On March 26, 2020, the provincial government released a list of essential services in B.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
News Archive
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
RAIC Letters Regarding COVID-19 Response Fund
The following is an announcement from the RAIC regarding access for small, medium and large businesses in the architecture profession to the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Response Fund. Read more
AIBC’s Response to COVID-19, Important Information about Conference & Courses
The health, safety and well-being of AIBC registrants, volunteers and staff is of utmost importance to the Institute. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AIBC offices have been temporarily closed to visitors. Several programs and events have also been affected, including the cancellation of the 2020 AIBC Conference. Read more
Updated AIBC Statement Regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The health, safety and well-being of registrants and staff is a priority for the Institute. We recognize that the COVID-19 situation is evolving rapidly, and we are committed to keeping those impacted informed. Read more
AIBC Statement Regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and 2020 Conference
The AIBC 101st Annual Meeting and 2020 Conference will be proceeding as planned from May 4–6. As of now (March 12, 2020), the B.C. Ministry of Health is not advising that mass gatherings of people be cancelled due to COVID-19. Read more