June 2008
Table of Contents
- Update on the BOABC Continuing Professional Development Program [CPD], May 30th, 2008, by Peter Longhi, VP Member Services
- The CPD Program - Acquiring and Reporting of Credits, by Peter Longhi, VP Member Services
- Continuing Professional Development Program
- BOABC Volunteer Acknowledgement
- What's Wrong with these Pictures
- 2008 Kelowna Conference
- New BOABC Members - April 2007 to March 2008
Update on the BOABC Continuing Professional Development Program [CPD], May 30th, 2008, by Peter Longhi, VP Member Services
It has been brought to the attention of Member Services that there are still BOABC members that are not aware of the CPD Program. This program is not new and has been in development for over two years.
Continue reading here [PDF - 67 KB]
The CPD Program - Acquiring and Reporting of Credits, by Peter Longhi, VP Member Services
On review of the CPD allocation of Points system, found on pages 2, 8 and 9 of the Continuing Professional Development Program overview and outline, which can be found on the www.boabc.org
website, please note that at least 20 points must from Code "A", activities related to technical competency, with the balance from either Code "A" or Code "B", other CPD activities. 30 CPD points are needed over a three year period.
Code "B" points will only be counted to a maximum of 10 over the three year period.
Examples of how to achieve your requisite points [PDF - 76 KB]
Continuing Professional Development Program
Continuous technological and organizational change in the Built Environment obliges every Building Official to pursue ongoing professional development.
read more [PDF - 70 KB]
BOABC Volunteer Acknowledgement
The following individuals have over the years contributed to the Building Officials' Association in many different ways. Without their past and present support, our organization would not be anywhere where it is today. At this time, it is important to recognize the incredible gift of time and expertise to our organization with the altruistic view to see this organization succeed. Please acknowledge their contribution as we have here in this section, as a great asset to the BOABC as we go forward in the years to come.
The following members have in the past, or continue to contribute to the success of the Building Officials' Association of BC.
List of Volunteers [PDF - 39 KB]
What's Wrong with these Pictures
The answers are:
- No frost protection
- Deleterious material in the formwork and in the subsoil
- Bearing capacity of soils and substrate suspicious - may be in need of Geotechnical analysis
- No columns to end up 8 inches above grade after backfill
2008 Kelowna Conference
The 2008 Kelowna Conference & AGM was a success this year! Thanks to everyone who attended and the volunteers who organized and managed the conference. We had over 200 people attending and had a very successful tradeshow as well.
Attached are some photos that were sent to the BOABC office which may be of interest to you. Please click below to view:
Somebody ran out of gas...
Stranded on the side of the Highway
Group Photo
Banquet
Banquet
Banquet
Banquet
Banquet
Executive Staff
Kelowna Crew
Famous Apple
New BOABC Members - April 2007 to March 2008
Attached is a list of all the New BOABC Members who have joined our Association from April 1st, 2007 to March 31st, 2008:
Click here to view New Members [PDF - 90 KB]