On February 14 and 15, 2024, BUILDEX Vancouver 2024 is taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Read more
Industry News Archive
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
Upcoming Webinar: Joint Professional Practice Guidelines – Design and Installation of Elevating Devices in New Buildings & Alteration of Elevating Devices in Existing Buildings
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is hosting a webinar on November 8 which will review and discuss two Joint AIBC/EGBC Professional Practice Guidelines. Read more
BC Building Code Update
A new edition of the BC Building Code (BCBC) is expected to be enacted December 2023. Read more
Tickets Available for Architecture Foundation of BC’s 2023 Architectural Awards of Excellence Gala
The Architecture Foundation of BC’s 2023 Architectural Awards of Excellence Gala is taking place on November 8 at the Vancouver Club. Read more
BC Step Code Compliance Checklist Webinars
Several free webinars are being hosted to provide an overview of how to use/review the Checklists, including typical case studies and more complex examples. Read more