AIBC Newsletter | August 4, 2022

PD Day: the AIBC’s Refreshed, Online Professional Development Event

Replacing Confab, PD Day is the AIBC’s virtual one-day professional development event, which provides learning opportunities for architectural professionals in a streamlined format. Read more.

AIBC PGA Transition | Regulation versus Advocacy

The PGA is intended to provide a consistent framework for self-regulating professions that incorporates best practices of professional governance. The legislation draws a clear line between regulation and advocacy so that organizations under the PGA focus their activities on regulating registrants, in the public interest. Read more.

New Oral Exam Officially Launched

The AIBC is delighted to announce that that new Oral Exam (formerly the Oral Review) has officially launched, with the upcoming October round being the first administered under the new and improved process. Read more.

Serve on a Municipal Advisory Design Panel

The AIBC invites Architects AIBC to submit an application to serve on a municipal advisory design panel. This is a great opportunity to get involved with your community and help shape the projects and policies affecting the built environment in British Columbia. In this role, architects provide insight and feedback on design, urban planning, and zoning matters. Read more.

AIBC Happenings
  • The AIBC is currently planning content and accepting submissions for the Fall PD Series. Those interested in presenting are encouraged to complete the online proposal form.
  • Registration for the AIBC's first online intern architect course, Architects and the Law, will open next week.
  • The Post-Disaster Building Assessment Training Workshop will be taking place on September 22 and 29. Registration will open shortly via Notice.

Intern Architect Happenings

AIBC Volunteer Opportunities
  • Municipal Advisory Design Panels: City of Duncan, District of Saanich (Architects with significant experience with tall buildings and complex commercial developments needed), District of Squamish, Town of Gibsons, University Endowment Lands.

Recognized Educational Provider Events

The AIBC welcomes REPs: Cosentino North America, Osgoode Professional Development.

Industry News

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