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2020 Annual Firm Information Update Complete
The 2020 Annual Firm Information Update began on September 2 and concluded on September 30. Over 90 percent submitted their firm information update by the deadline – thank you to those who completed this important regulatory requirement. This means that approximately 10 percent of Firm Administrators still need to confirm or update the information in their firm profiles.
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One Month Left for CP and ACK Course Early Bird Discount
Early bird registration rates for the 2021 Certified Professional Course and Advanced Code Knowledge Course are only available until October 31, 2020! The courses will be based on the 2018 BC Building Code and the 2019 Vancouver Building Bylaw. This year, given the COVID-19 pandemic, all sessions will be delivered online via Zoom. Read more.
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Professional Governance Act Virtual Town Hall Recap
The Professional Governance Act Virtual Town Hall was held on September 17. With more than 100 attendees, the event gave registrants an opportunity to hear from the government directly regarding the recent announcement to move the AIBC from the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training to the Ministry of the Attorney General, and the eventual transition to the Professional Governance Act. Read more.
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Volunteer Opportunities Available
The AIBC Volunteer Program supports registrants and members of the public in contributing to the mandate of the Institute and the architectural community in British Columbia. We are currently looking for individuals for several volunteer opportunities, including Oral Review Panelists 2020 and the Conference PD Committee. 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, District of North Vancouver, District of Oak Bay, City of Parksville, City of Richmond, District of Squamish (experience in designing for climate change required), City of Surrey, City of White Rock.
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| Recognized Educational Provider Events |
The AIBC welcomes REPs: ICD High Performance Coatings. |
- BCIT
Zero Energy Building Enclosures: Airtightness (for Residential Buildings), October 6
Zero Energy Building Enclosures: Assembly Details (for Residential Buildings), October 20
Community-Based Renewable Energy, October 28
- BC Wood Specialties Group
The Truth About Wood, October 6
Fire Retardant Wood Products and Applications, October 7
Architectural Wall Panels – From West Coast Floor to Project Site, October 14
Specifying of Western Red Cedar and Yellow Cedar Products, October 16
Factory Pre-finishing of Exterior Building Materials, October 20
High Technology Windows & Doors, October 26
- Camino Systems
Raising Flooring Standards – Raised Access Flooring, October 15
Raising Flooring Standards – Raised Access Flooring, October 29
- Cascadia Windows and Doors
Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction, October 8
Fiberglass: Simple & Cost-Effective Solutions to Stringent Energy Code Requirements, October 14
Effective Thermal Performance of the Building Enclosure – Exterior Walls, October 21
Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), October 28
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- Cascadia Windows and Doors (continued)
Fiberglass: Simple & Cost-Effective Solutions to Stringent Energy Code Requirements, November 4
- City of Vancouver
Protecting Public Health Through Architectural Design: Legionella Awareness and Prevention, October 7
- Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia
The Intersections of Race and Other Identities, October 7
How to be an Ally to Racialized People, October 15
- Forestry Innovation Investment
Naturally Wood, ongoing
- Muniak Enterprises
Building Code Tutor, ongoing
- Passive House Canada
120 Series, October 5
150A: Passive House Construction Training for Trades Theoretical, October 7
150C: Passive House Construction Training Course for Trades Exam Preparation, November 4
- Procore
Online Courses, ongoing
- RDH Building Science
How to Plan and Build Multifamily Passive House for Less, October 14
- Women in Architecture
Career Paths in Architecture, October 29
- Wood WORKS! BC
e-Learning Centre, ongoing
Getting to Yes with Alternative Solutions, October 7
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| Resource Roundup |
| Frequently Referenced AIBC Resources
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AIBC Volunteer Program
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100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2N5
t. 604.683.8588 or toll free in B.C. 1.800.667.0753
f. 604.683.8568 or toll free in B.C. 1.800.661.2955
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