AIBC Newsletter | October 1, 2026

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2026 Fall PD Series Registration Now Open

The AIBC’s Fall PD Series is back! Starting October 28, the online series will explore a range of architectural topics, including meaningful Indigenous engagement on architectural projects, electrical infrastructure considerations, and a deep dive into the AIBC Investigation Committee. Read more.

2026 Firm Update, Registrant Information Update

The 2026 Firm Update concluded on September 30. Four percent of Firms still need to complete this regulatory requirement. In preparation for the 2027 Annual Renewal Cycle, the AIBC is also asking Registrants to update their individual profile information. Read more.

Provincial Government Pauses PST Expansion

On September 18, the provincial government announced that the expansion of PST to certain professional services, including architectural services, is paused indefinitely. This update means that Registrants do not need to collect and remit PST. Read more.

2027 Certified Professional (CP) and Advanced Code Knowledge (ACK) Courses

Registration is now open for the 2027 Certified Professional (CP) Program Course and the Advanced Code Knowledge (ACK) Course. Registration closes on December 1, or when all spots are filled. Read more.

PD Day 2027 Call for Submissions Closes October 30

There are only four weeks left until the PD Day 2027 Call for Submissions
deadline! This one-day virtual professional development event will explore
topics that are shaping and influencing today’s professional practice. If you are interested in presenting, submit your proposal by October 30.
Read more.

AIBC Happenings

  • A notification of extraordinary action to protect the public was published on September 14.
  • View photos from the 2026 Induction and Retirement Ceremony.
  • The BC Building Code Certified Professional (CP) Guide and provincial CP Schedules have been updated, and are now available on the AIBC website.

Intern Architect Happenings

  • The Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) will be administered in Vancouver and Victoria on November 2 and 3, 2026, 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, City of New Westminster, District of Oak Bay, City of Parksville, District of Saanich, City of Surrey, University Endowment Lands, Municipality of Whistler, City of White Rock.
  • Mentorship of an Intern Architect AIBC
  • Oral Exam Panelists
  • BEA Assessors

Recognized Educational Provider Events

The AIBC welcomes REPs: Artcobell, Custos Facades, Rocky Mountain Concrete, Ply Gem, Professional Development Hub.

 

  • Architecture Foundation of BC

    Power of Hand-Sketching 2.0: Façade Detailing for Architects, October 3

  • BCIT

    XZEB 1165 – Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments Using Impact Estimator for Buildings, October 14

    XZEB 1120 – Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings,
    October 27

    XZEB 1150 – Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic & Electrical Systems for Zero Energy & Passive House Homes, November 4

  • Cascadia Windows & Doors

    Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings, October 7

    Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies, October 23

    Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings, October 28

    From Restoration to Innovation: Leveraging Rehabilitation ‘Lessons Learned’ to Drive Adoption of High-Performance Building Envelope Products, November 3

  • Construction Specifications Canada Vancouver Chapter

    Construction Law in the Real World: Contracts, Claims, Cash Flow and the New Prompt Payment Regime,
    October 22

  • Muniak Enterprises Inc.

    Building Code Tutor, ongoing

  • Passive House Canada

    Higher Tiers of NECB and High-Performance Standards for Building Officials, November 2

  • Professional Development Hub
    Human Expertise in an AI-Enabled World, October 15
    The Future of Proposals in an AI-Enabled Marketplace, October 22
    The Evaluator’s Perspective: How Proposals are Actually Assessed, October 29

  • RAIC

    CRA Webinar Series, October 6

    Masonry, Embodied, Carbon, and Building for the Long Term: Simple Decisions Today for Lower-Carbon, Longer-Lasting Buildings, October 16

    Financial Dashboards as Leadership Tools: Driving Firm Value and Succession Planning, October 21

    The New Standard of Care: Professionalizing the Digital Project Record, October 23

    AI and Architecture: An Introduction – Generative, Agentic and Physical AI, October 29

    Designing Without Limits: Unlocking Complete Design Freedom in the Kitchen with Mass Customization, October 30

    CRA Webinar Series, November 3

    AI and Intellectual Property: Navigating Copyright Risks in the Age of Generative AI, November 5

    Building Better Benefits: The RAIC Group Benefits Program, November 6

  • UNIQ Dimensions

    Leveraging 3D LiDAR & Scan-to-BIM Workflows for Accurate As-Built Documentation, October 29

  • Vancouver Urbanarium Society

    City Debate #21: Share the Load or Cut the Bloat?, October 6

  • ZEIC

    Decarb Lunch: The Business Case for Commercial Building Optimization,
    October 9

    Decarb Lunch: Embodied Carbon Savings in Part 3 & Part 9 Buildings, October 22

Industry News

  • Participate in Passive House Canada's 2027 Training Needs Analysis.
  • There are less than four weeks remaining to submit a nomination for AFBC's 2026 Architectural Achievement Awards.
  • BC Housing has recently released three new resources sharing lessons learned from Vienna House.

  • The exhibit "Architect Joe Y. Wai: A Journey into the Garden" opens on October 2.

Call for Entries

  • Call for Nominations: Architecture Foundation of British Columbia's 2026 Architectural Achievement Awards. Deadline: October 27, 2026.
  • Call for Submissions: 2027 National Urban Design Awards and 2027 RAIC Annual Awards. Deadline: January 11, 2027.

Classifieds

  • Cascadia Architects Incorporated – Intern Architect
  • City of Vancouver – Chief Building Official
  • Nick Bray Architecture Ltd. – Architect
  • Thinkspace Architecture, Planning, Interior Design Ltd. – Architectural Technologist

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