The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s (CTBUH’s) Tall + Urban Innovation Conference will take place at Chicago’s Aqua Tower from May 30 to 31. The annual symposium explores and celebrates the best...

On Thursday, February 15, CSC’s Vancouver Island Chapter will hold a luncheon meeting on “Air Barrier Design and Airtightness Testing.” Held at Fireside Grill from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., the seminar will provide...

This Thursday, February 8, the Vancouver Chapter of CSC is holding a luncheon at Sandman Hotel from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hamish Matheson (Roofing Contractors Association of B.C. [RCABC]), Josh Jensen (All Round...

The Architectural Institute of B.C. (AIBC) is calling for submissions for its 2018 Architectural Awards Program, which showcases the best architects among its members. Projects completed within the past three years are eligible for...

Last week, WoodWorks British Columbia, a division of the Canadian Wood Council, announced its nominees for the 14th annual Wood Design Awards. More than 100 projects and industry professionals are recognized across 14 categories,...

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced the winners of this year’s Institute Honor Awards, recognizing projects exemplifying excellence in architecture, interior architecture, and urban design. One of the recipients under the architecture category,...

In the nine years since the British Columbia Building Code (BCBC) was revised to permit six-storey residential wood construction, architects, engineers, municipal authorities, and local fire departments have become familiar with the basic parameters...

Terrace House in Vancouver has received its official building permits to begin construction in the city’s Coal Harbour neighbourhood. Designed by Shigeru Ban, the 71-m (233-ft) structure is set to become North America’s tallest...


Provincial policymakers in British Columbia are seeking public input on proposed changes to be included in the next edition of the province’s building, plumbing, and fire codes. An online survey will be available until...