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Professional Governance Act Virtual Town Hall
On September 17, join the Professional Governance Act Virtual Town Hall to hear from Paul Craven, Superintendent of the Office of Professional Governance, about the AIBC's upcoming change of ministries and transition from the Architects Act to the Professional Governance Act. The Town Hall will include a presentation by the Superintendent and dedicated Q&A period. Registration closes on September 15. Read more.
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Less than One Month Left until the Extended CES Deadline
AIBC-registered architects and architectural technologists are reminded that the next AIBC Mandatory Continuing Education System reporting period deadline is September 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. CES Participants have just under one month remaining to earn and report a total of 36 Learning Units, of which at least 16 must be Core. Read more.
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2020 Firm Information Update Deadline
The 2020 Annual Firm Information Update has begun. The deadline for completing this important regulatory requirement is September 30, 2020. All architectural firms registered with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia are required to submit an annual firm update. Read more.
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Registration Open for Fall Professional Development Series
The Fall Professional Development Series is back! This year, the AIBC is pleased to announce that several of the sessions originally scheduled for the 2020 AIBC Conference are being featured at this upcoming PD Series. The topics covered are highly relevant to today’s architectural practice, including accessibility, climate change, Passive House and construction administration. Read more.
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| AIBC Happenings |
- The 2021 Certified Professional and Advanced Code Knowledge Courses are now available for registration.
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| 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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The AIBC also publishes the names of registrants who resign before a finding/admission of unprofessional conduct is reached in a discipline matter:
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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, District of North Vancouver, District of Oak Bay, City of Parksville, City of Richmond, City of Surrey, City of White Rock.
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| Recognized Educational Provider Events |
The AIBC welcomes REPs: Specialty Products Group. |
- BCIT
Zero Energy Building Fundamentals, September 15
Introduction to Community Energy and Emissions Planning, September 16
Energy Modelling for Building Professionals, September 17
- BC Wood Specialties Group
High Technology Windows & Doors: Developing Fenestration for Tomorrow, Today, September 15
Friends in Low VOC Places, September 17
Advanced Timber Manufacturing, September 22
Ventilated Doors – Next Generation: Maximizing Indoor Environmental Quality Between Enclosed Spaces, September 23
Fire Retardant Coatings and Factory Finishing Options, September 24
Lodges, Cabins & Off-Grid Retreats, September 25
- Cascadia Windows & Doors
Fiberglass: Simple & Cost-Effective Solutions to Stringent Energy Code Requirements, September 23
Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), September 30
- City of Vancouver
Protecting Public Health Through Architectural Design: Legionella Awareness and Prevention, October 7
- Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia
Diversity and Inclusion Bootcamp, September 10
Erosion and Sediment Control: Master Class, September 23
History of Racism and Colonialism in Canada, September 24
Race and Racism in the Canadian Workplace, October 1
The Intersections of Race and Other Identities, October 7
How to be an Ally to Racialized People, October 15
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- Forestry Innovation Investment
Naturally Wood, ongoing
- Interior Technology
Fire Door Systems – A Guide to Code Compliance, September 15
- Muniak Enterprises
Building Code Tutor, ongoing
- Passive House Canada
110: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings, September 15
September Technical Group: Advanced Thermal Bridging, September 22
120 Series, October 5
150A: Passive House Construction Training for Trades Theoretical, October 7
- Peikko Canada
Designing with Mass Timber Slabs and Composite Structures, September 18
Designing with Mass Timber Slabs and Composite Structures, September 28
- Procore
Online Courses, ongoing
- RDH Building Science
Design Considerations for Pre-1940s Steel Window Rehabilitation, September 16
- Sheri Peterson Colour Consultant and Interior Design
Colour Application in Healthcare, September 24
- SolidCAD
Bluebeam for Architects, September 15
Revit Architecture Introduction, September 21
- Vancouver Regional Construction Association
ZEBx: Marketing the High Performance Home, September 15
- Wood WORKS! BC
e-Learning Centre, ongoing
Demystifying Acoustics for all Wood Buildings, September 9
An Overview of the Canadian Mass Timber Technical Guide and Why It’s Important, September 16
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| Industry News |
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- The OAA is seeking proposals for new webinars to run throughout 2021. The deadline to submit is September 21, 2020.
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| Resource Roundup |
| Frequently Referenced AIBC Resources
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