AIBC Newsletter | August 7, 2025

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Municipal Advisory Design Panel Opportunities

Architects AIBC are invited to submit an application to serve on a municipal
advisory design panel. The AIBC provides architect-member nominations to more than 25 ADPs in British Columbia and is seeking new volunteers to serve on these panels. Read more.

On-Demand Courses Available in AIBC Course Portal

Several new on-demand courses have recently been added to the AIBC Course Portal, including the Mandatory Firm Registrants Course, the 2024 BC Building Code Update Course, and the Adaptable Dwelling Units Course. Those interested in taking the courses can register through the Portal. Read more.

AIBC Volunteer Program

The AIBC Volunteer Program offers opportunities for Registrants and the public to advance the Institute’s mandate by contributing their expertise and knowledge. The Program supports a range of regulatory initiatives – all current volunteer openings are posted on the website. Read more.

AIBC Happenings
  • A recent case of fraud involving an Architect’s Seal in Ontario reinforces the importance of using secure, encrypted digital sealing technology to ensure the authenticity of sealed documents.

  • There are 11 months until the CES Reporting Period deadline. A total of 36 Learning Units, including two Core LUs dedicated towards Indigenous Peoples Learning, must be earned and reported before June 30, 2026.

Intern Architect Happenings
  • The application period for the Fall 2025 Oral Exam is now open. Experience hours for eligibility must be submitted on or before the application deadline date of August 22. Refer to the Oral Exam
    Candidate Guidebook     for more information.

AIBC Volunteer Opportunities
  • Municipal Advisory Design Panels: Township of Esquimalt, City of Langley, City of Maple Ridge, City of Nanaimo, District of North Vancouver, District of Oak Bay, City of Richmond, District of Saanich, District of Squamish, City of Surrey, University Endowment Lands, City of White Rock, Municipality of Whistler.
  • Conference PD Advisory Group
  • BEA Assessors
  • Mentorship of an Intern Architect AIBC
  • Nomination Committee – Registrant and Lay Volunteers
  • Oral Exam Panelists

Recognized Educational Provider Events

The AIBC welcomes REPs: Sawchuk Accessible Solutions Inc.

  • AcoustiTECH

    Innovative Dry Toppings: Advancing Acoustic Performance and Sustainability in Modern Construction (French Version), August 28

  • JRS Engineering

    Energy Compliance Essentials: Step Code & Part 9 Buildings, August 29

  • K2 Stone

    Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America, August 27

  • Passive House Canada
    Vienna House Project Tour,
    August 21

  • Sawchuk Accessible Solutions

    Accessible Washroom – The WHY:
    Start with the End in Mind    ,
    September 2

Industry News
  • Revisions have been made to the BC Building Code. While most changes are editorial, several updates to the adaptable dwelling unit provisions and seismic requirements for houses and small buildings are notable.
  • Participate in the BC Building Code Compliance Tool Survey by August 29.
  • The City of Vancouver has launched a streamlined permit process for smaller multiplex projects.
  • The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia is hosting architectural walking tours of downtown Vancouver throughout the summer. Tickets are now available.

Call for Entries

  • Call for Entries: City of Vancouver Heritage Awards. Deadline: August 15, 2025

Upcoming Events

  • Mountain and Resort Town Planners Summit, hosted by the Canadian Institute of Planners and American Institute of Certified Planners – October 1–3, 2025.

Classifieds
  • Jordan Kutev Architect Inc. – Intern Architect
  • Formline Architecture and Urbanism Inc. – Construction Administrator
  • Lo Studio Architecture Inc. – Architect
  • GBL Architects Inc. – Architectural Technologist

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