The Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) announced it is initiating the creation of an independent advocacy body.

The profession of interior design in B.C. has been self-regulated since 1950 and protecting the public interest is a core mandate.

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia is officially under the authority of the Professional Governance Act.

As work continues on the transition to the Professional Governance Act (PGA) in B.C., AIBC is addressing several myths.

The regulation of B.C. professional engineering and professional geoscience firms is now in force. Registration deadline is September 30, 2021.

Heidi Yang is the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. She succeeds Ann English, who is retiring.

The Professional Governance Act is now in full effect. AIBC will be governed by the new act in early 2022 which introduces new requirements.

On July 14, the B.C. government advised AIBC that the profession of architecture will be moving under the Professional Governance Act (PGA).

The AIBC president looks at regulation changes and how self-regulatory professional bodies are under increasing political, public and media scrutiny.