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Advisory Clarifies Independent Reviews for Retaining Walls

June 07, 2018

Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia has issued an advisory to members and licensees, reminding them that engineering professionals must subject retaining walls to an independent review.

Take Part in Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day

June 06, 2018

Join us in celebrating the achievements of female engineers, and their contributions to the profession, our communities, and society.

Council Approves $35 Membership Fee Increase

June 06, 2018

Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Council approved the 2018/2019 operating budget, which will introduce a $35 fee increase effective January 1, 2019. This increase, the first increase since 2015, will address health payroll, security, and a range of new initiatives.

Never-before-seen Footage Documents Second Narrows Disaster in New Film

June 06, 2018

Documentary to premiere on 60th anniversary of bridge collapse

Program Supporting Members-in-Training and Employers Now Permanent

June 06, 2018

Following the successful conclusion of the pilot, the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Accredited Employer Member-in-Training Program is now a permanent offering.

Further Updates to the BC Building Code Announced

May 10, 2018

Following an initial group of revisions to the 2012 BC Building Code, released in January 2018, the Province's Building and Safety Standards Branch announced additional revisions in a technical bulletin on April 18.

Working with Government to Protect Public Interest

May 10, 2018

Engineers and Geoscientists BC hosted events in Victoria to meet the BC Government Caucus and the BC Official Opposition Caucus with the goals of building relationships, furthering an understanding of our strong regulatory framework, and discussing ways to modernize and improve our framework to protect the public interest together.

Disciplinary Notice: John Jean Marc Bohemier, P.Eng., Stouffville, ON

May 10, 2018

Engineers and Geoscientists BC issued a Notice of Inquiry to Joseph Jean Marc Bohemier, P.Eng, in January 2018, regarding his use of his engineering seal on letters of assurance, specifically a Schedule C-B.

Volunteers Sought for Discipline Committee

May 09, 2018

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is looking for volunteers for the association’s Discipline Committee, an independent statutory body created by the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Act.

Mentoring Mix and Mingle Event

May 09, 2018

Engineers and Geoscientists BC hosts the Mentoring Program Mix and Mingle event on Wednesday, May 23. We invite you to join us—whether you are currently active in our mentorship program, or you’d like to get more information about what being a mentor or mentee entails.