Gatensby Reappointed to BCBC Appeal Board

Congratulations to Maura Gatensby MAIBC, who has been reappointed by the provincial government to its BC Building Code Appeal Board for a three-year term. The five-member board is responsible for providing rulings on BC Building Code applications and interpretations in the event of a dispute between authorities having jurisdiction and builders.

New UBC Rep on Council

Matthew Soules MAIBC, a full-time faculty member at the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, is now the designated UBC SALA representative to the AIBC Council. He replaces Professor Leslie Van Duzer, who has removed herself from council due to teaching commitments. Soules has been invited to join AIBC Council’s New & Diverse Members Working Group. Professor Van Duzer will continue to sit on the AIBC’s Registration Board.

Holiday Office Closure

The AIBC office will be closed for the holidays as of 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 22, 2011, reopening on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Wishing you glad tidings for the season, and all the best for the coming year.