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Thursday, May 4, 2017

	2017/2018 Council Election Countdown: Voting Closes May 8 at Noon! The countdown clock is ticking for eligible members and honorary members to cast their e-ballot for the 2017/2018 council. There are six council nominations for five available council positions. The e-voting period opened April 13 at 9 a.m. and will close May 8 at 12 p.m., several hours before the start of the annual meeting on May 8. Read more
	Shortlist for 2017 AIBC Architectural Awards Announced The AIBC is pleased to announce a stellar line-up of finalists for the AIBC Architectural Awards, a program that shines a spotlight on architectural excellence. Submissions were considered in five categories: Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Award in Architecture, Medal and Merit Levels; Innovation; Emerging Firm; and, Special Jury. Winners will be announced on May 10 at the Architecture Awards Ceremony. Read more
	See You at the AIBC Annual Conference May 8–10! While online bookings are closed, onsite registration will still be available. Visit the conference website at conference.aibc.ca for more information and to download the conference program.
	Walk, Learn and Earn! AIBC Architectural Walking Tours Start on Canada Day It’s that time of year again! Earn a Continuing Education System Non-core learning unit with AIBC’s Architectural Walking Tours. The program kicks off on July 1 and runs throughout July and August in Vancouver and Victoria. Architectural Walking Tours are $10. Use promo code “AIBCFAM2017” for 50 per cent off your tours. Read more

AIBC Happenings
Reminder: AIBC Annual Meeting May 8, 3–5 p.m. New: Council Rules 7: Advisory Design Panels now in effect, plus Bulletin 65: Advisory Design Panels: Standards for Procedures and Conduct (updated) Updated: Bulletin 15: The Oral Review	Updated: Bulletin 31:Buildings Requiring the Services of an Architect Updated: Bulletin 33: Architecture and Engineering–Complimentary Professions Updated: Bulletin 81: Mandatory Continuing Education System–Canadian Reciprocity Option

Intern Architect Happenings
June Oral Reviews: Applications and Workshop Registration Now Open

Roll Call: AIBC Volunteer Opportunities
Municipal Advisory Design Panels: Township of Esquimalt, City of Nanaimo, City of Parksville, City of Victoria.	Oral Review Panelists Remedial Review Panel

AIBC Gallery
2017 AIBC Architectural Awards Submissions and Intern Architect Exhibit: Interpreting Integration on display until the end of June 2017.

AIBC Courses
2017 AIBC Course Schedule. AIBC Courses fill up quickly so ensure you register without delay. Upcoming courses with availability include the following:	Ethics, Act & Bylaws, Sept. 8 Law & the Architect, Sept. 15 BC Building Code I, Sept. 29 Construction Administration, Oct 13

Recognized Educational Provider Events

The AIBC welcomes new REP: NanaWall Systems Inc.
Following are the most recent upcoming REP events. For a complete listing, see the AIBC events calendar.

AIBC Vancouver Island Chapter
Integration of Security and Life Safety, May 16

BCIT
Passive House Tradesperson Course – Building Envelope Specialization, May 8
Introduction to Solar Water Heating, May 13
Introduction to Solar Electricity, May 26
Passive House Tradesperson Course – Building Envelope Specialization, May 29

Heritage Vancouver Society
Shaping Vancouver 2017: Undefined Heritage – Diversity, Inclusivity and Understanding, May 11

Jensen Hughes
Fire Protection Engineering, May 16

Langara College
House Construction, PROP 1049, May 9
Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, BSAD 1020 May 13
Estimating Construction Costs – Level 2, PROP 2085, May 23
Real Estate Appraisal, PROP 1005, May 25

Muniak Enterprises Inc.
Building Code Tutor, ongoing

Passive House Canada
Passive House Design and Construction Course, Part B, May 11
RDH Building Science Inc.
Venting About Venting – Design Options for Cathedral Ceilings, May 16

Industry News
RAIC Survey

Call for Entries
Call for Nominations for the 2017 Surrey City Awards

Upcoming Events
Doxa Film Festival, May 4–14 Jane's Walk Vancouver, May 5–7	Vancouver Design Week(end), May 12–14

Classifieds
Architecture49 Inc. Francl Architecture	MBGA Robert Turecki Architect Inc.

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