AIBC Newsletter | November 7, 2024

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Mandatory Firm Registrants Course Information

On October 9, the AIBC shared proposed Bylaw amendments and draft
Schedule T: Board Rules for Firm Continuing Education Requirements. After consideration, including feedback from Registrants, the Board has made
adjustments to the proposed requirements for the Firm Course. Read more.

Annual Renewal Cycle Update

The Annual Renewal cycle is currently underway, with the Firm Update being completed on September 30, and Fee Billing coming up in a few weeks. There are several updates and reminders for Registrants regarding the Annual
Renewal. Read more.

Board Chair's Message | The Shared Importance of Regulation and Advocacy

A Board Chair Message was published on October 7, speaking to the shared importance of regulation and advocacy. It also included a call-to-action message from the Architecture Foundation of British Columbia. Read more.

AIBC Volunteer Program Opportunities Available

The AIBC Volunteer Program supports Registrants and members of the public in furthering the mandate of the AIBC and the architectural profession in B.C. The AIBC is seeking individuals for several volunteer opportunities, including Municipal Advisory Design Panels. Read more.

AIBC Happenings
  • Registration for the 2025 Advanced Code Knowledge Course closes December 1.
  • View photos from the 2024 Induction and Retirement Ceremony.
  • Learn about the “AIBC ID” – a unique
    administrative identifier issued to all
    Registrants.

Intern Architect Happenings
  • For those who wrote the November 2024 administration of the ExAC, it is anticipated that results will be mailed mid-February.
  • Have a question about the Oral Exam, CERBs, or the Internship in Architecture
    Program? Email iap@aibc.ca.

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

Recognized Educational Provider Events

The AIBC welcomes REPs: Aqua-Coast Engineering Ltd., Barrisol BC.

  • Barrisol BC

    Room Acoustics & Solutions,
    November 27

  • BC Building Envelope Council

    Renew, Restore, Reinvent – Extending the Legacy of Existing Buildings,
    November 15

  • BC Wood Specialties Group

    Expediting Construction using
    Prefabrication as a Tool + Windows for
    Energy Performance and BC Step Code + Eco-friendly Low Carbon Concrete Panels    ,
    November 28

  • BCIT

    Microcredential: Introductory Studies in Mass Timber Construction, ongoing

    Introduction to Residential Mechanical Systems for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings, December 2

  • Cascadia Windows and Doors

    An Active Approach to Passive House Windows, November 19

    Tackling Window Pain, November 26

  • Cascadia Windows and Doors (continued)
    Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments, November 28

  • K2 Stone

    Building with Natural Stone Materials,
    November 27

  • Martin Knowles Photo/Media

    Architectural and Interior Photography for Awards and Media, ongoing

  • RAIC

    The Big Picture: Succession Planning and Firm Value, November 13

    Design Professional Contracting Risks,
    November 26

  • Total Parking Solutions

    Introducing Motion to Space, November 7

    New Innovative Systems for Sustainable and Efficient Space Planning (3-Part Series),
    November 19

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

Industry News
  • The City of Victoria is seeking volunteers to serve on the Advisory Design Panel, Heritage Advisory Panel, and the Greater Victoria Public Library Board.
  • Submit feedback for the Canadian Home Builders' Association Sea to Sky
    Construction Industry Survey    .
  • Participate in the Field Collective Small
    Practice Survey 2024    .
  • Tickets are now on sale for the Architecture Foundation of BC's Architectural Achievement Awards.
  • Reminder that the deadline to complete the AFBC's Advocacy Survey is November 30.

Upcoming Events

  • Climate Action Dialogue Series, hosted by Metro Vancouver – November 2024 (multiple dates)

  • AFBC Architectural Achievement Awards, hosted by the Architecture Foundation of British Columbia – November 21, 2024.

Classifieds
  • Raymond de Beeld Architect Inc. – Intern Architect
  • Ciccozzi Architecture Inc. – Construction Administrator
  • StudioHuB Architects Ltd. – Architect
  • Fold Architecture Inc. – Architectural
    Technologist

In Passing

  • Antoni (Tony) Michael James Architect AIBC

100 – 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2N5
t. 604.683.8588 | e. aibc@aibc.ca | w. aibc.ca

 

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