Have your say on B.C.’s climate plan

People in British Columbia are invited to provide feedback about CleanBC, the Province’s plan to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and increase the use of clean energy.

An independent review of CleanBC’s programs and policies is underway and public input will help inform its findings. Read more and participate.

Office Closure – Canada Day

The Association office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, for the Canada Day holiday.

NEW Building Officials’ Handbook and ESC Resources available

We are pleased to inform that the updated BC Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code Handbook for Building Officials as well as a series of Building Inspection Videos can be found on the BOABAC Website under Energy Step Code Resources page.

Education Summit 2025

October 8 – 9, 2025 in Richmond, B.C.

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC (CHBA BC) and Building Officials’ Association of BC (BOABC) are pleased to present a two-day Education Summit for builders, qualified officials, and other partners taking place this fall. The Summit will take place October 8 – 9, 2025, at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, B.C.

This event provides a chance to learn new skills, earn continuing professional development points, and network with other leaders in the industry. This dynamic conference features expert-led sessions, keynote speakers, and valuable networking opportunities.

Attend to hear from Cheryl Pounder, Gold Medal Champion. It’s always about the journey. That’s the message women’s hockey champion Cheryl Pounder seeks to instill in every audience she speaks to. Believing that learning from our successes and failures is the key to staying on the path toward excellence, Pounder shows audiences that true achievement is found on the way to winning gold.

BOABC Members save on their Education Summit tickets with exclusive discount rates. To receive your promo code, contact education@chbabc.org before completing your registration payment.

Register now on the Education Summit webpage. If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact education@chbabc.org.

National Model Codes – GHG Emissions Consultation

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is seeking input on a draft policy direction to address embodied greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in new houses and buildings through future updates to the National Model Codes.

This consultation is part of the first phase of work that will inform the development of technical requirements for the 2030 Codes. These requirements will be considered in the next BC Codes.

Consultation Period:
May 30 to July 14, 2025

Stakeholders, code users, industry experts, and interested members of the public are encouraged to participate.

To provide input:

1. Review the consultation materials available on the CBHCC website
2. Submit your comments by email to: CBHCCSecretary-SecretaireCCHCC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
   Please attach any supporting materials with your submission.

Comments will be reviewed by the CBHCC Working Group on Climate Change Mitigation, with recommendations forwarded to the CBHCC for consideration.

If you have questions, please contact the CBHCC Secretary at the email above.

Call for Nominations – BOABC 2025 AGM

The BOABC Annual General Meeting, will be held online at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Pursuant to section 7(4) of the bylaws, formal notice of the AGM will be distributed to all members at least 30 days before the September 23, 2025, meeting date. The notice will include a registration link for the online meeting and agenda documents for members to review ahead of time.

The Governance and Nominating Committee is calling for nominations of candidates to serve on the BOABC Executive Committee.

• Positions Open for Nomination
• Call for Nominations Form

If you have any motions to put forward, please complete the Call for Motions Form.

Completed and signed nomination and motion forms must be submitted by 3:00 PM on Friday, July 18, 2025, to be considered at the 2025 AGM.

AI Training for Municipal Officials – Join the waitlist today!

AI Training for Municipal Officials – Starting Fall 2025

Curious about artificial intelligence and how it can support your work? Join the wait list for a dedicated AI training course for municipal officials developed in partnership with the BOABC, OBOA, and FNNBOA and supported by DIGITAL.

Learning will be tailored to building officials, inspectors, plan reviewers, permitting staff, planners, and fire prevention officers — designed to demystify the technology and show practical applications in the code compliance process.

Topics include:

• Understanding AI and its Role in Construction
• Introduction to AI Tools
• AI-Powered Permit Review Process
• AI for Code Compliance and Zoning Regulations
• Ethics, Data Privacy, and Responsible AI Use in Government

Join the wait list HERE

CPD credit will be provided.

CPD Opportunity – Fox Blocks Primary Installer (Canada)

This online training is designed for builders, inspectors, and industry professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs). It covers ICF fundamentals, energy code compliance, installation techniques, and building envelope performance—equipping participants with the technical knowledge to evaluate and inspect ICF construction confidently.

Date: Anytime

Duration: 6 hours self-paced

Cost: free

Location: online

Registration: Register online

CPD Eligibility: 6 CPD points under category A4 (you will need to self report these points).

Join in Bi-weekly Sprint Demos

You’re invited to join the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affair’s bi-weekly Sprint Demos!

The Digital Delivery team, within the ministry, hosts these demos to share updates on Building Permit Hub—including a live demo of upcoming features, review of short- and long-term roadmaps, and standardization work. Attendees include staff within local jurisdictions and industry planning departments.

If you’d like to be included in upcoming Sprint Demos, please contact Digital.Codes.Permits@gov.bc.ca.

CPD Opportunity – Modular Construction Projects – Delivery, Certification, Approvals Processes

This course highlights the differences between modular and conventional building processes and provides an overview of the CSA Group standards that are applicable to modular construction.

This course update has been funded by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD).

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the differences between modular construction and conventional construction.
• Outline benefits of modular construction to project parties.
• Review how CSA Z277 (for in-factory certification), CSA Z250, (for delivery) and CSA Z252 (for compliance and approvals) apply to projects and how they complement/relate to each other.
• Explain the steps the modular design, construction, delivery, and installation processes and how the processes impact the various project parties.
• Recognize how to delineate off-site and on-site tasks and scope of work (SOW) related to compliance and approval requirements using CSA Z252.
• List the key factors in the pre-construction of a project and best practices to address challenges.
• Identify the main aspects of module fabrication and certification in an off-site factory and best practices to address challenges.
• Describe post-fabrication phase processes and best practices to address.

Date & Time: Anytime – self-paced

Cost: Free

Location: Online

Registration: Click Here

CPD Eligibility: 3 points – Category A4 (you will need to self-report these points)