The AIBC has published a new Practice Guideline: Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on Architectural Services, which is now available on the AIBC website. Read more
Practice Guideline: Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on Architectural Services Now Available
Notification of Extraordinary Action to Protect the Public
Extraordinary Action to Protect the Public is a process available under section 67 of the PGA which allows the AIBC to take action to protect the public when information is received that there is a risk to public safety resulting from the actions of a Registrant. Read more
Heritage BC Webinar: St. Andrew’s on the Square Renovation Project 2024 – 2026.
Heritage BC is hosting a free webinar on September 21: St. Andrew’s on the Square Renovation Project 2024 – 2026. Read more
PD Day 2027 Call for Submissions Now Open
The Institute invites submissions from those interested in speaking, participating in panel discussions, or facilitating workshops at AIBC PD Day 2027. The deadline to submit a proposal is October 30, 2026. Read more
Advisory | PST on Architectural Services
Effective October 1, 2026, PST must be charged and collected on architectural services, unless a specific exemption applies. This Advisory covers several matters of which Registrants should be aware regarding PST and architectural services. Read more
Further Updates to AIBC Practice Guidelines
Additional Practice Guidelines have been revised, as part of the AIBC’s phased review and update. Read more
Scheduled Maintenance: September 4, 2026
Please be advised that scheduled maintenance will be taking place on Friday, September 4 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Read more
Updated AIBC 8C: AIBC Standard Short Form Contract Between Client & Consultant
AIBC 8C: AIBC Standard Short Form Contract Between Client & Consultant (September 2026) has been updated and reissued, and is now available on the AIBC website. Read more
2026 Firm Update
Every year, all AIBC Firm Registrants are required to submit an annual Firm Update. The deadline to submit the annual firm update is September 30, 2026. Read more
Registrant Portal Experiencing Technical Difficulties (RESOLVED)
Please be advised that the AIBC Registrant Portal is currently experiencing technical difficulties and is temporarily inaccessible to Registrants. Read more