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Notice to Architects Providing CRP Services
Engineers and Geoscientists BC have an important message to share with AIBC registrants regarding new regulatory requirements for Letters of Assurance. It is good practice for architects coordinating engineers to request compliance with Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s regulatory requirements. Please note that the AIBC Certificate of Practice procedures remain unchanged. Read more.
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Professional Governance Act Transition: Next Steps
The next phase of the Professional Governance Act transition is bylaw consultation. In the coming months, registrants will learn more about new and proposed bylaw amendments through a multi-phased bylaw review. While there will be no voting, the AIBC encourages registrants to be engaged in the process and provide feedback. Read More.
Did You Know? Mandatory continuing education programs that support Indigenous Reconciliation will be enforced under the PGA.
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Registration Open for Fall Professional Development Series
The Fall Professional Development Series is back! The series will feature a variety of topics that are highly relevant to today’s architectural practice, including designing a successful architecture firm, facades for tall wood buildings, and the latest in elevator code changes. Up to 6 Core LUs are available for CES Participants who attend all four sessions. Read more.
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2021 Annual Firm Information Update Complete
The 2021 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. Approximately five percent of Firm Administrators still need to confirm or update the information in their firm profiles. Read more.
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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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| Intern Architect Happenings |
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- The AIBC is not offering in-person delivery of the four mandatory courses in 2021. More information can be found on the COVID-19 webpage.
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| AIBC Volunteer Opportunities |
- Municipal Advisory Design Panels: City of Langley, City of Maple Ridge, City of Nanaimo, City of New Westminster, City of North Vancouver – Heritage, City of Port Moody, District of Saanich, City of Surrey, City of Victoria, District of West Vancouver, Municipality of Whistler, City of White Rock.
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| Recognized Educational Provider Events |
The AIBC welcomes REPs: Mitrex, EPIC Educational Program Innovations Center. |
- BC Building Envelope Council
Building Re-Imagined, October 8
- BCIT
Community-Based Renewable Energy, October 20
- BC Wood Specialties Group
Ventilated Doors – Next Generation, October 14
Architectural Wall Panels: From the West Coast Forest Floor to Project Site, October 21
Lodges, Cabins & Off-Grid Retreats, October 27
- Camino Systems
Raising Flooring Standards – Raised Access Flooring, October 21
Raising Flooring Standards – Raised Access Flooring, November 4
- Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)
CCDC Document Webinars: CCDC 9 (English), October 21
CCDC Document Webinars: CCDC 9 (French), October 28
- Cascadia Windows & Doors
Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction, October 13
Tackling Window Pain, October 15
An Active Approach to Passive House Windows, October 20
Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), October 27
- CSC Vancouver Chapter
Psychrometric Chart 101 – Theory and Application, October 14
- Detec Systems
Electronic Leak Detection Testing, Standards, Science and Practical Applications, October 28
- ICD High Performance Coatings
An Alternative to Ceramic Frit for Spandrel Glass, October 14
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- ICD High Performance Coatings (continued)
A Color Selection Strategy for Backpainted Glass, October 22
A Guide to Specifying Spandrel and Backpainted Glass, October 26
- Inpro
Your Walls are your Canvas: Trends + Transformation in Wall Finishing, October 19
- JRS Engineering
BC Energy Step Code and Energy Modelling, October 28
- Muniak Enterprises
Building Code Tutor, ongoing
- Passive House Canada
Built in Canada: Lessons Learned from PH Projects (Alberta), October 22
120P: Pathway to Designer/Consultant Certification, November 1
Pathway to Passive House Trades Certification (150P), November 2
- Peikko
Designing with Mass Timber Slabs and Composite Structures, October 18
- SAFTI FIRST
Designing with Fire-Rated Glass, ongoing
- UBC
British Columbia Timber Building Tour, October 18
- Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Project Accounting & Cost Control, October 20
Construction Law, November 1
- Women in Architecture
Career Paths in Architecture, October 21
- Wood WORKS! BC
Introduction to Engineered Wood Products Design, October 20
e-Learning Centre, ongoing
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| Industry News |
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- The Architecture Foundation of BC's 2021 Architectural Awards of Excellence ceremony will be held on November 3, 2021. Learn more about the evening’s programming and purchase tickets on their website.
- View the Vancouver Heritage Foundation Calendar of Events for learning opportunities.
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| Resource Roundup |
| Frequently Referenced AIBC Resources
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Professional Governance Act Resources
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