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
Industry News Archive
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
Provincial Government Standard Architectural and Engineering Contracts Now Available
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
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