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AIBC Newsletter \| August 3, 2017	View this email in your browser

Thursday, August 3, 2017

	Call for Nominations: Professional Recognition Awards Do you know a worthy candidate who should be recognized for their contributions to the profession, the community or the institute? Celebrate their positive impact on the field by nominating them for the AIBC Professional Recognition Awards. But hurry – there is only one month left! Read more.
	Mid-year Information Update Reminder It’s hard to believe that we’re more than halfway through 2017! With 2018 coming around the corner, it’s time to ask all registrants and affiliates to update their individual and firm profile information. Read more.
	Passive House Design and Construction for Architects Course Want to become a Certified Passive House Designer or Consultant? Take advantage of our three-day condensed Passive House Design and Construction course in partnership with Passive House Canada! Open to all, this course is tailored to architects and associates interested in learning about Passive House building projects. Read more.
	2017 Architectural Walking Tours – Help Spread the Word! It's the last month for the 2017 Architectural Walking Tours! Help us spread the word about this fun and engaging program by sharing a special offer with friends and family – use code WALKVIC2017 to receive 50 per cent off walking tours in Victoria. Read more.
	CES Countdown: 11 Months until the June 30, 2018 Deadline The next AIBC Mandatory Continuing Education System (CES) reporting period deadline is June 30, 2018. CES Participants have 11 months remaining to earn and report a total of 36 Learning Units for the July 1, 2016–June 30, 2018 period. Read more.

AIBC Happenings
New: 2017 International Young Architect Workshop: A Look Back New: Council Meeting Summary – July 11, 2017	New: Building Beyond Buildings by Bing Thom Architects Opening Night Reception Photos Coming Soon: Professional Development Speaker Series launching September 2017

Intern Architect Happenings
AIBC Internship in Architecture Program Website Update: View the new look UBC Good Times: Save the date – September 29, 2017

Roll Call: AIBC Volunteer Opportunities
Municipal Advisory Design Panels: City of Nanaimo, City of Parksville.	Consensual Resolution Review Panel Remedial Review Panel Bylaw Review Committee Design Panel Committee

AIBC Gallery
Building Beyond Buildings by Bing Thom Architects exhibit on now until August 21, 2017 UBC SALA Comprehensive Design Studio Graduation Exhibit begins August 29, 2017. This exhibition focuses on the student design of a new seaplane terminal on Sea Island in Richmond, adjacent to YVR.

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, Nov. 10 BC Building Code II, Nov. 17

Recognized Educational Provider Events
The AIBC welcomes new REPs: Mayne Coatings Corp. and The AME Consulting Group Ltd. Following are the most recent upcoming REP events. For a complete listing, see the AIBC events calendar.
Langara College Invisible Hazard: Radon, Aug. 7 Invisible Hazard: Asbestos in Building, Aug. 14 Invisible Hazard: Radon, Aug. 21 Environmental Hazards: Mould/Lead, Aug. 28 Estimating Construction Costs, Sept. 7 House Construction, Sept. 9 Muniak Inc. Building Code Tutor, ongoing	BC Wood Specialties Group WoodTALKS 2017 at the GBM, Sept. 7 BCIT Energy Modelling for Building Professionals, Sept. 8 University of British Columbia (UBC) Robot Made: Large Scale Robotic Timber Fabrication in Architecture, Sept. 9

Industry News

Upcoming Events
World Design Summit, Oct. 16–25. Use code AIBC2017EBEXT before Aug. 31 for $100 off.	F.I.E.R.O. Fire Station Design Symposium, Sept. 25–27

Classifieds
Diamond Architectural Group – Intern Architect or Technologist LWPAC – Project Architect	City of Vancouver – Project Manager II Henriquez Partners Architects – Architectural Technologist

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