Please be advised that scheduled maintenance will be taking place on Friday, September 4 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Read more
News Archive
Updated AIBC 8C: AIBC Standard Short Form Contract Between Client & Consultant
AIBC 8C: AIBC Standard Short Form Contract Between Client & Consultant (September 2026) has been updated and reissued, and is now available on the AIBC website. Read more
2026 Firm Update
Every year, all AIBC Firm Registrants are required to submit an annual Firm Update. The deadline to submit the annual firm update is September 30, 2026. Read more
Registrant Portal Experiencing Technical Difficulties (RESOLVED)
Please be advised that the AIBC Registrant Portal is currently experiencing technical difficulties and is temporarily inaccessible to Registrants. Read more
Webinar: Understanding PST on Architectural Services
Effective October 1, 2026, PST must be charged and collected on architectural services, unless a specific exemption applies. A webinar on the changes is taking place on September 8. Read more
Scheduled Maintenance: August 21, 2026
Please be advised that scheduled maintenance will be taking place on Friday, August 21 from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Read more
Understanding PST on Architectural Services
The AIBC is hosting an information session on September 8 with the BC Ministry of Finance outlining new PST requirements and how the changes apply to architectural services. Read more
Updates to AIBC Practice Guidelines
The AIBC is undertaking a phased review and update of its Practice Guidelines to ensure they are current and aligned with the AIBC Bylaws, Professional Governance Act, and Architects Regulation. Read more
Board Approved Contract: CCDC 33, Updated Practice Guideline: Standard Form Contracts
In April 2026, CCDC 33-2026 Progressive Design-Build Service Contract Between Design-Builder and Consultant (“CCDC 33”) became an AIBC Board approved contract. Read more
BC Housing DASH Program Architectural Services RFP Now Open
BC Housing has issued an RFP for architectural services to develop two new standardized blueprint types for the DASH (Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing) Program. Read more