New CPD Guideline Takes Effect January 2012
Members are reminded that APEGBC’s new Continuing Professional Development Guideline takes effect January 2012. The guideline was revised to align with the requirements of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta and was introduced in April 2011.
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Annual Membership Renewal Now Under Way
Membership renewal notices were sent to APEGBC members by e-mail during the last week of October. For those members who have not selected the “online billing only” option, renewal packages will be sent via postal service starting November 15.The annual membership renewal deadline is January 1, 2012.
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New CPD Online Recording Centre Available in January
To support the updated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements, a new CPD recording centre is under development and will launch in the new year.
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APEGBC and Engineers Without Borders Announce Partnership
A new partnership between APEGBC and Engineers Without Borders Canada was announced at APEGBC’s 2011 Annual Conference in Kelowna.
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Province Seeks Feedback on Proposed BC Building Code Changes and Policy Issues
The Province's Building and Safety Standards Branch is seeking feedback on a number of proposed changes to the BC Building Code as well as several conceptual policy issues related to development and the construction industry.
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Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to National Model Construction Codes
The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) has invited APEGBC and its members to take part in the Fall 2011 public review of proposed changes to the 2010 National Model Construction Codes.
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APEGBC Wraps up Successful Conference in Kelowna
The conference theme “Growing the Professional Community” reflected delegates’ opportunities to learn and make important professional connections over two days of professional development sessions, followed by the 92^nd AGM on Saturday.
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Student Seminar/Industry Networking Event at UBC
APEGBC is working with the University of British Columbia Engineering Undergraduate Society to host an industry night on Thursday, November 24, 2011.
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Registration for 4IPGC Now Open
Geoscientists Canada, will host the 4^th International Professional Geology Conference (4IPGC) in Vancouver, January 22-24, 2012. Registration for the conference is now open.
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Student Video Contest: Watch the Winning Video
This past summer, APEGBC asked students to show us “Why I love engineering or geoscience” in a two-minute video. Contest winners Austin Warren and Nathaniel Kitzke from the University of Victoria impressed the judges with their entry. Click on the link below to check out their winning video, and to view the other contest entries.
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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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