Since 2011, the AIBC has been engaged in a comprehensive bylaw review process to address both substantive bylaw subject matter areas and more routine amendments. The Bylaw Review Committee (BRC), supported by AIBC Council, is now consulting with members on a suite of ‘administrative’ bylaws. Read more
News Archive
AIBC Council Meeting Summary – January 15, 2018
At the January 15, 2018 council meeting, the following items were discussed: Read more
Building and Safety Standards Branch B18-01 January 2018 Update to Letters of Assurance
Attention BC Building Code Users – please see below information from the Building and Safety Standards Branch: The Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, has approved changes to the 2012 BC Building Code effective January 31, 2018. These changes constitute Revision 12 of the 2012 BC Building Code and are available online. The changes concern Letters of Assurance and a number of other Code revisions. Read more
Member Advisory – New BC Building Code 2012 Letters of Assurance (Schedules B and C-A)
This joint member advisory is a follow-up to the advisory issued on May 24, 2017 regarding Ministerial Order M158. This new advisory concerns Ministerial Order M013 and the Buildings and Safety Standards Branch (BSSB) Information Bulletin No. B18-01. This Ministerial Order revises the Letters of Assurance in Part 2 of the 2012 BC Building Code. Read more
Call for Submissions: 2018 Canadian Green Building Awards
Entry kits are now available for the 2018 Canadian Green Building Awards, a joint program of SABMag and the Canada Green Building Council. The Awards recognize excellence in the sustainable design and execution of new and renovated Canadian residential and non-residential buildings, and interiors in nine award categories. Read more
Register for the 2018 BC Building Code Update Sessions
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia and Engineers and Geoscientists BC have partnered to develop two full-day sessions on the new BC Building Code, which will be in effect December 10, 2018. Registration will open in early January 2019. Interested parties can register for one or both days. Remote access will be available to those who are not able to attend in-person. Read more
President’s Message | AIBC 2019–2023 Strategic Plan
Anchored by AIBC’s mandate, vision and values, the AIBC 2014-2018 Strategic Plan has served us well in directing the institute’s regulatory efforts. The institute’s priorities are clearly articulated in the five strategic plan goals and the supporting initiatives provide a roadmap towards achieving those goals. Read more
2018/19 AIBC Council Election Update
The Call for Nominations for election of the 2018/19 AIBC Council is quickly approaching, with an opening date of February 19. Serving on council is an opportunity to shape the work of the body responsible for regulating the profession of architecture in B.C. on behalf of the public. Learn about the reactivated Nominations Review Committee and their role in the Council Election process. Read more
Back by Popular Demand! Celebrate Family Day with an Architectural Walking Tour of Gastown
Back by popular demand, the special season preview of the AIBC Architectural Walking Tours is back this Family Day! See how heritage restoration and preservation guidelines and initiatives set up in the 1970s have transformed and renewed the historical Gastown district. Participants will gain a new appreciation for the buildings that make up the fabric of Vancouver. Read more
City of Vancouver Roundtable Workshop: Rain City Strategy
The City of Vancouver is inviting development and construction industry members to participate in a planning process to create a Rain City Strategy, which will guide how rainwater is managed and used in Vancouver. The goal is to capture and treat 90% of the rainwater that falls in Vancouver using a combination of green infrastructure and conventional pipe systems on both public and private property. Read more