Members Reminded to Cast Ballot in Fee Bylaw Amendment Vote
The Association is currently seeking member ratification of a bylaw to increase the registered member fee to $335. Ratification of this bylaw is extremely important to allow the Association to adequately perform its regulatory responsibilities and duties under the Act.
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BC Building Code - Seismic Safety Provisions Added for Mid-Rise Wood-Frame Construction
The Office of Housing and Construction Standards has adopted new BC Building Code requirements to increase the maximum building height for mid-rise wood-frame residential construction from four to six storeys. Changes to the code are effective as of Monday, April 6, 2009.
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Professional Renewal Task Force Recommendations
The Professional Renewal Task Force (PRTF) was established to examine APEGBC’s processes with the goal of ensuring they function in the public interest and are consistent with the best practices of self-regulatory bodies. APEGBC’s Practice Review and Continuing Professional Development programs were recently reviewed by the task force, and the following recommendations of the task force were supported by Council at their March 13 meeting.
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Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Seeks Input on Discussion Documents
The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME)’s Extended Producer Responsibility Task Group is consulting on two discussion documents and is seeking input from interested organizations and individuals.
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AIBC/APEGBC Certified Professional Program Specialist Designation Working Group
AIBC and APEGBC have jointly formed working groups to deal with specialist designations in various areas of practice overlap. One of the working groups formed was the AIBC/APEGBC Certified Professional Program Specialist Designation Working Group (AIBC/APEGBC Joint CPPSD Working Group).
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Memorandum of Agreement Between Engineers Canada and Engineers Ireland
As a result of a request to enter into a mutual recognition agreement from Engineers Ireland, Engineers Canada formed a team to carry out a review of the Engineers Ireland system of registering Chartered Professional Engineers and to negotiate a mutual recognition agreement at the full professional level.
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Reminder – Deadline for President’s Awards Nominations
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2009 President’s Awards is Friday, April 17, 2009. Help us recognize those members who go the extra distance in their professional, business and community lives.
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Call for Submissions: 2008/2009 Project Highlights
This special pictorial feature, published annually in the July/August issue of Innovation, showcases the diverse activities of BC’s professional engineers and geoscientists both at home and abroad. Submissions relating to all engineering and geoscience disciplines are encouraged.
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Annual Conference and AGM in Victoria, October 15-17
Historic Victoria, BC will host the Association’s 2009 Annual Conference and AGM, October 15-17 at the Victoria Conference Centre. The conference will feature professional development opportunities, an extensive trade exhibition and numerous social events that will provide the perfect opportunity to network with colleagues and suppliers. 
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APEGBC 2009 Annual Conference Offers Business-Building Opportunities for Sponsors and Exhibitors
From October 16 to 18, 2008, APEGBC’s Annual Conference will provide sponsors and exhibitors with two days to network with engineering and geoscience professionals. This year’s conference features numerous business-building opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors.
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APEGBC Affinity Program Update - Latest Offers Available to Members
APEGBC works with a number of service providers so that members can access better pricing on products and services. View some of the current offers available to you as a member of APEGBC.
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