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Announcing AIBC Confab 2019! Call for Submissions Now Open
We are excited to announce a new one-day professional development event – AIBC Confab 2019! Focused around interactive workshops, panel discussions, and seminars, the event aims to promote conversation and a shared learning experience. We invite submissions from those interested in speaking or facilitating workshops. AIBC Confab 2019 will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre on May 7, 2019. Read more.
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Proposed Suite of Council and Institute Governance Bylaws
The Bylaw Review Committee, supported by AIBC Council, is now consulting with members on a suite of bylaws related to Council and Institute Governance. The suite is organized into five categories: Seal; Officers and Council; Boards, Task Forces and Committees; Remuneration and Expenses; and Nominations and Elections. Consultation for the proposed suite will run until November 2, 2018, with an in-person and online Consultation Session being held on October 22. Register and read more.
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President's Message | AIBC 2019–2023 Strategic Plan Update
I hope everyone enjoyed the summer, and had an opportunity to rest and recharge. AIBC Council and staff have been busy with particular focus on drafting our next five-year Strategic Plan. I am pleased to share that the draft 2019–2023 Strategic Plan is now available for members and other registrants to review. We are seeking comments until October 12, 2018. Read more.
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2018 Annual Firm Information Update
The AIBC issues an annual reminder to keep firm information current and help maintain the integrity of the AIBC Register. This information is also used to issue annual fee invoices. Additionally, an online directory of architectural firms is available to the public. The deadline for completing this important regulatory requirement is October 31, 2018. Read more.
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Register for the 2018 Fall Professional Development Series!
We are pleased to announce that the 2018 Fall Professional Development (PD) Series is back, beginning on October 10, 2018. This monthly PD Series is presented in a convenient lunch and learn format, offering participants an informative and engaging way to earn Core Learning Units. Building off of the success and feedback from last year, the focus of the 2018 Fall PD Series will be the design of high performance buildings using energy modelling. Register and read more.
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| Intern Architect Happenings |
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| AIBC Volunteer Opportunities |
- Municipal Advisory Design Panels: District of Chilliwack, City of Duncan, City of Maple Ridge, City of New Westminster, District of North Vancouver, District of Oak Bay, City of Parksville, City of Pitt Meadows, District of Saanich, City of Surrey, City of Vancouver – Urban Design Panel, City of Vancouver – Chinatown, City of Vancouver – Gastown, City of Vancouver – High Buildings, District of West Vancouver, Municipality of Whistler, City of White Rock.
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| AIBC Courses |
2018 AIBC Course Schedule.
AIBC Courses fill up quickly so ensure you register without delay. Upcoming courses with availability include the following: |
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| Recognized Educational Provider Events |
| Following are the most recent upcoming REP events. For a full listing, see the AIBC events calendar. |
- BC Building Envelope Council
2018 Conference: Forging the Path Toward Better Buildings, October 26
- BCIT
Residential Renewable Energy, October 13
Introduction to Solar Electricity, October 19
Solar Electric Design, November 2
- Langara College
Building Systems Energy Assessment 2,
October 11
Environmental Hazard – Mould & Lead,
October 15
Passive House Design, October 15
Estimating Construction Costs 2, October 23
Controlling Construction Costs, October 25
Building Design & Construction, October 31
- Muniak Inc.
Building Code Tutor, ongoing
Building Code Tutor Volume 2, ongoing
- National Floor Covering Association
Flooring EXPO, October 25
- Passive House Canada
120C: Exam Preparation for Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam (online), October 9
PHPP User’s Group: Charting New Territory in Passive House: Clayton Community Centre, October 10
120A: Passive House Design and Construction, October 11
110: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings, October 12
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- Passive House Canada (Continued)
200: Building Enclosures for High Performance Buildings, October 12
120A: Passive House Design and Construction, October 25
110: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings, October 26
120A: Passive House Design and Construction, November 1
Passive House Canada Conference 2018: Partnering for Transformation, November 7
- RDH Building Science
Environmental Health and Building Science: How Building Performance Can Affect Human Health, October 16
- SAFTI First Fire Rated Glazing Solutions
Designing with Fire-Rated Glass, ongoing
- UBC
Robot Made: Robotic Fabrication Seminar, October 13
Robot Made: Large Scale Robotic Timber Fabrication in Architecture, October 13
Prefabrication and Timber Construction Technical Tour and Conference (Germany), December 2
- Vancouver Community College
SketchUp Level 1, October 20
SketchUp Level 2, October 27
AutoCAD Level 2, October 30
AutoCAD Level 1, November 1
- Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Change Order Management, October 24
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| Industry News |
- AIBC is a proud supporting sponsor of POP// CAN // CRIT 2018. Attendees of the October 19 symposium will hear dynamic conversations on the Business of Architecture in Canada. Learn more and register today.
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| Upcoming Events |
- POP // CAN // CRIT 2018, October 19, 2018.
- Annual National Roundtable on Disaster Risk Reduction, October 29, 2018
- Small Housing Summit, organized by Small Housing BC, November 17, 2018.
- BOABC 2018 Education Conference featuring Industry Executives Panel, hosted by Building Officials Association of B.C., November 27–30, 2018.
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