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AIBC Newsletter | March 7, 2024

AIBC Conference 2024 Registration Now Open!

Registration is now open for the 2024 AIBC Conference: Act! Taking place from April 22�24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, the event features nearly 30 professional development sessions, including keynote speakers, a plenary presentation, and the much-anticipated movie night! Attendees can earn up to 17.25 Core LUs. Read more.

BC Building Code Professional Development Opportunities

With the 2024 BC Building and Plumbing Code coming into effect on March 8, 2024 and the adaptable dwellings and earthquake design changes on March 10, 2025, the AIBC is delivering a number of professional development opportunities on the code, some of which are already underway. Read more.

Less than Four Months until June 30 CES Deadline

There are less than four months remaining until the CES deadline of June 30, 2024. CES Participants are encouraged to review their transcripts in the Registrant Portal to confirm their LU requirements, and to see how many LUs they have earned for the 2022�2024 reporting period. Read more.

AIBC Volunteer Program Opportunities Available

The AIBC Volunteer Program supports Registrants and members of the public in advancing the mandate of the AIBC and the architectural profession in British Columbia. The AIBC is currently seeking individuals for several volunteer opportunities, including Oral Exam Panelists. Read more.

AIBC Happenings

A new climate action webpage and resource document are now available on the AIBC website.
Save the date! Registration will open soon for the Spring Post-Disaster Building Assessment Training Workshop, which is taking place on May 9 and 16.

The AIBC is hosting a PD Series this summer. Those interested in presenting are invited to submit their presentation ideas through the AIBC�s general Call for Submissions form.
Interested in architectural advocacy initiatives? Reach out to the Architecture Foundation of BC.

AIBC Professional Conduct and Discipline Matters

The AIBC publishes findings and admissions of unprofessional conduct by AIBC Registrants. Below are the most recent publications:

Brian Gee Architect AIBC and GL Architecture

Intern Architect Happenings

Applications are now being accepted for the Michael A. Ernest Retired Architect AIBC Bursary for Intern Architects AIBC. The deadline is April 12, 2024.

AIBC Volunteer Opportunities

Municipal Advisory Design Panels: City of Duncan, Township of Esquimalt, District of Oak Bay, City of Surrey.

Recognized Educational Provider Events

The AIBC welcomes REPs: Benjamin Moore, Contract Wall Solutions, Sawchuk Accessible Solutions Inc.

BC Wood Specialties Group

Ventilated Doors � Next Generation: Maximizing Indoor Environmental Quality Between Enclosed Spaces, March 8
Cascadia Windows & Doors

Tackling Window Pain, March 13

An Active Approach to Passive House Windows, March 21

Combustible Windows & Fa�ade Components in Non-Combustible Construction, March 26
K2 Stone

Building with Natural Stone Materials, March 27

Next Level Stormwater Management

Engineering Green Roofs for Rainwater Management in Vancouver, BC, March 20
TransCana Construction and Building Materials Society
Case Study: Development Milestones & Risks Control, March 7
UBC

Lightweight Mass Timber: Co-Design and Robotic Fabrication for Computational Wood Architecture, April 2
Women in Architecture

Adaptive Reuse in Architecture: Panel Discussion, March 25

Industry News

Participate in the public review of proposed changes to the 2020 National Model Codes by April 29, 2024.

Provide feedback on the City of Vancouver proposed rainwater amendments to the Building By-law by March 18.

Call for Entries

Call for Proposals: District of Squamish Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition. Deadline: May 23, 2024. (Note: Expression of Interest Deadline is April 11, 2024)
Call for Submissions: Masonry Institute of British Columbia Masonry Design Awards. Deadline: June 30, 2024.

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