The provincial government asked the AIBC to provide policy advice on a replacement for Section 60 of the Architects Act. A key objective of the AIBC’s recommendations are to align reserved practice with the BC Building Code and public safety regulations. Read more
Architectural Reserved Practice Update
2022/2023 AIBC Council and Liaison to Council
The AIBC is pleased to announce the 2022/23 AIBC Council and Liaison to Council. Please join us in welcoming new and returning members. Read more
PGA Amendments Pass Royal Assent
The provincial government has been undertaking amendments to the Professional Governance Act. The amendments passed Royal Assent on June 2, 2022. Read more
Important Intern Architects AIBC Updates: Oral Exam Changes, IAP Manual, Course Relaxation Policy, and More
The AIBC has several updates for Intern Architects AIBC regarding important steps in their pathway to registration, including changes to the Oral Exam (previously Oral Review), the upcoming deadline for the transition to the fourth edition of the Internship in Architecture Program Manual, the course relaxation policy, and the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Read more
BCDC 2 2022 Documents and Training Sessions Now Available
The BC Documents Committee has finalized the new BCDC 2 2022 documents, and they are now available on the BCDC website. To help individuals with the transition to the new documentation, BCDC are providing live online training sessions. Read more
One Month Left Until the CES Deadline of June 30, 2022
CES Participants are reminded that the mandatory Continuing Education System 2020-2022 reporting period deadline is Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Read more
Upcoming Disciplinary Inquiry
A disciplinary inquiry is a formal hearing by a Disciplinary Committee into the charges against an AIBC registrant. Review upcoming disciplinary inquiries. Read more
PGA Bylaw Review: Draft Registration and Licensing Bylaws
The major component of the AIBC’s PGA transition is the development of bylaws which meet PGA requirements. The first suite of draft bylaws addresses registration and licensing and is now ready for review. Read more
AIBC Discipline Notice | May 18, 2022
The Discipline Notice publishes findings and admissions of unprofessional conduct by AIBC registrants. Read more
Professional Governance Act Amendments and Next Steps
The provincial government has been undertaking amendments to the PGA. The Bill is now proceeding to Royal Assent. There are eight changes to the legislation that are particularly noteworthy for AIBC registrants. Read more