IDIBC Industry Acknowledgement Evening

IDIBC All day CEU & Tabletop Tradeshow

IDS WEST Vancouver

IIDEX/NeoCon Expo Toronto (Conference 9/22 - 9/25)

Summer Strut - IDIBC Awards of Excellence Gallery Show

IDIBC Awards of Excellence Gallery Show at Divine Hardwood Flooring Ltd.

You are cordially invited to attend the IDIBC Awards of Excellence Gallery Show hosted by our Platinum Level Sponsor Divine Hardwood Flooring Ltd. at their showroom. Please come out and support this wonderful event and earn 1 CEU for having fun!

Date:    Thursday August 12, 2010
Time:    5:00pm
Location:  Divine Hardwood Flooring
          3481 Main Street (Main at 19th Avenue)
          Vancouver, BC

Join us as Ronn Martin, owner and operator of New Image studios, presents “Building Relationships in Business”

Dress Code: Business Casual
Tickets:  $20 per ticket and includes:
            1 CEU credit (Presenter TBA)
            Backyard BBQ Style dinner
            Toonie Bar
            Music

We have some AWESOME business card draw door prizes to give away!!!!

For the Summer Strut RSVP form CLICK HERE

Garage Sale - Thank you

The annual IDIBC Garage Sale has come and gone and raised $3400.00 for ReStore. Many thanks to the dedicated volunteers who made this event possible.

CLICK HERE for the list of volunteers and donors.

Volunteers recognized at the IDIBC AGM June 16

For a list of volunteers recognized at the IDIBC AGM June 16 CLICK HERE

Responsibly, Designing Inside the Box

Presented by the Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia

Introducing the 2010 design feature Responsibly Designing Inside The Box.  Once again, IDSwest is inviting six IDIBC member firms to create original installations, but with the added challenge of creating the ‘box’ or structure to house the installation and adding a theme to the challenge; Responsible Design.  The spaces will be 8ftx8ftx8ft and can be made of anything your firm can dream up, within your comprehension of what encompasses Responsible Design.

For full article click here

Interior Designers of Canada becomes true national voice for industry

IDC announces a restructuring of its organization that will strengthen its role as the voice of interior design.

To read the full release, please CLICK HERE

2009 Annual IDIBC Awards

This years Awards information

The IDIBC Awards of Excellence is an annual Awards that recognizes and celebrates excellence in Interior Design.

The IDIBC is proud to present the 2009 Awards of Excellence Gala, celebrating the exciting talent and vision of IDIBC and AIBC members.  This highly anticipated event was held at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre on April 21, 2010.

IDIBC thanks those firms who submitted projects for 2009. The total number of submissions received was 72, representing 9 different categories, resulting in 22 finalists. Thank you to Heritage Office Furnishings Ltd. for once again providing their showroom for the judging process.

Over 300 attendees were treated to a red carpet entrance generously donated by InterfaceFLOR and many took advantage of the photo shoot backdrop logo wall of the Awards sponsors which was provided by PacBlue Printing. Thank you InterfaceFLOR and PacBlue Printing !

Bob Ledingham, IDIBC President opened the show by welcoming everyone and introduced this year’s host, Joanne Sutton, PR consultant and broadcaster. The Awards brochures distributed at the show were generously produced and supplied by Design Quarterly. Award recipients were announced by the Awards sponsors which included Nick Devito and Carlos Soares of Divine Hardwood, Awards Platinum Sponsor, Clarissa Raymundo of Canlyte, Awards Gold Sponsor and Marilyn Sanford of La Scala, Awards Gold Sponsor. Thank you to all of IDIBCs Awards sponsors and contributors - your commitment and support of this fantastic event is greatly appreciated !

CLICK HERE for a complete list of the Awards sponsors.

The Awards of Excellence could not have been possible without all the help from the tireless volunteers. IDIBC thanks both the Awards and Member Events committee members for their hard work and dedication.

CLICK HERE for a complete list of these wonderful volunteers.

Congratulations to all of the 2009 Awards of Excellence recipients! 

CLICK HERE for the complete list.

CLICK HERE to view the photo gallery of the Awards presentations and reception

To view the Awards Invitation please CLICK HERE
To download the RSVP form please CLICK HERE

The Awards were open to projects completed between September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2009.

Please Note: There were some changes to the Awards of Excellence this year.

Important Dates are:

  * Last Day to receive a Submission Number - October 16, 2009 - EXTENDED to Friday Oct 23, 2009
  * Deadline for Submissions - NOON, October 30, 2009
  * Awards of Excellence Gala Evening - April 21, 2010

2009 Call for Entries
2009 Submission Kit

NEW CEU Information

CEU point information

The CEU (Continuing Education Units) committee is happy to announce the launch of is restructured CEU point system for all IDIBC members. IDIBC members will require 18 CEU points for the reporting period of January 2010 through to December 2012.
Please click the link below to see the list of Activities for Continuing Education, Points Awarded and the Supporting Documentation required to register your points.
We look forward to expanding our continuing education program and further servicing
the ongoing education of our membership.

IDIBC CEU Points

IDIBC CEU Reporting Form

IDIBC Truth Statement

IDIBC Announces Green Issues Workshops

CEU Accredited Workshops Focusing on the Environment, Green Issues and Sustainability

IDIBC is excited to announce a series of CEU accredited workshops focusing on the environment, green issues and sustainability. IDIBC is confident that this event will not only strengthen alliances within the industry, but also ensure that we are all promoting as many ecologically responsible practices and products as possible.

Oct 23rd - Full Day Seminar - There will be 8 IDIBC Sponsors presenting throughout the day. Lunch will be included. All seminars will be CEU approved.

RSVP by October 19, 2009

Please note: The Mini tradeshow schedule for Thursday Oct 22 has been rescheduled and will now be held on Thursday October 15th

Please fax the Registration Form to 604.421.5211 or if paying by cheque please make payable to IDIBC please include the Registration Form and mail it to: IDIBC 400 - 601 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC,  V5Z 4C2. ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN ADVANCE OF THIS EVENT. Be sure to indicate which seminars you wish to attend when registering.

Download Brochure
Download Updated Schedule
Registration Form and Fee Schedule

Insurance Renewal Deadline

The insurance renewal dealine is fast approaching.

Mumby Insurance has sent out insurance letters so please watch your mail for them.

Deadline for responding to the Insurance Letter will be October 2, 2009

Note: without your submission of the application duly completed, your current policy coverage will lapse
effective 12:01am on November 1, 2009.

For more information regarding the Insurance Policy please see the document below.

IDC_Liability_program_overview.pdf

LEED Canada Exams

Canada Green Building Council Announces LEED Exam Deadlines

Important Notice about the LEED Canada Exams

Please note the following important LEED Canada exam deadlines.

October 23rd, 2009. This will be the last date to register your intention to write the LEED Canada NC exam or the LEED Canada CI exam. To register you must visit the CaGBC website and submit your information to receive an eligibility number. The eligibility number is used to schedule your exam.

December 31st, 2009. This is the last date in which you can write either the LEED Canada NC exam or the LEED Canada CI exam. On January 1st, 2010 these exams will no longer be available in Canada.

The CaGBC would like to encourage anyone interested in writing these exams to register and schedule their exams as soon as possible due to a high volume of exam takers expected during this period.

In 2010 the GBCI will be introducing new exams to Canada.

For further information please refer to the specific FAQ on accreditation, as well as the CaGBC Exam Handbook, both available on our website.

Click here to view the August CaGBC E-Newsletter.

Ten-Year Employment Outlook for British Columbia

COPS B.C. Unique Scenario 2007-2017 Report Now Available

We are pleased to inform you that the report “Ten-Year Employment Outlook for British Columbia, COPS B.C. Unique Scenario 2007-2017” is now released. The Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS), B.C. Unique Scenario project is to develop a ten-year detailed employment demand projection for industries and occupations in British Columbia.  The projection was developed by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development (ALMD) in partnership with Service Canada B.C./Yukon/Alberta/Territories Region.

The final report based on the project is attached below.  The report is also available on the Ministry website at: www.aved.gov.bc.ca/labourmarketinfo/labourmarket.htm.

Download the Final Report (PDF)

IDIBC Details E-Magazine

Summer 2009 Issue Now Available

The IDIBC Details E-Magazine Summer 2009 Issue is now available. Click here to view the E-Magazine in your browser.

20/20: A Vision of Our Future

Proposed Restructuring of IDC

As IDC prepares to restructure, what are the challenges that will be faced and how will the changes affect the Provincial Membership Organizations? This presentation- given at the recent IDIBC Annual General Meeting, addresses the proposed initiatives for change and growth, the implementation of which will promote IDC’s position as a representative voice for the Design profession across Canada.

Download the PowerPoint Presentation

IDIBC to Host Annual Summer Party

A Midsummer Night's Dream - RSVP Now!

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Terminal City Club
837 West Hastings, Vancouver

We are fast approaching one of our most popular events - the IDIBC Summer Party. Once again IDIBC, along with our new platinum sponsor, Heron Construction, are proud to host this year’s summer party.  We have a spectacular new venue, the Terminal City Club, with it’s newly renovated interiors and large terrace with sweeping views of the North Shore. We encourage you to invite new potential members, sponsors and existing members to join us in the fun.

Download the Invitation (PDF)
RSVP early! Download the RSVP form (PDF)

New IDIBC RID Members and Volunteers

Full Listing Now Available!

IDIBC would like to recognize our new RID Members and Volunteers.

Download the complete listing (PDF)

IDIBC Networking Breakfast Invitation

Come and meet IDIBC board members, sponsors, and fellow members.

IDIBC invites you to the next networking breakfast. Come and meet IDIBC board members, sponsors, and fellow members. Participate in the discussion to expand networking opportunities within the design community. Let’s share ideas, comments and suggestions on how we can grow together.

When: Tuesday, May 26th, 2009, 7:30am - 9:00am
Where: The Club Room, Georgian Court Hotel, 773 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC

If there are any items you would like to discuss at this event, please forward your questions to Shellee O’Leary, IDIBC Chair of Sponsorship at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Please RSVP by Friday, May 22nd, 2009 via telephone: 604.631.8280 or email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

2009 AGM RSVP/Proxy Form Available Online

Download the RSVP form for this year's Annual General Meeting

The 2009 AGM will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Registration is from 5:30 – 6:00pm.

Where: Georgian Court Hotel, 773 Beatty Street, Vancouver BC

All IDIBC members in good standing are welcome to attend the AGM. Admission is free.
Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. A cash bar will be available.

Download the RSVP/Proxy Form (PDF)

IDIBC AGM PRESENTATIONS - INFORMATION SESSION ON PROPOSED NEW STRUCTURE FOR IDC
Our national association, Interior Designers of Canada, is currently in the process of developing a new operating structure that will produce a stronger, more unified body for the profession of interior design in Canada. IDIBC has invited Susan Wiggins, Executive Director for IDC and Trevor Kruse, head of the IDC joint task force to present the proposed model at this year’s AGM. Please make the time to come to find out how this restructuring will change IDIBC’s operations and how the new model will help benefit you as a registered interior designer.

Focus Newsletter

April-June 2009 Issue now available

The April-June 2009 Issue of the Focus Newsletter is now available.
 
Click here to view the newsletter online.

For more information on the Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design (NSBAIDRD) visit their website.

2009 IDIBC Sponsor Logos

Coming Soon!

IDIBC Sponsor Logos
Updated ‘09 Sponsor Logos will be available soon!
 
IDIBC would like to thank all of our new and renewing sponsors for 2009. We look forward to working with you throughout the remainder of the coming year. Please note, updated IDIBC Sponsor logos will be available shortly and will be sent to you via email. We would like to extend a special thank you to Daniel Choi of Daniel Choi Design Associates for preparing these logos.

NCIDQ Exam Results

October 2008 - Pass Rates

The results are in for the October 2008 NCIDQ Examination.
 
Below are the pass rates for each exam section.

• Section I (Principles and Practices of Interior Design): 71%
• Section II (Contract Documents and Administration): 66%
• Section III (Schematics and Design Development):  66%

Complete information on the application process, qualification requirements or exam dates and deadlines is available at www.ncidq.org.

IDI Announces Annual General Meeting Date

Members are Invited to Attend

The 2009 AGM will be held on Wednesday, May 13 at 5:30 PM at the Georgian Court Hotel, located at 773 Beatty Street, Vancouver. Please watch the website for more information.

NCIDQ Examination Update

Modifications to Multiple Choice Sections

NCIDQ has announced its plan to modify the multiple-choice exams in 2010. There will still be two multiple-choice sections of the NCIDQ Examination. The content of these examinations will be organized differently. Section 1 will cover codes, building systems, construction standards and contract administration. Section 2 will cover design application, project coordination and professional practice.

The change to the multiple-choice sections will require those candidates who have not previously passed both the current Section I (Principles of Interior Design) and Section II (Construction Documents and Administration) to pass both of these sections by the end of 2009 or retake each of the new sections in order to receive the NCIDQ Certificate and/or qualify for state licensure or provincial registration.

Updated study materials that reflect the new test specification for the 2010 exams will be available in mid-2009.
 
CLICK HERE for complete information on these changes.

Call for Submissions

AIBC Architectural Awards

Submissions are now being accepted for the 2009 Annual AIBC Architectural Awards. This program recognizes excellence in completed architectural projects led or designed by AIBC members while encouraging public interest in B.C. architects and architecture. This year also marks the introduction of a new award category: the AIBC Emerging Firm Award. The deadline for all awards submissions is Monday, April 6, 2009 at 12:00 noon.

CLICK HERE for detailed information including award categories and submission guidelines.

Kwantlen Green Initiatives

Design Students Choose Green Products

Kwantlen Interior Design Students are making changes in their sample resource room to have green only samples. Students have labeled samples for their environmental qualities and have been moving from paper resources to electronic resources.

If you would like to contribute any product samples to Kwantlen’s green collection, please contact Alison Kay at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

DIRTT Environmental Solutions Student Award

Attention Graduating Interior Design Students

DIRTT Environmental Solutions, a leader in sustainable, functional and aesthetic design, has recently announced its commitment to provide an annual award to a 4th year graduating Interior Design student. The DIRTT prize will be awarded to an adaptive re-use project whose intent reflects the values of social, economic and environmental sustainability.

CLICK HERE for more information about DIRTT’s Agile Architectural Solutions.

Awards Night

PICTURES FROM THE IDI AWARDS PRESENTATION AND RECEPTION

Photos from the IDI 2008 Awards of Excellence evening, held on February 10th are now available. Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge the view.

From Left to Right: Guests gather for cocktails in the Playhouse Lobby / Inside the theatre, the show is about to begin / IDIBC President Jim Toy welcomes guests to the 08 Awards Presentation / Aliya Chatur, Sasan Salari and Ryan McKeown of Salari Fine Carpet Collections pause for a photo opportunity with ‘Best in Show’ Award Recipient Nigel Parish (2nd from left) of Splyce Design Inc. / IDIBC Member Events Committee - Julie Campbell, Lori Begley, Janet Hazlett, Laura Opsal, Derek Sousa, Sarah Tokarek, Kasia Chamberlain, Lisa MacIntosh, Kari Reimche, Andrea Auchinleck, and Brendan Chrus.

Visit the Gallery to view more photos, download copies and order prints online.

IDIBC Awards Recipients

THE RESULTS ARE IN!

IDIBC would like to thank all those who attended the 2008 Awards of Excellence. The event was a great success. Congratulations to this year’s awards recipients! 
CLICK HERE to view the full list of 08 Awards recipients.

Kwantlen Interior Design News

STUDENT RECEIVES LEED AP ACCREDITATION

Congratulations to Jill Hintze, a first year Interior Design student at Kwantlen, who received LEED AP (new construction) accreditation in January. Accreditation had always been a goal for Jill, and she had planned to take the exam in the summer between second and third year. She changed her mind after learning about the future CaGBC changes to LEED designations and the accreditation process; as well, the timing seemed right as her husband, a local architect, was studying for the exam at the same time (he passed the exam in December). Jill believes the importance of LEED accreditation for Interior Designers is two-fold: “Every year there is a greater need and stronger push to align construction of the built environment with environmental responsibility and sustainability. LEED is a step in the right direction. 

AIBC SPECIAL MEETING UPDATE

SUMMARY AND RECORDED WEBCAST AVAILABLE

For those who were unable to attend the November 24th, AIBC Special meeting, you can read a summary of the evening on the AIBC website or view the recorded webcast.

CLICK HERE to read the summary.
CLICK HERE to watch the webcast.

More information meetings are being planned. Watch upcoming IDIBC e-blasts for details.

NCIDQ UPDATE

MODIFICATION TO EXAMINATION FORMAT

NCIDQ has released new information regarding its Examination.  NCIDQ has announced its plan to modify the multiple-choice exams in 2010.  The change will require those who have not previously passed both sections to complete both in 2009 or retest.  Updated study materials that reflect the new test specification for the 2010 exams will be available in mid-2009.
Visit the NCIDQ Website for complete information on these changes.

IDC Salary Survey

2007 Salary and Fees Survey Results Now Available

Take a few minutes to review the results of the 2007 Salary and Fees Survey from IDC.  The information collected is very valuable and important, helping our industry maintain its competitiveness. View the results here.

IDIBC / AIBC Merger

Legal Initiative

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

The MOU has been written by the Joint IDIBC and AIBC Task Force. This MOU has been approved by both the IDIBC and AIBC Councils and is now posted for review by the membership. Please take the time to review this document in detail. You can view the current legislation by visiting the AIBC website.

Posted also for your information is a Letter from the President, Minutes from a previous Members’ Information Meeting, and questions posed to the Task Force by IDIBC members.

We encourage you to submit any questions, comments or concerns by email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or in writing to:

• MOU - Interior Design Institute of British Columbia
  Suite 400 - 601 W. Broadway
  Vancouver, BC
  Canada V5Z 4C2
  or by Fax 604.421.5211

Check back to the website as questions and answers will be posted for all members to review.

• Click Here to view Message from the President
• Click Here to view Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Click Here to view Q&A
• Click Here to read the responses to member’s questions as received at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
• Click Here to read the AIBC press release, Interior Design Institute Opens Door to Joining Architectural Profession
• Click Here to view June 10th Membership Info meeting minutes