University of Victoria Continuing Studies – Heritage Conservation Planning: Determining Significance of Heritage Resources

Defining the heritage value or significance of a historic place or resource is the foundation upon which any heritage conservation process is built. This course, part of the University of Victoria’s Continuing Studies Heritage Conservation Planning Program, will begin with an exploration of the range of historical, aesthetic, social, and scientific values that establish the character-defining elements of historic resources, including buildings, structures, historic districts, and cultural landscapes. Various methods of inventory and evaluation, from numerical scoring systems to systems that establish historical contexts of thematic studies, will be discussed, along with their roles in guiding subsequent conservation planning and decision-making. Instructor Alastair Kerr is an expert in heritage planning and historic resource evaluation, and a leading theorist in heritage conservation in Canada. This week-long course takes place November 14 – 19, 2011 at the University of Victoria. The course fee is $681. The registration deadline is Monday, October 17, 2011. Registrations after that date will be accepted if space permits. Register online at http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/aspnet/Course/Detail/?code=HA489C.

 

36 Non-core LUs

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Housing Outlook Conference (Victoria)

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Outlook Conference provides housing industry professionals with access to timely forecasts and solid analysis of B.C.’s housing markets. CMHC experts will share their insights on the key trends impacting housing demand and supply in the new home, rental, and resale housing markets. This half-day event is an excellent networking opportunity, and participants will obtain CMHC’s 2012 forecast for the B.C. economy and major housing markets with a focus on detailed Victoria statistics. In addition, guest speaker Rudy Nielsen, President and Founder of Landcor Data Corporation, will share his insights into residential and valuation trends in the Victoria market. Don’t miss out on important business information to help you keep informed of housing trends and support your business and financial decisions for the upcoming year. It all happens Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 7:30 – a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Road, Victoria. You can register at www.cmhc.ca/conferenceregistration.

3.0 Non-core LUs

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Housing Outlook Conference (Vancouver)

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s 17^th Annual Housing Outlook Conference provides housing industry professionals with access to timely forecasts and solid analysis of B.C.’s housing markets. CMHC experts will share their insights on the key trends impacting housing demand and supply in the new home, rental, and resale housing markets. This event is an excellent networking opportunity, and participants will obtain CMHC’s 2012 forecast for the B.C. economy and major housing markets with a focus on detailed Victoria statistics. Guest speaker Mark Belling, owner of Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing, will share his insights into home buyer behaviour in suburban and Fraser Valley markets. Don’t miss out on important business information to help you stay abreast of housing trends and make vital business and financial decisions for the upcoming year The half-day conference takes place Wednesday,  November 16, 2011, 7:30 – a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Hyatt Regency, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver. Go to www.cmhc.ca/conferenceregistration for more information and to register.

3.0 Non-core LUs

British Columbia Building Envelope Council – Victoria Luncheon: Bid Central-A Project Delivery System

Greg Baynton, CEO for the Vancouver Island Construction Association and past director of the British Columbia Building Envelope Council, will discuss the financial climate that the industry is experiencing and provide some insight into what lies ahead. The industry as a whole is experiencing many changes as a result of broader levels of competition and aggressive schedules dictated by shaken confidence in world financing. Those finding success in today’s market are likely taking advantage of everything that technology has to offer. In an effort to address internal inefficiencies, the Vancouver Island Construction Association has merged with three other Vancouver Island construction associations. Baynton will review VICA’s recent merger activity and demonstrate how the industry is collectively utilizing shared on-line tendering/bidding practices to address the needs of a changing market place. Today, a significant amount of the island’s tendering activity moves through VICA’s plan room. In an effort to increase the industry’s awareness of on-line tools available to architects, engineers, suppliers and trade contractors, Baynton will also provide an overview of the BidCentral Online Planroom and describe how the service can be used to streamline the tender process and improve project communications . Mark your calendar: Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 12:00 noon  – 1:30 p.m. at Harbour Towers 345 Quebec Street, Victoria. Register online at http://www.bcbec.com/seminars.php.

1 Core LU

Role Call: AIBC Professional Conduct & Illegal Practice Board

The AIBC is seeking an additional member for its Professional Conduct & Illegal Practice Board (PCIPB). The PCIPB provides advice and guidance to the AIBC’s Professional Conduct & Illegal Practice Department, including development of policies for AIBC Council’s consideration with respect to ethical, conduct and illegal practice matters. The PCIPB includes representation from the chairs of the Investigations Committee, Illegal Practice Committee and Consensual Resolution Review Panel, who report on developments and issues of concerns in those areas of professional conduct and illegal practice. The PCIPB meets every second month at the AIBC offices for approximately two hours, with an average of five meetings per year.  Note: This board is particularly interested in applicants with an interest and background in professional conduct, ethical, illegal practice and policy matters, along with a solid understanding of the AIBC’s regulatory mandate and governance model. Interested members should e-mail an expression of interest, with a brief summary of professional background or curriculum vitae, to Professional Conduct Coordinator Gayle Roberts at groberts@aibc.ca.