Further to the September 15, 2017 President’s Message and taking into consideration feedback shared by members, AIBC Council has recently approved the reactivation of a Nominations Review Committee. Per the Terms of Reference (PDF), the Institute is seeking a Member-at-large to serve on the newly re-formed Nominations Review Committee. Read more
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The 2017 Recognition Ceremony: A Recap
The 2017 Recognition Ceremony took place on Thursday, November 23 at VanDusen Gardens. It was a celebratory night, with more award recipients than any other previous year. Awards were presented in two categories; Professional Service and Volunteer Service. Read more
Update: Annual Renewal Bulletins 2, 3 and 5
AIBC Bulletins 2, 3 and 5 have been updated, with highlights of any changes listed below. Please review the bulletins in their entirety to fully understand how they apply to… Read more
2018 Annual Renewal of Registration
On behalf of the AIBC Council, thank you for your continued support and involvement with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. This Notice is regarding the 2018 Annual Renewal of… Read more
Proposed changes to the Elevating Devices Safety Regulation: Consultation and Feedback
Technical Safety BC is requesting feedback on the following proposed changes to the Elevating Devices Safety Regulation: Adopt the 2016 edition of the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators… Read more
Volunteer Opportunity: Canadian Architectural Certification Board, Visiting Team Members
The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) is look for Visiting Team members to participate in Site Visits. If you would like to join a Visiting Team, please send your Expressions… Read more
Registration Now Open: Blueprint for Business Course
One of our most popular courses is back, featuring refreshed content and new instructors! If you are thinking about starting your own practice or interested in learning about what it’s… Read more
RAIC Call for Volunteers: Editorial Board, Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects
The RAIC is looking for volunteers to participate on the Editorial Board for the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects, 3rd Edition. An overview of the opportunity, including responsibilities and… Read more
Regulatory Review | Terms of Engagement 101 Part II: Types of Standard Contracts (Updated)
In part one of Terms of Engagement 101, we provided a summary of the basic requirements related to an architect’s terms of engagement, including why written contracts need to be in place with a client before ‘architecture’ begins. In this follow-up article, we discuss the range of standard form agreements available, and provide information and advice on how to select the most suitable contract for your project. Read more
2017 Annual Firm Information Update Complete
The 2017 Annual Firm Information Update has officially concluded, with the deadline elapsing on October 13, 2017. We thank the 79% of firms who completed this important regulatory requirement. Your… Read more