Innovation-July-August-2023

JULY/AUGUST 2023 | volume 27 number 4 INNOVAT ION

COVER STORY THE RISE OF AI Artificial Intelligence is everywhere. There are definite advantages for engineers and geoscientists, but they must be weighed with the possible risks. G raphic : G enerated by AI

REGULATORY NEWS

5 NEW ADVOCACY BODY 7 2023 BOARD CANDIDATES 8 REGISTER FOR AGM 8 BOARD REPORT 9 COMPLIANCE HIGH FOR ANNUAL REPORTING 23 COMPETENCY-BASED ASSESSMENT MIRRORED IN ONTARIO 24 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 34 DISCIPLINE AND ENFORCEMENT 38 CONTINUING EDUCATION

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE PUL L-OUT SECT I ON

UNCOMMON CONSTRUCTION A group of UBC students discovered the challenges and solutions to constructing a building, Third Space Commons, with a near zero carbon focus. P hoto : W endy D P hotography

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPECIAL FEATURE Find out everything you need to know about the 2023 Annual Conference, October 26-28.

33 TWO NEW DIRECTORS ANNOUNCED 37 IN MEMORIAM 37 DISPLAY ADVERTISERS' INDEX

2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

ON THE COVER AI takes many forms, including creating digital art. The cover photo and most of the photos in the article were created by AI.

OCTOBER 26-28, 2023 | WHISTLER, BC

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Engineers and Geoscientists BC is proud to present the 2023 Engineers and Geoscientists BC Annual Conference on October 26–28, 2023 at the Whistler Conference Centre. Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s 2022–2027 Strategic Plan establishes a new vision for the organization: modern regulation for a resilient world. It also establishes a new mission, which brings clarity of purpose to our primary mandate. Our new vision and mission will be the foundation of this year’s annual conference, as we strive to shape our future as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator. The annual conference will feature relevant Continuing Education (CE) sessions, inspirational keynote speakers, valuable networking opportunities, an exhibitor tradeshow, and a prestigious awards gala.

THIS DIGITAL EDITION OF INNOVATION INCLUDES VIDEO EXTRAS. LOOK FOR THIS PLAY ICON, AND CLICK ON IT TO VIEW VIDEO AND OTHER MULTIMEDIA CONTENT. AN INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED.

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