Innovation-March_April 2013

Council approved this proposed bylaw for ratification by members in the fall of 2013. Three Canadian Framework for Licensure Elements Reviewed The CEO/Executive Director Group of Engineers Canada’s constituent members is leading the initiative to develop a Canadian Framework for Licensure (CFL) in order to create national consistency and enhance equity, consistency, fairness and timeliness of services. The group has identified 12 essential elements of the regulated engineering profession in Canada, which will be developed collaboratively by engineering regulators with extensive consultation to identify best practices. APEGBC Council considered three elements at their January and March meetings: title rights and responsibilities, investigation and discipline practices, and code of ethics. Council reviewed and approved the key considerations proposed by Engineers Canada for title rights and responsibilities and investigation and discipline practices, and provided additional comments related to title rights and responsibilities.

Council also accepted a report prepared by the Professional Practice Committee on the key considerations for the code of ethics element and directed that this feedback be provided to Engineers Canada. Participation in Emergency Management BC Planning Committee APEGBC is currently exploring the value of greater engagement with the provincial government on emergency planning, response and recovery. Recent meetings and discussions have taken place between staff and officials of Emergency Management BC (EMBC) to explore the potential of APEGBC’s involvement in the planning, response and recovery phases of emergency operations. APEGBC has been invited to work together with the Province to develop a model for post-disaster building and infrastructure damage assessment that would involve APEGBC members as a key component. Additionally, EMBC officials anticipate that opportunities exist for APEGBC to play an important role in the planning and building of provincial capacity to respond to major emergencies and disasters.

Council directed that APEGBC staff continue to participate in discussions with provincial officials and other stakeholders to explore areas where APEGBC members can support emergency preparedness, response and recovery efforts.

One Guideline Approved, Three Withdrawn

Council approved the Seismic Retrofit Guidelines, 2 nd Edition pending final editorial and technical review at their March meeting. Enhancements to this edition include refined and expanded number of prototypes, investigation of the impact of long duration earthquakes, and a new version of the Seismic Performance Analyzer tool. Three professional practice guidelines ( Guidelines for Professional Practice – Building Envelope Professional Engineer; Points of Principle – Building Envelope Professional ; and Building Envelope Practice – Roles and Responsibilities ) were withdrawn by Council at their March meeting, and replaced by the Professional Practice Guidelines – Building Enclosure Engineering Services .

APPOINTMENTS

INTERNAL Climate Change and Adaptation Advisory Group Vladimir Mikler, P.Eng. Sarah O’Keefe Consulting Practice Committee Travis Penno, P.Eng. Discipline Committee Paul Adams, P.Eng., FEC, Chair Alistair Black, P.Eng. Frank Denton, P.Eng., FEC Geoscience Committee John Clague, P.Geo. Kevin Turner, P.Eng., FEC, Chair Governance Committee Jeff Holm, P.Eng., FEC, Chair

Mentoring Committee Ash Abhyankar, P.Eng. Eric Nadin, P.Eng.

Sustainability Committee Geoff Karcher, P.Eng. Mark Porter, P.Eng., Struct.Eng. Maya Stano, P.Eng. Women in Engineering and Geoscience Task Force Lisa Blackham Shiloh Carlson, P.Eng. Elizabeth Croft, P.Eng., FEC Steve Frith Donna Howes, P.Eng. Kendra Johnston, P.Geo. Anja Lanz, EIT Marg Latham, P.Eng. Lianna Mah, P.Eng., FEC François Morton Catherine Roome, P.Eng. Diana Theman Tom Tiedje, P.Eng.

Special Task Force on Alternative Admissions/ Registration Systems Lindsay Bottomer, P.Geo., FEC (Hon) Dick Fletcher, P.Eng., FEC Philippe Kruchten, P.Eng., FEC Arash Masbough, P.Eng. Andy Mill, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., FEC Polly Nahar, P.Eng. Michael Waberski, BCLS, Chair EXTERNAL City of North Vancouver’s Energy Efficiency Buildings Working Group Yashar Khalighi, P.Eng.

Soheyl Soltani-Nasab, P.Eng. Practice Review Committee Bob Gerath, P.Geo., FEC (Hon) Sharlie Huffman, P.Eng., FEC Alex McGowan, P.Eng. Ken Newbert, P.Eng. Registration Committee Eric Lalli, P.Eng., FEC Kevin Riederer, P.Eng. Value for Money Steering Committee Mike Bapty, P.Eng., FEC

Sean Brophy, P.Eng. Harlan Kelly, P.Eng. Michael Waberski, BCLS

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