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Action Required – Registrant Information Update
In preparation for the 2022 Annual Renewal Cycle, it’s time for registrants to review and update their individual profile information. If you have changed your phone number or email address, moved firm locations, or made any other changes – let the AIBC know. Read more.
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New Oral Review Process Coming in 2022
In 2020, the AIBC began the Oral Review Project, which included exploring the feasibility of administering the Oral Review online and in-person, as well as examining how to strengthen the principles of fairness, validity, and reliability, in both delivery methods. The project is nearing completion, and a new and improved Oral Review process will be introduced in late 2022. Read more.
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New AIBC Registrant Portal Launching on December 1
The AIBC has been working on the new registrant portal project, which replaces the current registrant database system. Much progress has been made, and the AIBC is delighted to share that its new portal will be launching on Wednesday, December 1. Read more.
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Eight Months Left until the CES Deadline
With November upon us, there are only eight months left until the Continuing Education System deadline. By June 30, 2022, CES Participants are required to earn and report 36 Learning Units, of which a minimum of 16 must be Core. In preparation for the upcoming deadline, here are four tips to help ensure a successful reporting period. Read more.
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Professional Governance Act Transition
Bylaw consultation for the Professional Governance Act transition will begin in the coming months. The AIBC encourages registrants to be actively engaged in the process and provide feedback. Read More.
Did You Know? Unlike the Architects Act, under the PGA, bylaw voting authority only resides with AIBC Council. This means that registrants will no longer be able to vote on bylaws; however, registrants can still participate in the review process by providing feedback during the consultation period.
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| Intern Architect Happenings |
- Learn about the new and improved Oral Review process that will be introduced in late 2022, and the latest update on the AIBC Online Courses project.
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| AIBC Volunteer Opportunities |
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| Recognized Educational Provider Events |
The AIBC welcomes REPs: Edge Acoustics, Willis Supply Co. |
- Camino Systems
Raising Flooring Standards – Raised Access Flooring, November 18
Raising Flooring Standards – Raised Access Flooring, December 2
- Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities
Virtual Summit: Pandemic Resilience in Hospitals & Future Design, November 30
- Cascadia Windows & Doors
Tackling Window Pain, November 16
An Active Approach to Passive House Windows, November 17
Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), November 19
- CSC Vancouver Chapter
Visual and Non-Visual Effect of Light, November 18
- Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Online Workshop: Joint Professional Practice Guidelines: Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction up to 12 Storeys, November 17
Heat Pump Technology Assessment in Deep Retrofits, November 23
- EPIC Training
Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineers, November 23
Preventive Maintenance of Facilities, December 6
- ICD High Performance Coatings
A Sustainable Solution for Spandrel and Interior Glazing, November 16
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- ICD High Performance Coatings (continued)
A Guide to Specifying Spandrel and Backpainted Glass, November 22
- Inpro
Expansion Joint Critical Knowledge: Executing Solid Fundamentals and Applying Field Lessons, November 17
- Muniak Enterprises
Building Code Tutor, ongoing
- Passive House Canada
PHPP Expert, November 30
Achieving the Passive House Standard for Existing Buildings, December 6
120P: Pathway to Designer/Consultant Certification, December 6
- Peikko
Designing with Mass Timber Slabs and Composite Structures, November 29
- RDH Building Science
Historic Limestone Masonry Repairs: Intervention for Prevention, November 10
- SAFTI FIRST
Designing with Fire-Rated Glass, ongoing
- Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Project Management, November 15
- Women in Architecture
In Conversation with Ema Peter, November 30
- Wood WORKS! BC
The Future of Construction is Prefabrication, November 16
e-Learning Centre, ongoing
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| Resource Roundup |
| Frequently Referenced AIBC Resources
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Registrant Resources
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t. 604.683.8588 or toll free in B.C. 1.800.667.0753
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