Marita Luk 
Grads, industry, and faculty familiar with the BCIT Geomatics program rave about its long history and success at BCIT. Unfortunately, the term “geomatics” is a complete enigma to many, as are the many associated career prospects. So, what exactly are BCIT Geomatics students getting themselves into? Let’s define Geomatics The name Geomatics has been around … Read more
For the past seven months, the BCIT ACI Student Chapter has been working hard to prepare for the biennial 2018 ACI Student FRC Bowling Ball Competition held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The competition was designed to demonstrate the effect of fibres reinforcing concrete, to gain experience in forming and fabricating a fibre-reinforced concrete element, … Read more
Environmentalist. Educator. Humanitarian. Innovator. Job Creator. Stephen Jenkins, graduate of the BCIT Renewable Resources Forestry program in the early 1990s who also later was an instructor in a course in the same program while working in industry, has made it his mission to change the landscape of energy in West Africa. In 2016, Stephen became … Read more
Celebrate the 225,000 British Columbians who work in the skilled trades, and the 24,000 employers who support them! April is BC Construction and Skilled Trades month and to kick things off, BCIT and the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) proudly co-hosted a breakfast celebration. Hon. Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training joined BCIT President Kathy Kinloch, Jack Davidson, Chair, … Read more
Students studying for a degree in Geomatics at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) can now earn a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree when they graduate in 2018. What is Geomatics? The name Geomatics directly relates to the measurement, storage, management, analysis, and presentation of geospatial data. The BCIT Geomatics Program is the only … Read more
The 26th Annual Georgie Awards took place Saturday, March 10, 2018, recognizing submissions from members of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC for their excellence in home building in British Columbia. Many sponsors were present at the premier awards program, including BCIT School of Construction and the Environment, who sponsored the 2018 Georgie for … Read more
Cities in British Columbia have an array of laws governing local building regulations, sometimes leading to confusion and inconsistency. The Province is now taking action to unify green building standards with the implementation of the new BC Energy Step Code, which will take the province to a higher level of energy efficiency. The BC Energy Step … Read more
Looking to further your electrical career with an in-demand advanced certificate? BCIT School of Construction and the Environment’s new program, Advanced Certificate in Automated Controls Installation and Maintenance (ACIM), is currently the only one offered in Canada. The program is creating quite the buzz in the electrical industry – and it can be completed in … Read more
BCIT unveils a 15-passenger Ford® Transit Wagon The BCIT School of Construction and the Environment (SOCE) held a Donor Appreciation Event to celebrate the sponsors that made this valued contribution to student success. The new transportation van will benefit select Applied and Natural Science Programs, including: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Forests and Natural Areas Management … Read more
BCIT’s Architectural Science (ARSC) and Architectural Connections programs co-hosted Alumnight 2017 for faculty, students, and alumni. The BCIT Alumni Association and Thinkspace Architecture also helped out with contributions to the event. The intimate crowd gathered at the Downtown BCIT campus to learn about future opportunities and to catch up with familiar faces. From the ground up In the … Read more