Extraordinary Bylaw Amendment Ballot - A Reminder
As a result of a BC Supreme Court ruling in late September, there is no longer a bylaw that references the experience required to be registered as a professional engineer or professional geoscientist. At that time, APEGBC temporarily ceased to grant licences to new professional engineers (P.Eng.) and professional geoscientists (P.Geo.), until a new experience bylaw could be ratified by the membership. Special Bylaw amendment ballot packages were mailed to all professional members (P.Eng. and P.Geo.) last week. If you have not received your ballot package yet, please contact the Association at 604-430-8035 or 1-888-430-8035 or by e-mail at apeginfo@apeg.bc.ca and request a replacement.
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Public Review of Proposed Green Code Changes
The BC Building and Safety Policy Branch is seeking public input on proposed “green” Code changes. This project aims to identify and remove barriers for green buildings within provincial codes and regulations, and identify and propose new provisions for green buildings regulation. The new green Code requirements are intended to support sustainability in the areas of energy and water efficiency, and support innovation and design processes to enable green building solutions.
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Division of Structural Engineers to Join New Structural Engineers Association
APEGBC’s Division of Structural Engineers (DSE) has opted to amalgamate with the Structural Engineers Association of BC (SEABC). In October, DSE members voiced support of dissolving the Division in favour of joining SEABC, voting 88% in favour of the move.
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Canstruction® Vancouver 2008: Call for Entries
As the Association moves toward a phase of professional renewal and seeks increased public interest and awareness, Canstruction® offers an opportunity to showcase engineers as innovatively involved members of their community—all the while benefiting from the camaraderie and team work while supporting an excellent cause. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society is the beneficiary of this event and serves over 25,000 people each week, 40% of whom are children.
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Newspaper Supplement to Feature Engineering and Geoscience
On Saturday March 1st, 2008, the Vancouver Sun will feature a supplement on Engineering and Geoscience. The theme of the 2008 insert is “Commitment to Excellence” and will include relevant articles on the professions. Our goal in producing the supplement is to promote positive, public awareness of the professions and to highlight engineering and geoscience projects and professionals throughout the province.
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Call for 2008 Annual Conference Presenters
APEGBC is currently seeking presenters for technical, business, managerial and personal development topics. Presentations should be 1 hour and 15 minutes in length. Presentations of 35 minutes in length will also be considered. Submissions are due by February 18, 2008.
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APEGBC Member Affinity Program
Check out the latest offers and discounts from Club APEGBC.
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