On March 19, 2018, AIBC Council approved Council Rules 8: Terms and Conditions for Mandatory Professional Liability Insurance (PLI). Read more
Council Rules 8: Terms and Conditions for Mandatory PLI Approved
2018 AIBC Architectural Awards Jury
The AIBC is excited the announce the 2018 AIBC Architectural Awards Jury. Comprised of four esteemed individuals, the jury will convene on March 24 to adjudicate the submissions and select this year’s award winners. Award recipients will be announced at the AIBC Architectural Awards Reception held on April 19, 2018. Read more
City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 8922, 2018 Update
Prince George City Council recently approved the City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 8922, 2018. Key points: Came into full effect on January 23, 2018. Increased the climatic data for ground-snow load to 4.3kPa (90psf); it now matches that required by the Regional District of Fraser Fort-George. Grace period for engineered truss designs dated… Read more
International Women’s Day 2018 | Sylvia Grace Holland
Pioneer. Architect. Artist. These are just a few words that describe Sylvia Grace Holland – the first woman to become a registered architect with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. March 8 is International Women’s Day, and today we are going to share her story with you. Read more
2018 Michael A. Ernest AIBC Intern Architect Bursary
Applications for the Michael A. Ernest AIBC Intern Architect Bursary are being accepted from March 15 to April 16, 2018. This bursary, which is a $1,000 credit at the AIBC, is awarded to an Intern Architect AIBC who is in good standing, and has demonstrated the financial need and intention to become a registered Architect AIBC. Read more
Call for Retired Architect AIBC Council Liaison Expressions of Interest
Expressions of Interest for the Retired Architect AIBC Council Liaison are now being accepted for the 2018/19 AIBC Council. Liaisons sit for a one-year term, in keeping with Council Policy 2.23: Role of the Council Liaisons. Read more
Blueprint for Business is Back! Register Today
Blueprint for Business is back on Friday, April 13, 2018! Recently updated, this popular course features refreshed content. Interested parties are encouraged to sign-up early as registration fills up quickly. Read more
2018 AIBC Annual Conference Keynote Announcement
The AIBC invites you to attend the 2018 Annual Conference – Spaces Between from May 7 to 9, 2018 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. This year’s conference will explore the many interpretations of Spaces Between – where ideas that are seemingly opposed connect, where negative space encourages thoughtful design, and where innovation, technology and materiality meet. Read more
CSA Z5000-18 – Building Commissioning for Energy Using Systems is Now Available
he first edition of CSA Z5000-18 Building Commissioning for Energy Using Systems is now available for purchase. This new standard provides a comprehensive, integrated, consistent, and managed process to monitor building energy and domestic water use through the commissioning of the monitoring system. Commissioning buildings aims to optimize energy-use and thereby reduce operating costs, and is important to the post-design and post-occupancy process. Read more
Council Election 2018/19 | Call for Council Member Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018/19 AIBC Council. This is your opportunity to help shape the work of the body responsible for regulating the profession of architecture in B.C. on behalf of the public. Read more