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This course provides a concise overview of construction materials and methods for commercial and residential buildings, including high-rise towers. Emphasis is placed on key terminology and the economics of construction projects. Topics include planning and design, site preparation, foundations...

This course will help participants understand how to estimate the cost of house construction with more accuracy. The format is highly intuitive and does not require participants to have a great deal of technical knowledge about construction and building methods. The divisions of the work discussed...

This course is designed to simplify the complicated world of construction contracts typically used today. The standard terms and conditions used for each of the contract options are fully explained in a manner that any average home owner can easily grasp. Each party’s roles are clearly explained and...

This introductory course will prepare you to read and understand architectural drawings and visualize a completed project. Technical drawings typically utilize lines, scale, dimensions, and symbols to show the contractor, owner, and tradesmen the agreed upon parameters of a contract for buildings or...

Technical drawings showing electrical, plumbing, and structural components are much more complex. This intermediate course will enable the student to read and understand architectural drawings along with other technical drawings. In addition, the student will learn to visualiza the completed project...

This course offers a fundamental understating of energy efficiency in buildings. Students learn the current energy efficiency requirements for buildings in BC. Different energy standards are discussed including ASHRAE 90.1, NECB, and BC Energy Step Code. Students learn the HOT2000 energy modelling...

This course will prepare students to assess single building systems and components for potential energy savings. Energy savings may be in the form of repairs, replacement of the component, or other low cost (or no-cost) system modifications. The student will be learn how to use energy measurement...

This course will expand on the topics covered in Building Systems Energy Assessment 1 course and add significant new material on how to move an energy project forward in an organization. The students will be shown how building systems and components interact to determine potential energy savings...

All successful construction projects require an organized structure and plan that allows the construction team leader to provide all the necessary construction management and administration. This course will cover all the stages for successful construction management. Beginning the process just...

Modern construction projects involve a bewildering number of technologies and building system improvements. The general understanding of which is explored in this course, Construction Technology. To start with, basic concepts that drive construction technologies are covered in the areas of energy...