The AIBC is pleased to announce the 2019/20 AIBC Council and Invited Liaisons to Council. Please join in welcoming new and returning council members and liaisons. Read more
2019/20 AIBC Council and Invited Liaisons
Architects Advisory | Effect on Architects AIBC of Recent EGBC (APEGBC) Disciplinary Decision and Suspension
Architects and other registrants may be aware of a recent disciplinary action by Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) against Mr. John Bryson, a former structural engineer, in relation to a residential tower in Surrey, B.C. This matter may be of concern to architects who have provided or are providing services on projects associated with Mr. Bryson. Read more
Bylaw Review | Code of Ethics & Administrative Bylaws Consultation Session and Feedback Form
Since 2011, the AIBC has been engaged in a comprehensive bylaw review process to address both substantive bylaw subject matter areas and more routine amendments. The Bylaw Review Committee (BRC), supported by AIBC Council, is now consulting on a suite of bylaws in two subject areas. Read more
Revitalized Relationship Between Architectural Institute of British Columbia and Architecture Foundation of British Columbia
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia and the Architecture Foundation of British Columbia are pleased to announce that the two organizations signed a Memorandum of Agreement. Read more
2019/20 AIBC Council Election Results
Council elections results were announced at the 100th AIBC Annual Meeting, held in Vancouver on Monday, May 6, 2019. Read more
Office Closure
The AIBC office will close on Monday, May 6, at 2 p.m. AIBC staff will be attending the AIBC annual meeting. Read more
NRC Offers Free Electronic Access to Codes
As of April 2019, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is offering free access to the downloadable and electronic formats of the National Building Code, the National Fire Code, the National Plumbing Code, and the National Energy Code for Buildings, as well as the provincial codes published by the NRC. Read more
New BC Energy Step Code Resources Now Available
New resources are now available online to assist those using the BC Energy Step Code. Read more
Tariff of Fees for Architectural Services Project | Update
In July 2018, a volunteer opportunity was presented in Connected to take part in the Tariff of Fees for Architectural Services Update Project. To date, there have been more than 25 project meetings between seven different working groups. Each group represents a different building type; residential, commercial, healthcare, public assembly, educational, transportation and industrial. In total, there are 22 volunteers involved with the project. Read more
Spring 2019 Oral Review Dates and Preparation Workshop
The next round of Oral Review dates are scheduled for June 19, 25, and 26. Visit the Internship website for complete details and to download the application form. Additional Oral Review dates will also be offered in September. Read more