As of July 1, 2025, in the City of Vancouver, most new low-density development (single detached homes, duplexes and multiplexes) will require on-site rainwater management. Read more
Updated Requirements for Rainwater Management on Private Property, Starting July 1, 2025
Final Days to Register for AIBC PD Day 2025
There is less than one week left to register for AIBC PD Day 2025! Don’t miss out on this one-day, online professional development event, which features a mix of both local and international speakers. Read more
Illustrated Guide: Lateral Bracing Requirements – Part 9 of the BC Building Code 2024 Now Available
An Illustrated Guide: Lateral Bracing Requirements – Part 9 of the BC Building Code 2024 is now available. Read more
New Volunteer Opportunity – BEA Assessors
The AIBC is seeking Architects interested in the Broadly Experienced Applicant (BEA) pathway to registration to serve as BEA Assessors. Read more
Canada and the UK Sign Mutual Recognition Agreement
On April 23, 2025, representatives from the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada and the UK’s Architects Registration Board signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement. Read more
Adaptable Dwelling Units Checklist Updated
In November 2024, the AIBC published an Adaptable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Checklist. The checklist has been updated to reflect the March 2025 changes to the 2024 BC Building Code. Read more
Notice of the 106th AIBC Annual General Meeting
The 106th Annual General Meeting will be held online on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 12–1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Read more
2025 Spring Certified Professional (CP) Update Seminar
Registration is now open for the 2025 Spring Certified Professional (CP) Update Seminar, which is taking place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Read more
Which AIBC PD Day 2025 Sessions Should I Attend?
Join us for AIBC PD Day 2025, taking place exclusively online on Wednesday, May 14. Attendees can personalize their learning experience to specific areas of interests and expertise, with four streams of content. Read more
Call for Advisory Resolutions
Architects AIBC are invited to submit an Advisory Resolution to the Registrar from April 3 to 17, in keeping with Bylaw 2.130. Read more