AIBC Newsletter | October 3, 2024

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2024 Firm Update, Registrant Information Update

The 2024 Firm Update concluded on September 30. Five percent of firms still need to complete this regulatory requirement. In preparation for the 2025 Annual Renewal Cycle, the AIBC is also asking Registrants to update their individual profile information. Read more.

PD Day 2025 Call for Submissions Closes October 31

The Call for Submissions for PD Day 2025 is closing at the end of this month! PD Day is a virtual event that will explore topics shaping and influencing today’s professional architectural practice. If you want to be part of this online event, submit your presentation proposal by October 31. Read more.

Less than Two Weeks Left to Register for the Post-Disaster Building Assessment Training Workshop

Registration for the Post-Disaster Building Assessment Training Workshop closes on October 16. Space is limited – the workshop will prepare participants to perform rapid post-disaster building assessments. Read more.

2025 Certified Professional (CP) and Advanced Code Knowledge (ACK) Courses

Reminder that registration is now open for both the 2025 Certified Professional Course and the Advanced Code Knowledge Course. The courses will be based on the 2024 BCBC and the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law. Read more.

AIBC Happenings
  • New Duty to Report Supporting Materials are now available.
  • Read the AIBC Board response to the
    Registrant Advisory Resolution     from the 105th Annual General Meeting.
  • Discipline Records are now displayed on the AIBC Register.
  • The application period for the Architectural Technologist Exam opens October 18.

AIBC Professional Conduct and Discipline Matters

The AIBC publishes findings and admissions of unprofessional conduct by AIBC Registrants. Below are the most recent publications:
  • Dennis Maguire Architect AIBC
  • John Saliken Architect AIBC

Intern Architect Happenings
  • The ExAC will be administered in Vancouver and Victoria on November 4 and 5, 2024, in-person

AIBC Volunteer Opportunities
  • Municipal Advisory Design Panels: City of Chilliwack, City of Duncan, Town of Gibsons, City of Langley, City of Maple Ridge, District of Oak Bay, City of Parksville, City of Victoria, Municipality of Whistler, City of White Rock.
  • BEA Assessors
  • Investigation Committee
  • Experience Review Advisory Group
  • Municipal Advisory Design Panels
  • Oral Exam Panelists

Recognized Educational Provider Events

The AIBC welcomes REPs: Dyson Canada, ESP Engineered Site Products Ltd., Teknion Limited.

  • Aeroframe

    Design to Completion “Materials make the Difference”, October 29

  • BCIT

    Microcredential: Introductory Studies in Mass Timber Construction, ongoing

    Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments Using Impact Estimator for Buildings,
    October 16

    Design for Disassembly, October 18

    Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures Lab for Zero Energy/Emissions and
    Passive House Buildings    , October 25

    Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings, October 29

  • Camino Systems

    Cork Finishes: From the Forests to the Buildings, October 29

  • Cascadia Windows and Doors

    Navigating Emerging Building Energy
    Performance Standards    , October 11

    An Active Approach to Passive House Windows, October 22

    Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall
    Performance Through Cladding
    Attachments    , October 29

    Tackling Window Pain, November 6

  • K2 Stone

    Building with Natural Stone Materials,
    October 30

  • Martin Knowles Photo/Media

    Architectural and Interior Photography for Awards and Media, ongoing

  • RAIC

    Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment
    Workshop – Saint Andrews    , October 8

    Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment
    Workshop – Regina    , October 11

    Vancouver Island South Presents: Settle
    Victoria: The Indigenous Perspective
    (A Walking Tour)    , October 11

    Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment
    Workshop – Winnipeg    , October 16

    Sustainable Urban Models, October 16

    Social Media for Architects: Unlocking
    Possibilities and Benefits    , October 30

  • Total Parking Solutions

    New Innovative Systems for Sustainable and Efficient Space Planning (3-Part Series),
    October 8

    New Innovative Systems for Sustainable and Efficient Space Planning (3-Part Series),
    October 22

    New Innovative Systems for Sustainable and Efficient Space Planning (3-Part Series),
    November 5

  • Township of Langley

    Builder Forum Series: Step Code Airtightness and Overheating Design, October 17

  • Vectorworks

    Vectorworks Design Day 2024, October 16

  • ZAK World of Facades

    Conference, October 10

Industry News
  • The Province has granted in-stream
    protections for housing projects     that are underway in relation to new 2024 BCBC changes for adaptable dwellings and earthquake designs.
  • The CBHCC is seeking expressions of
    interest     for Chair of the Advisory Council for Harmonized Construction Codes.
  • The Tri-National Mutual Recognition Agreement between Canada, the US, and Mexico has been updated to remove
    several post-licensure barriers.
  • Informational videos on the significant changes that were introduced into the 2020 National Model Codes are now available.
  • Vancouver Heritage Foundation is hosting several Conservation Courses.
  • The Architecture Foundation of BC is hosting the inaugural Architectural Achievement Awards on November 21 to celebrate the
    work of architects. Nominations are open until October 14.
  • The deadline to participate in the AFBC's
    Advocacy Survey is November 30.

Call for Entries

  • Expressions of Interest: District of Squamish Multiplex Design Competition. Deadline: October 7, 2024.

  • Expressions of Interest: Mass Timber Demonstration Program. Deadline: October 21, 2024.

Upcoming Events

  • Webinar on Updates to Canada/Mexico/U.S. Tri-National Mutual Recognition Agreement, hosted by NCARB – October 10, 2024.

  • Human/Nature Climate Conference, hosted by Azure – October 24–25, 2024.

Classifieds
  • TKA+D Architecture + Design Inc. – Intern Architect
  • City of Coquitlam – Director, Building
    Permits
  • Station One Architects – Architect
  • Chernoff Thompson Architects North –
    Architectural Technologist

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