News

The 2025 Firm Update concluded on September 30. This year, nearly all Firms (98%) submitted their update by the deadline, and only 2% still need to confirm or update their information.  Read more

The AIBC Board invites your review of the proposed new Professional Standards, and encourages your consultation participation.  Read more

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  Read more

On September 16, the 2025 AIBC Induction and Retirement Ceremony took place at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.  Read more

Under the Professional Governance Act, the AIBC is required to maintain an online, publicly accessible register of individual Registrants, Firms, and Former Registrants.  Read more

The AIBC’s Fall Professional Development Series is back! Beginning on October 22, 2025, the online series will explore a variety of architectural topics, including standardized designs and components, the shade impacts of architectural projects (shadow studies), and the role of Indigenous values in design process.  Read more

In December 2024, the AIBC published a new regulatory resource: Practice Guideline: Use of the Architect’s Seal, which replaced repealed Bulletin 60 and Bulletin 61. This Regulatory Review examines key concepts outlined in the Practice Guideline – specifically, reinforcing the types of documents that must be sealed and providing clarity on Direct Supervision requirements.  Read more

Registration is now open for the 2026 Certified Professional (CP) Course and the Advanced Code Knowledge (ACK) Course, which are based on the 2024 BC Building Code and the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law.  Read more

Please be advised that scheduled IT maintenance will be taking place this Friday, September 12 from 5–6 p.m.  Read more