The 2019 Oral Review schedule is now available for Intern Architects AIBC and Broadly Experienced Applicant (BEA) candidates. Those interested in taking the Oral Review are required to submit an application form between the specified registration period for each round. Following the application close date, AIBC staff will contact you to confirm your eligibility and assigned Oral Review date. Read more
2019 Oral Review Dates Announced
Annual Renewal of Registration Deadline is February 1, 2019
Annual Renewal invoices were emailed to registrants on November 21, 2018, with a payment deadline of February 1, 2019. Thank you to all of the architects, associates, temporary licensees, and firms who have already paid their fees. To date, over 35 percent of registrants have submitted their payments. Read more
Council and Institute Governance Bylaws Approved
The proposed suite of Council and Institute Governance Bylaws put forward for electronic vote have received the requisite 2/3 support from eligible voters. The bylaw vote was organized into six categories: Seal of the Institute; Officers and Council; Boards, Task Forces and Committees; Remuneration and Expenses; Nominations; and Elections. Read more
Introducing the new Professional Governance Act
The Professional Governance Act received royal assent and is now law. Read more
Bulletin 32: Right to Title: The Legal Use of “Architect” and Derivatives Update
Bulletin 32 has been updated. Revisions include the addition of section 2.3 for added clarity for architects registered in other jurisdictions; addition of section 3.0 which provides information regarding limitations on offers of service including descriptive terms of services; addition of section 5.0 which outlines penalties and enforcement of the Architects Act, as well as improved syntax, organization and format. Read more
Post-Disaster Building Assessment Training Workshop
The AIBC Post Disaster Response Committee is working in collaboration with BC Housing and Engineers & Geoscientists of BC, to establish a roster of trained volunteers who are available to be deployed in the event of a disaster. This January, the AIBC be offering a full day training session for members interested in being volunteers in this program. Architects, intern architects, architectural technologists and other interested individuals are invited to attend. Read more
2018 AIBC Holiday Hours
The AIBC office will be closed for the holidays from December 24, 2018 to January 2, 2019. Read more
2019 AIBC Courses Now Open for Registration
The 2019 AIBC Course Schedule (PDF) is now available for viewing and registration. Please note that registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Read more
Dates Announced for Updated BC Building Code 2018 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
2018 Recognition Ceremony Recap: A Celebration of Outstanding Dedication
The 2018 Recognition Ceremony took place on Thursday, November 8 at VanDusen Gardens. The event was a celebration of exceptional dedication to the architectural profession and community, with awards being presented in two categories; Professional Service and Volunteer Service. Read more