APEGBC Compensation Survey – Now Open for Member Input
APEGBC is now collecting data for the 2008 Compensation Survey. Members are invited to participate in our online survey to provide responses until June 30, 2008.
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2008/2009 Council Election Candidates
The list of Nominating Committee candidates for the 2008/2009 Council elections is now available online. Election packages and ballots will be sent to members in August.
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Professional Renewal Survey Results
In its first phase of consultation, APEGBC's Professional Renewal Task Force sought members' input through a survey on a broad range of subjects being considered in the development of a strategy for professional renewal. Over 5,400 APEGBC members took the opportunity to share their thoughts about the process of review and renewal. The results of that survey are now available.
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Changes to Qualification Route for Struct.Eng. Designation
As of June 30, 2008 the Interim Oral Exam will no longer be offered as a technical qualification route for the Struct.Eng. (Designated Structural Engineer) designation. More information on qualifying for the Struct.Eng. designation is available online at www.apeg.bc.ca/reg/structeng.html or by contacting Carrie Rogozinski at crogozinski@apeg.bc.ca or by phone at (604) 412-4871.
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BC Codes and Practices Exam Scheduled for November
Current and future Designated Structural Engineer (Struct.Eng.) applicants are reminded that the next sitting of the BC Codes and Practices Exam will be scheduled for late November. Please be advised that in order to sit for this exam, you must have submitted all necessary documentation supporting your Struct.Eng. application (application, work details and completed references) prior to the application deadline in October.
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Contractual Limitation Period
On May, 7, 2008 the British Columbia Court of Appeal unanimously upheld two British Columbia Supreme Court decisions that held that, based on a limitation clause in a standard client architect agreement, the client could not bring an action against the architect more than six years after substantial performance of the work.
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Registration Now Open for Annual Conference
Registration is now open for APEGBC’s Annual Conference and AGM in Kelowna, BC, from October 16-18, 2008 at the Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre. The conference will provide professional development opportunities, an extensive trade exhibition, and a number of social events.
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Members Sought for Review of Professional Practice Examination
During the next several months, the National Professional Practice Examination Advisory Committee will conduct a thorough and extensive review of the Professional Practice Examination syllabus. Professional engineers and professional geoscientists are being sought to participate in focus groups that will review the examination.
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Council Approves Sustainability Action Plan
At its April 25 meeting, Council approved an Action Plan introduced by the Association’s Sustainability Committee. The action plan is designed to promote and support sustainability in members’ practices.
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Participation in National Engineering Survey Needed
The 2008 National Survey of Engineers and Engineering Technicians and Technologists has now been launched and professional engineers are encouraged to take part. The survey will provide important information on trends that affect the engineering profession.
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Landfill Gas Regulation Intentions Paper for Consultation
The Ministry of Environment is in the process of developing the Landfill Gas Regulation under the Environmental Management Act. The ministry's objectives and the proposed contents of the regulation are provided in a policy intentions paper for consultation. The deadline to submit comments is September 15, 2008.
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Vancouver Team Wins Top Structural Prize at Canstruction® International
A local Vancouver team has received top honours at the Canstruction® International competition. Levelton Consultants took home the “Structural Integrity” award for their sculpture of a breaching Orca whale, entitled “A Breach in Hunger."
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Our Employment Section is updated daily. See www.apeg.bc.ca/services/employmentcentre/careers/index.html for the latest career listings.
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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Reminder: APEGBC University Entrance & Transfer Scholarships
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC Foundation is offering a number of entrance scholarships to BC high school graduates entering engineering or geoscience programs, and engineering transfer programs at BC universities, colleges and university colleges. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2008.
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Celebrate Father's Day - Build a Robot
This workshop, hosted by UVic’s Women in Engineering and Computer Science outreach program, offers an excellent opportunity for kids and dads to learn and apply computer science and engineering concepts while having creative, hands-on fun.
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Summer Camp Programs Generate Youth Interest in Science
Summer is just around the corner and with it comes the opportunity to introduce school-aged children to science and technology through exciting summer camp programs. A number of programs run by local BC universities offer a fun, hands-on science experience to youth.
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Welcome New Sponsors
APEGBC is pleased to welcome the following sponsors of our 2008 Annual Conference. The conference will take place at The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre, located in Kelowna, BC from October 16-18, 2008.
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If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the 2008 APEGBC Annual Conference, please contact Tracy Frazer at (604) 412-4879 or tfrazer@apeg.bc.ca. Opportunities for exhibiting at the conference are also available; for more information please contact Tim Verigin at (604) 412-4872, or tverigin@apeg.bc.ca.