Construction Estimating, Certificate, Part-time

Program Overview

The Certificate in Construction Estimating program equips students with the skills to become estimators in the construction industry. Through a combination of theoretical and practical courses, students learn to generate accurate estimates, interpret construction drawings, and apply relevant building codes. Graduates are prepared to assume roles and responsibilities in the tendering process and manage the financial aspects of construction projects.

Program Outline

Outline:

Level 1

• BLDC 1050: Materials and Methods 1 (3.0 credits)
• BLDC 1500: BC Building Code: Part 9 (Single Family Dwellings) (3.0 credits)
• BLDG 1830: BC Building Code: Part 3 Introduction (3.0 credits)
• BLDT 1021: Construction Drawings (3.0 credits)
• BLDT 1031: Site Processes in Construction (3.0 credits)
• BLDC 1300: Estimating 1 (3.0 credits) or BLDT 1041: Basic Estimating with Computer Applications (3.0 credits)
• BLDT 1051: Technical Writing and Communications (3.0 credits) or COMM 1103: Introduction to Business and Technical Communication (3.0 credits)

Level 2

• BLDC 2050: Materials and Methods 2 (3.0 credits)
• BLDC 2300: Estimating 2 (3.0 credits)
• BLDC 3300: Estimating 3 (3.0 credits)
• BLDT 2011: Construction Documents and Contracts (3.0 credits)
• BLDT 2061: Computer Applications in Construction (3.0 credits)
• ECON 1150: Economic Issues (3.0 credits)
• BLDC 3050: Building Envelope Performance (3.0 credits) or BLDG 1137: Building Envelope Solutions (3.0 credits)

Level 3

• BLDC 3150: Materials and Methods 3 (1.5 credits)
• BLDG 3840: Computer Construction Estimating (3.0 credits)
• CIVL 3230: Civil Construction Estimating (2.5 credits)

Level 4

Careers:

Graduates of the Certificate in Construction Estimating program will be able to:

• Assume the roles and responsibilities of an estimator within the construction industry.
• Determine the different types of estimates used in the development and construction process.
• Generate accurate material quantity take-offs in preparation for pricing using CIQS standards.
• Develop and maintain a database of labour crew rates and equipment unit rates.
• Act within the tendering process and conduct a simulated bid closing.
• Interpret construction drawings to determine the extent of the scope of work.
• Prepare monthly cost forecasts and applications for payment.
• Evaluate the effect technological advances in materials and methods have on productivities.
• Balance the interrelationship between the estimate and the construction schedule.
• Communicate in a professional manner in written documentation and in personal presentation.
• Apply relevant parts of the British Columbia Building Code.
• Assess how the global market economy affects local business decisions.