AIBC Newsletter | May 7, 2026

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Notice of the 107th AIBC Annual General Meeting, Registration Open

The 107th Annual General Meeting will be held online on June 11, 2026, from 12–1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Additional information, including the agenda and registration details, is available on the AIBC website. Read more.

Final Day for Conference 2026 Regular Registration Rates

Today is the last day for AIBC Conference 2026 Regular registration rates!
Taking place from May 25–27, the event features an exciting lineup of international speakers, valuable networking opportunities, and 25+ breakout sessions. All ticket types are now available, including virtual programming and single day tickets. Read more.

2026 Spring Certified Professional (CP) Update Seminar Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for the 2026 Spring CP Update Seminar. The seminar will focus on updates to the CP Program, including refinements to the Guide to the Certified Professional Program, and an outlook on upcoming provincial changes based on the latest National Building Code. Read more.

Updated Bylaws and Professional Standards in Effect

As a reminder, minor administrative updates have been made to the AIBC Bylaws and Professional Standards, and are in effect as of April 21, 2026. An overview of the amendments can be found on the AIBC website. Read more.

AIBC Happenings
  • Reminder that the CES deadline is Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. There are less than two months remaining to earn and report 36 Learning Units, of which at least 16 must be Core.

Intern Architect Happenings
  • The Spring Oral Exam application period closes on May 8, 2026. Please note that the deadline to submit experience hours is also May 8.
  • 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 Victoria.
  • Oral Exam Panelists
  • Mentorship of an Intern Architect AIBC
  • Qualifications Advisory Group

Recognized Educational Provider Events

The AIBC welcomes REPs: Cascadia Metals, Organization Culture Initiatives (OCI).

  • Architecture Foundation of BC

    EU-Canada Mutual Recognition Agreement, May 11

    Indigenous Resilience in Architecture,
    May 19

  • BC Building Envelope Council

    Masonry Veneers in High-Rain Climates: Detailing for Water Management, Movement, and Durability, May 28

  • BCIT

    XZEB 1150 – Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic & Electrical Systems for Zero Energy & Passive House Homes, May 13

    XZEB 1120 – Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings, May 14

    XZEB 1140 – Introduction to Residential Mechanical Systems for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings, May 28

  • Cascadia Metals

    Architectural Coil Coatings, May 13

  • Cascadia Windows & Doors

    Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design, May 12

    Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility, May 19

    Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings, May 20

  • Engineers and Geoscientists BC

    Assessment and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures, May 13

  • Gaia College

    Landscape Design Basics with Sketchup Pro, May 11

    Living Green Infrastructure, May 11

    Ecological Plant Knowledge 1 – Natives,
    May 11

  • K2 Stone

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

  • Organization Culture Initiatives (OCI)

    Indigeneity: An Overview of Canada’s Past, Present, and Future, May 21

    Indigeneity: An Overview of Canada’s Past, Present, and Future, June 4

  • Passive House Canada

    Conference: Thriving Communities, Lasting Value, May 25

    Workshop 2026 – EnerPHit: Retrofitting Comfort and Sustainability, May 28

  • RAIC

    CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.4 Appendix A, May 14

    CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.10 Appendix D,
    May 21

    CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.4 Appendices D
    and E    , May 28

    Profitable BIM Playbook for Multifamily and Missing-Middle Housing, June 5

  • UNIQ Dimensions

    3D LiDAR & Scan-to-BIM Workflows for Accurate As-Built Documentation, May 28

  • Zak World of Facades

    2026 Conference, May 21

  • ZEBx

    Tech Demo #12: The New Daikin Altherma 3 H HT Has Arrived, May 19

Industry News
  • The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia is hosting an in-person information session on the EU-Canada Mutual Recognition Agreement on May 11. Email info@architecturefoundationbc.ca to learn more and reserve a spot.

  • Multiplex housing permits can now be applied for using the City of Vancouver’s Development and business services website.

  • Participate in the spring 2026 public review of proposed changes to the 2025 editions of the National Model Codes by June 22.

Upcoming Events

  • Indigenous Resilience in Architecture, hosted by the Architecture Foundation of BC – May 19, 2026.

  • Building Lasting Change Conference, hosted by the Canada Green Building Council – June 17–19, 2026.

Classifieds
  • OC Architecture Inc. – Intern Architect
  • McKinley Architecture Inc. – BIM Manager
  • Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc. – Architect
  • Arc Studio Architecture Ltd. – Architectural Technologist

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