Help recruit candidates for the next AIBC Council election – join the Council Recruitment Task Force. The AIBC is seeking three members-at-large, who are past council members or liaisons, to serve on the Council Recruitment Task Force (PDF). This short-term volunteer opportunity will take place between October 2019 and March 2020. Read more
Volunteer Opportunity | Council Recruitment Task Force
Online BC Building Codes Now Available at No Charge
The provincial government has announced that effective August 14, 2019, online versions of the BC Building, Plumbing and Fire Codes are available free of charge. Read more
CES Deadline Countdown | Six Tips for a Successful Reporting Period
Now that September is here, there are only 10 months left in the 2018–2020 reporting cycle! CES Participants are required to earn 36 Learning Units before June 30, 2020. In preparation for the upcoming deadline, we have outlined six tips for a successful reporting period, which include everything from helpful resources to information on reciprocity and self-reports. Read more
2019 Fall Professional Development Series Registration Now Open
The Fall Professional Development Series is back! Taking place on Wednesdays in October and November, this PD Series will focus on innovative architectural case studies. Read more
AIBC Conference 2020 | Call for Submissions
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) invites submissions from those interested in speaking, participating in panel discussions, or facilitating interactive workshops at the 2020 AIBC Conference. Read more
Volunteer Opportunity | Conference Professional Development (PD) Committee
The Conference Professional Development (PD) Committee is searching for creative and innovative individuals with knowledge of evolving architectural trends to join the Conference Professional Development (PD) Committee. Read more
Code of Ethics & Administrative Bylaws Approved
The proposed suite of Code of Ethics and Administrative Bylaws put forward for electronic vote have received the requisite 2/3 support of eligible voters that casts ballots. Read more
AIBC Scholarship & Bursary Program Expansion
We are delighted to announce that the Institute is now contributing a total of $26,600 to scholarships and bursaries at the University of British Columbia School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, and $5,000 to academic and achievement awards in the School of Construction and the Environment at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Read more
CES Information Session for Intern Architects
Attention all Intern Architects AIBC! You are invited to attend a free Continuing Education System (CES) Information Session on Wednesday, October 9. As previously announced, intern architects will be participants of the existing CES program, effective July 1, 2020. If you have questions about the system or its requirements, this complimentary session is for you. Read more
Regulatory Review | Terms of Engagement 101 Part III: Electronic Seals
In this Regulatory Review, we will be discussing electronic seals – including outlining their regulatory requirements, advantages and benefits, and a step-by-step guide on the process of obtaining one. Read more