Centralized mail delivery is now part of all new residential and commercial developments in Canada. A Delivery Planning Standards Manual for Builders and Developers with diagrams and in depth guidance from Canada Post is available for download. Read more
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Request for Proposal (RFP)
The AIBC invites proposals from architectural firms, certificate of practice holders and licensees registered in British Columbia to provide architectural services to the AIBC for a small two-part renovation project. Read more
AIBC Council Meeting Summary – July 12, 2016
At the July 12, 2016 council meeting, the AIBC Council dealt with the below items. Governance Committee Council approved the Guidelines and Procedures for Council Committees, Task Forces and Working… Read more
Members Approve Investigations and Discipline Bylaws
The AIBC’s proposed Investigations and Discipline bylaw amendments put forward for electronic vote have received strong approval from the institute’s voting members, with 97 per cent of voters in support. Read more
ExAC Registration: Application Deadline July 15
Intern Architects have one week to register for the Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) before the application deadline on Friday, July 15. Intern Architects are eligible to write the… Read more
Voting On Proposed Investigations and Discipline Bylaws Closes Tomorrow – July 8
The AIBC is holding an electronic vote from June 13 to July 8 on proposed Investigations and Discipline bylaws. Read more
Reminder: “Architect AIBC” Title
Members will recall that Bylaw 10 was amended at the May 2012 annual meeting, replacing the initials “MAIBC” with “Architect AIBC” as an architect’s title in British Columbia. It is… Read more
Metro Vancouver Seeking Input on New Requirements for Stormwater Management
Metro Vancouver seeks your input on new minimum requirements for onsite stormwater management. The requirements would apply to new single-lot residential development (single detached, duplex, triplex) across the region. Share… Read more
Congratulations 2016 AIBC Scholarship Recipients!
Each year, the AIBC is pleased to fund scholarships to exemplary students in the UBC Master of Architecture Program as well as the BCIT Architectural and Building Technology Certificate and Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Science programs, recognizing academic standing and progress. Read more
New Information About the Building Act
The Province has posted two new sections of the Building Act Guide online: Section B1: What Local Governments Need to Know about the Building Act; and Appendix to B1: Changes… Read more