Innovation Fall 2026

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Professional practice guidelines and advisories

Professional practice guidelines and advisories in development

Professional Practice Guidelines – Approving Authority Reviews These guidelines will establish expectations and obligations for professional registrants working for statutory decision makers who review submissions under a professional reliance model. It will clarify the roles and responsibilities of reviewing and submitting professionals, establish principles for defining the scope and depth of reviews, and help registrants balance appropriate reliance on professional work with their duty to support informed regulatory decisions. Professional Practice Advisory – Temporary Excavations This practice advisory provides guidance to registrants involved in the design of temporary excavations. It outlines key professional practice and quality management expectations for work that can pose significant risks to workers and the public. The advisory emphasizes the use of engineering judgment, technical analysis, and coordination among disciplines, while recognizing that each project must be designed and assessed based on its specific site conditions and risks.

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For more information about these practice advisory and professional practice guidelines, contact Leane Holloway, MSc., GIT at lholloway@egbc.ca.

Submit your climate change case studies

• Climate risk-informed decision-making • Innovative tools, methods or technologies • Meaningful incorporation of Indigenous knowledge • Community engagement and partnership with Indigenous organizations • Interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing • Effective communication and building the case for sustainability • Organizational policies, programs, or strategies

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is seeking case studies that demonstrate how climate change and sustainability considerations are incorporated into professional practice. Examples from all sectors and areas of practice in engineering or geoscience are welcome. Submissions do not need to involve a specific project. They can be examples that demonstrate how climate change and sustainability considerations influenced professional practice. The case studies will be part of the resources shared with firm registrants participating in the new Firm Practice Enhancement Program (Sustainability), to help their registrants incorporate sustainability considerations into their professional practice. Case study submissions should illustrate: • Climate risk, adaptation and resilience assessment • Sustainable design • Natural asset management and nature-based solutions

To submit your case study, scan the QR code to find the form online or contact sustainability@egbc.ca .

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Fall 2026

Innovation