Vancouver City Council recently approved updates to the Zoning and Development By-law. The updated by-law contains clearer regulations, more tables and diagrams, and introduces hyperlinks and accessibility features. Simplified and more consistent regulations will make them easier to understand and apply consistently. Read more
News Archive
Building and Suite Number Address Assignment Bulletin Released by City of Vancouver
The City of Vancouver recently published a Bulletin on Building and Suite Number Address Assignment. Read more
Fall 2022 Certified Professional Update Seminar Registration
The Fall 2022 CP Update Seminar is taking place on November 3, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read more
Professional Governance Act: October 2022 Update
As we near the end of 2022, the AIBC continues to prepare for the transition to the PGA. One of the activities the AIBC has been focusing on is updating the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Read more
Public Review Launch: Proposed Revisions to BC Building Code 2018
Building and Safety Standards Branch has released proposed revisions to the BC Building Code 2018 for public review. Submit feedback by November 4, 2022. Read more
EGBC Practice Advisory: Overheating Considerations for Existing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs).
EGBC has published a Practice Advisory on Overheating Considerations for Existing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs). Read more
Upcoming Webinar: Latest Updates from the Building and Safety Standards Branch
The AIBC is pleased to offer a complimentary webinar on November 4, which will be presented by the Building and Safety Standards Branch. Read more
AFBC Architecture Talks: Lieutenant Governor Architectural Award Winners Event
The AFBC is hosting Architecture Talks: a Pecha Kucha style event, where the recipients of the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture will discuss their work and winning projects. Read more
2022 Annual Firm Information Update
Every year, all architectural firms registered with the AIBC (including Inactive Firms) are required to submit an annual firm update. The deadline to submit the annual firm update is October 31, 2022. Read more
2022 ExAC Locations and Information
The ExAC will be administered in Vancouver and Victoria on November 7 and 8, 2022, in-person. Read more