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A recent Registrant Insights Survey tapped into how registrants were adjusting to the changes introduced by the Professional Governance Act (PGA) and the organization’s new strategic plan, and how they felt the organization was performing as a regulator overall.

Starting in January 2024, Innovation will convert to a quarterly magazine from its current frequency of six times a year.

The Engineers and Geoscientists BC Awards recognize the exemplary and outstanding professional, technical, and volunteer contributions of BC’s engineers and geoscientists. This year's recipients will be presented with their awards at the Awards Gala at the 2023 Annual Conference on October 27.

Today, Engineers and Geoscientists BC announced it is initiating the creation of an independent advocacy body for engineering and geoscience in British Columbia.

In a March 30, 2023, Consent Order, Jeremy Wollin, P.Eng., admitted that he demonstrated conduct unbecoming and acted contrary to the Code of Ethics of Engineers and Geoscientists BC by harassing a colleague.

Do you know a colleague who has made significant contributions to engineering and geoscience? Nominations for the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Awards, the top awards for professional engineers and professional geoscientists in the province, are now open. Learn more about the award categories and how to submit a nomination online.

Engineers and Geoscientists BC has cancelled the registration of Theodore (Ted) Sorensen, prohibiting him from working as an engineer. Mr. Sorensen admitted he demonstrated unprofessional conduct in relation to a series of serious issues in the structural design of an 11-storey residential building, RidgeView (formerly known as Danbrook One). 

Engineers and Geoscientists BC has released a new Strategic Plan for 2022–2027, with a vision of modern regulation for a resilient world. The vision, outcomes, and strategies set by the plan will guide Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s decisions, steer its operations, and shape its future as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator.

In March, the 2020 National Model Codes were released, including the National Building Code of Canada 2020, the National Fire Code of Canada 2020, the National Plumbing Code of Canada 2020, and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2020. The Codes include nearly 400 updates and replace the 2015 and 2017 editions.

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia has concluded its disciplinary proceedings against three individuals in relation to their work at the Mount Polley Mine.