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2020 Annual Renewal of Registration Deadline: February 1
The 2020 Annual Renewal of Registration deadline is February 1, 2020 – thank you to all architects, associates, temporary licensees, and firms who have already paid their fees. To date, nearly 40 percent of registrants have submitted payments. Please note that those who do not pay on or before February 1 will no longer be in good standing with the AIBC. Read more.
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Document 8C-2020 Standard Short Form Contract Between Client & Consultant and Practice Guideline Now Available
Document 8C-2020 AIBC Standard Short Form Agreement Between Client and Consultant is now available. This second edition has replaced its predecessor, which was originally published in 2010. A new associated Practice Guideline has also been created. Read more.
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CES Countdown | Helpful Resources
With the new year upon us, there are officially only six months left until the June 30, 2020 CES reporting period deadline. The AIBC is committed to the success of CES Participants in completing their educational requirements. The Institute helps individuals successfully meet the continuing education deadline by providing a variety of resources, from the AIBC events calendar, bulletins, guidelines, and more. Read more.
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2020 Oral Review Dates Announced
The 2020 Oral Review schedule is now available for Intern Architects AIBC and Broadly Experienced Applicant (BEA) candidates. Those interested in taking the Oral Review are required to submit an application form between the specified registration period for each round. In support, the AIBC offers free Oral Review Preparation Workshops – attendance is highly recommended. Read more. |
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Happy New Year from the AIBC
The AIBC wishes everyone a happy and healthy new year! The Institute is looking forward to the year ahead as we continue our regulatory programs and embark on new initiatives to further our public-interest mandate. Stay tuned for upcoming signature events, such as the AIBC Conference, the 101st Annual Meeting, AIBC 100 programming, and more.
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| AIBC 100 |
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Welcome to the 1990s!
From a new website to a new office, there were lots of changes and advancements for the Institute during the 1990s. Explore this time period, as well as previous decades and the road to regulation on AIBC 100.
Fast Fact: In 1999, AIBC Council developed and implemented the Policy Governance Model, which recognized separate, distinct roles and responsibilities for council and staff. |
| AIBC Professional Conduct Matters |
| The AIBC publishes findings and admissions of unprofessional conduct by AIBC registrants. Below are the most recent publications: |
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| Intern Architect Happenings |
- The 2020 Oral Review Dates are now available on the AIBC website. Those interested in taking the Oral Review are required to submit an application form between the specified registration period for each round.
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| AIBC Volunteer Opportunities |
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| AIBC Courses |
2020 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 |
| The AIBC welcomes new REPs: Allied Technical Solutions. |
- BCIT
Passive House Tradesperson Course – Building Envelope Specialization,
January 13
Energy Modelling for Building Professionals, January 21
Passive House Tradesperson Course – Building Envelope Specialization, February 17
- Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Project Claims and Disputes on Engineering and Construction Projects, January 10
Team Building on Engineering and Construction Projects, January 10
Technical Writing: Solutions for Effective Written Communication, January 28
Learning to Lead: The Essentials, February 19
Contract Administration and Contractual Issues for Engineering and Construction Projects, February 26
Leading Major Capital Projects, February 28
- Forestry Innovation Investment
Naturally Wood, ongoing
- Langara College
Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, January 11
Project Supervision, January 15
Estimating Construction Costs, January 16
Real Estate Appraisal, January 16
BC Building Code Energy Efficiency Standards, January 20
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- Langara College (continued)
Building Systems Energy Assessment 1, January 23
Residential Construction, February 4
- Muniak Inc.
Building Code Tutor, ongoing
- Passive House Canada
January PH Technical Group: Waste Water Recovery in Passive House Buildings, January 28
- SAFTI First Fire Rated Glazing Solutions
Designing with Fire-Rated Glass, ongoing
- Township of Langley
Building Envelope Energy Efficiency: How to Avoid Surprises, February 6
- Vancouver Community College
Adobe InDesign Level 1, January 14
Revit Level 1, January 16
SketchUp Level 1, January 18
Adobe Illustrator Level 1, January 20
- Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Construction Law, January 16
Introduction to Construction Blueprint Reading, January 22
Construction 101 and Beyond, January 28
Project Management, January 30
Builders Lien Act, February 3
Construction Estimating, February 6
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| Upcoming Events |
- LEEP Technical Forum, hosted by BC Housing, January 16–February 5, 2020
- Financial Management Course for Architects – Vancouver 2020, hosted by the RAIC, January 17–18, 2020
- Building Smart with Changes to the BC Building Code, hosted by BC Housing, January 22, 2020
- Building Smart with Seismic Requirements for Part 9 Buildings, hosted by BC Housing, January 30, 2020
- Building Smart – Airtightness Testing: Diagnostics and Repair, hosted by BC Housing, February 5, 2020
- Building Smart – Building Envelope Guide for Houses, hosted by BC Housing, February 27, 2020
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| Resource Roundup |
| Frequently Referenced AIBC Documents
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Annual Renewal
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