• Reminder: As of July 1, 2021, AIBC Authorization Stickers will be discontinued and no longer required. Until June 30, AIBC Authorization Stickers can be used interchangeably, on any AIBC Standard Form Contract. Learn more.

• The 2021 Architectural Walking Tours season has been cancelled.
• April 18 to 24 was National Volunteer Week 2021 – thank you to all AIBC volunteers!

• The remaining 2021 Oral Review dates have been announced.

• Registration is now open for the complimentary Spring Oral Review Preparation Workshop.

• Municipal Advisory Design Panels: City of Delta, Township of Esquimalt, City of Nanaimo, District of Squamish (experience in designing for climate change required).

• Bylaw Review Committee
• Investigations Committee
• Oral Review Panelists

The AIBC welcomes REPs: ABET Corp, Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities, Detec Systems, EMSEAL Joint Systems.

• America Training Solutions
  Online Courses, ongoing
• BC Building Envelope Council
  Design and Coordination: The Potential Impacts of Design Decisions on the Building Thermal Performance, May 20
• BCIT
  Solar Electric Design, May 31
• Camino Systems
  Raising Flooring Standards – Raised Access Flooring, May 13
  Raising Flooring Standards – Raised Access Flooring, May 27
• Cascadia Windows and Doors
  Fiberglass: Simple & Cost-Effective Solutions to Stringent Energy Code Requirements, May 11
  An Active Approach to Passive House Windows, May 19
  Effective Thermal Performance of the Building Enclosure – Exterior Walls, June 1
• ICD High Performance Coatings
  Silicone Coatings: A Color Selection Strategy for Backpainted Glass, May 14
  Silicone Coatings: A Sustainable Solution for Spandrel and Interior Glazing, May 18
  Silicone Coatings: A Color Selection Strategy for Backpainted Glass, May 27
• Inpro
  Durability by Design, May 19
• JRS Engineering
  The City of Vancouver Rezoning Policy, May 27
• Muniak Enterprises
  Building Code Tutor, ongoing
• National Floor Covering Association
  Specifications: A New Perspective, May 26
  

• Passive House Canada
  Controlling Water on Roofs and Below-Grade, May 28
  Pathway to Passive House Certification, June 7
• Ply Gem
  Why NAFS Testing Alone does not Satisfy Code Requirements when Specifying Factory Manufactured Windows, May 26
• Procore
  Online Courses, ongoing
• RDH Building Science
  Prefabricated Low Carbon Mass Timber Facades for Highrise Buildings, May 20
• SAFTI FIRST
  Designing with Fire-Rated Glass, ongoing
• Vancouver Regional Construction Association
  Construction Specifications 101, May 13
  Read the Full Contract: Deep Dive into CCDC-2, May 18
  Microsoft Project for Construction – Scheduling, May 18
  Effective Work Planning for Forepersons and Crew Supervisors, May 18
  Microsoft Project for Construction – Resource Management, May 20
  Microsoft Project for Construction – Tracking Changes, May 25
  Close out a Construction Project, May 26
  Introduction to Microsoft Teams, May 27
  Builders Lien Act, May 27
  Microsoft Project for Construction – Cost Control, May 27
  Construction 101 and Beyond, June 1
  Microsoft Excel for Construction – Novice, June 2
  CCA Subcontracts 101, June 3
• Wood WORKS! BC
  e-Learning Centre, ongoing

• British Columbia’s Building Electrification Road Map is now available.
• Share feedback on the City of Victoria's draft updated Downtown Core Area Design Guidelines.

• The Elizabeth Fry Society is seeking new Board Members.
• Opportunity to join a Toastmasters group for architectural professionals.

• Call for Proposals: Design Montréal Urban Design Ideas Competition – Redesigning Main Street. Registration Deadline: May 19, 2021

• Building Smart – Cooling Strategies for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings, hosted by BC Housing, June 8 2021

• Arcus Consulting Ltd. – Intern Architect
• City of Richmond – Manager, Plan Review

• Ekistics Architecture Inc. – Architect
• Continuum Architecture Inc. – Architectural Technologist

• AIBC Bulletins
• AIBC Practice Guidelines
• Client-Architect Contracts
• AIBC Classifieds

• Professional Governance Act Transition Webpage
• PGA Questions and Answers
• OSPG Virtual Town Hall Presentation