes to building permit applications. Read more