On March 31, 2020, Vancouver City Council enacted new incentives for single-family and duplex Passive House/zero emission building projects. Read more
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Electronic Seals and Sealing Documents Remotely, Notarius Digital Seal Technology Discount
A digital seal is an encrypted electronic ‘signature’ that assures the origin of an electronic document, its integrity, and its authenticity. For registrants, this allows architectural documents to be securely signed, sealed, and delivered electronically. Notarius is offering a limited-time discounted rate for AIBC registrants who would like to obtain a digital seal. Read more
Council Rules Approved | Council Rules 8: Terms and Conditions for Mandatory PLI
On March 10, 2020, AIBC Council approved the amendments to Council Rules 8: Terms and Conditions for Mandatory Professional Liability Insurance (PLI). Read more
2020/21 AIBC Council Nominees Announced and Council Election E-Vote
The AIBC is pleased to announce that six Architects AIBC have put their names forward as nominees for the five positions in the upcoming AIBC Council election, set to open April 9, 2020. Read more
Field Reviews and COVID-19
On March 26, 2020, the provincial government released a list of essential services in B.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
2020 Michael A. Ernest AIBC Intern Architect Bursary
Applications for the Michael A. Ernest AIBC Intern Architect Bursary are being accepted from March 26 to May 25, 2020. Read more
RAIC COVID-19 Impact Survey
To obtain a picture of the impacts of COVID-19 on the architectural sector, the RAIC has created a COVID-19 Pulse Survey to collect information. The deadline to submit responses is March 27, 2020 at 5 p.m. PST. Read more
City of Vancouver Chief Building Official Announcement for Certified Professionals regarding COVID-19
The following is a copy of the email from the City of Vancouver Chief Building Official to Certified Professionals regarding COVID-10. Read more
Member Motion from the Floor Update | Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
During the 99th AIBC Annual Meeting, several motions were brought to the floor regarding the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). Read more
AIBC CES Reporting Period Cycle Deadline Extended to September 30, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic, and subsequent cancellation of severl AIBC professional development opportunities, the AIBC has extended the current CES reporting period deadline by three months. The new reporting period deadline is now September 30, 2020. Read more