AIBC Newsletter | April 2, 2026

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Three Months Remaining until CES Deadline of June 30

CES Participants must earn and report a total of 36 Learning Units, of which at least 16 must be Core, before the June 30, 2026 deadline. Of the 16 Core LUs, a minimum of two must be related to Indigenous Peoples Learning. CES progress can be reviewed in the Registrant Portal, and information about requirements can be found on the AIBC website. Read more.

Conference 2026: One Week Left for Early Bird Pricing

Early bird pricing for AIBC Conference 2026 closes April 9, with just one week remaining! The event features three streams of programming, which all explore this year’s theme: People / Place / Possibility. Earn up to 15.5 Core LUs while connecting, learning, and exploring what’s next for the profession. Read more.

Register for the 2026 Post-Disaster Building Assessment (PDBA) Training Workshop by April 14

There are less than two weeks left to register for the 2026 PDBA Training Workshop, before the April 14 deadline. Taking place over two half-days, the workshop will prepare participants to perform rapid post-disaster building assessments. Read more.

Board Chair's Message: CEO & Registrar Announcement

The AIBC Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Anita Handregan as CEO & Registrar of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, effective April 15, 2026. Read more.

AIBC Happenings
  • In accordance with AIBC Bylaws, Architects AIBC in Good Standing are invited to submit an Advisory Resolution by April 24, 2026.

  • Special room rates for out-of-town attendees have been arranged for Conference 2026. The deadline to book is April 24, 2026.

Intern Architect Happenings
  • Intern Architects AIBC receive subsidized pricing for AIBC Conference 2026: People / Place / Possibility. Learn more on the Conference website.

AIBC Volunteer Opportunities
  • Municipal Advisory Design Panels: City of Duncan, City of Surrey, City of Victoria.
  • Mentorship of an Intern Architect AIBC
  • Oral Exam Panelists
  • Qualifications Advisory Group

Recognized Educational Provider Events

The AIBC welcomes REPs: Symmetry Lighting.

  • AcoustiTECH

    Solutions to Common Acoustic Challenges in Multi-Residential and Commercial Applications, April 15

  • BC Building Envelope Council

    Chemical Grouting Solutions for Below-Grade Structures and Deep Foundations, April 16

  • Canadian Construction Documents Committee

    CCDC Seminars of Progressive and Traditional Design-Build (Kelowna), April 29

    CCDC Seminars of Progressive and Traditional Design-Build (Kamloops), April 30

    CCDC Seminars of Progressive and Traditional Design-Build (Vancouver), April 30

    CCDC Seminars of Progressive and Traditional Design-Build (Victoria), May 1

  • Cascadia Windows & Doors

    Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design, April 6

    Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies, April 9

    Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility, April 15

    Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies, April 21

    Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings, April 29

    From Restoration to Innovation: Leveraging Rehabilitation ‘Lessons Learned’ to Drive Adoption of High-Performance Building Envelope Products, May 4

  • Construction Specifications Canada South Vancouver Island Chapter

    10 Years of Mid-Construction Airtightness Testing – Lessons Learned & Stories to Tell, April 30

  • Construction Specifications Canada Vancouver Chapter

    Two Methods of Collaborative Construction Delivery, April 9

  • RAIC

    PUCCS NC – Non-Combustible Rainscreen EIFS, April 7

    CHOP CHAT Chapter 5.6, April 9

    From Blueprints to Bottom Lines: How AI Transforms Finance Operations for Architecture Firms, April 10

    CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.1, April 16

    Making & Meaning in the Age of AI: Streamlining Architectural Creativity for Lasting Impact, April 22

    CHOP CHAT Chapters 6.2, 6.3, April 23

    Designing with Confidence: The Role of Insurance in Architectural Innovation, April 24

    CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.4, April 30

    2026 RAIC Conference on Architecture,
    May 5

  • Stantec Architecture Ltd.

    Integrated Systems Testing for Life Safety and Emergency Systems (CAN/ULC-S1001),
    April 14

  • Township of Langley

    Builder Forum Series – Building Envelope Strategies: From Design to Site, April 7

  • Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts

    Architectural Atlas: Energy Efficiency in Construction Series 3, ongoing

    Seismic Safety in Building Design, ongoing

    Building Systems: Wood Panel Products and Heavy Timber Buildings, ongoing

    Business Planning Management and Administration Series 1, ongoing

    Professional Practice Strategy and Operations, ongoing

    Climate Adaptation, ongoing

    Construction Project Management Series
    1–3    , ongoing

    Construction Project Management Series
    4    –6    , ongoing

    Construction Project Management Series
    7    –9    , ongoing

    Construction Project Management Series
    10    –12    , ongoing

    Construction Project Management Series
    13    –24    , ongoing

  • ZEBx

    Decarb Lunch: John Horgan Campus – Prefab Mass Timber Innovation, April 17

Industry News
  • There have been several changes at the Building Code Appeal Board, including a new Rules of Practice and Procedure document, as well as Application Form.
  • The BC Building Envelope Council is accepting speaker submissions until April 30 for its 2026 Annual Conference.

  • Several BC Code resources, including Technical Bulletins, have been updated.

  • The Letters of Assurance Guide has been updated, in partnership with the AIBC and Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

Upcoming Events

  • Banff Session 2026, hosted by the Alberta Association of Architects – May 1–2, 2026.

Classifieds
  • Chernoff Thompson Architects – Intern Architect
  • Kumlin Sullivan Architecture Studio Ltd. – Project Manager
  • City of Kelowna – Architect
  • Unison Architecture Ltd. – Architectural Technologist

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