CPD Guideline Amended to Align with APEGGA
APEGBC’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Guideline has been revised to align with the requirements of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA). Council approved the revised CPD guideline for release at its February 2011 meeting and the new guideline will take effect January 2012.
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2012 Release Date Expected for New BC Building Code
According to the Province’s Building and Safety Standards Branch, the next editions of the BC Building Code, BC Fire Code and BC Plumbing Code will be published in spring 2012 with an effective date in the fall of 2012, rather than the expected spring 2011 release date.
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SEABC, APEGBC Sign Memorandum of Understanding
APEGBC has renewed and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Structural Engineers Association of British Columbia (SEABC) that allows for the continued development of a close working relationship in the interests of promoting world-class standards of structural engineering excellence.
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Project Highlights Pictorial – Call for Submissions
Innovation, the journal of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC, is inviting photo submissions for its 2010/2011 Project Highlights. This pictorial feature, published annually in our July/August issue, showcases the diverse activities of BC’s professional engineers and geoscientists both at home and abroad. The deadline to submit photos for inclusion is Friday, May 6, 2011.
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National Engineering & Geoscience Month a Great Success
BC celebrated National Engineering and Geoscience Month (NEGM) during the month of March as the annual initiative to raise awareness about the important role the professions play in society. NEGM highlights the various academic and career opportunities in engineering and geoscience available to young Canadians.
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Discipline and Enforcement

Notice re Adjournment of Disciplinary Inquiry – Orlando Nicolas Gutierrez, Former Member
A complaint was received regarding structural engineering services provided by Orlando Gutierrez for a project in Creston, BC. The member appointed to review the complaint recommended further investigation by the Investigation Committee.  
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Career Listings
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Mining Industry Survey
The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) has hired independent market research firm Harris/Decima to undertake a survey on the HR challenges and opportunities facing students and university educated workers in their careers in minerals exploration and mining.
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APEGBC Annual Conference Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities
APEGBC’s Annual Conference and AGM takes place October 13-15, in Kelowna, BC. As the premiere professional event for engineers and geoscientists in BC, the conference will provide businesses an opportunity to reach over 700 delegates, including consultants, managers, industry leaders and government delegates.
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Reminder: Award Nomination Deadlines Approaching
The deadline to submit nominations for the President's Awards is Friday, April 15, 2011.
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APEGBC Affinity Program – Latest Offers Available
View some of the current discounts and offers available to you as a member of APEGBC.
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