Program Overview

Building Engineering Graduate Certificate Program

The Graduate Certificate in Building Engineering is designed for practicing engineers who wish to specialize in one or more of the following sub-disciplines: Building Science, Building Envelope, Construction Management, Energy Efficiency, Building Environment, Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure, and Facility Management.

Program Overview

The program has 4 courses (16 credits) that can be completed in 2 semesters of part-time study. Students in the bachelor program whose academic records satisfy the requirements for good standing in the Master's Program in Building Engineering may apply for transfer to the MEng or MASc program.

Program Structure

• Degree requirements: Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 16 credits.
• Program duration: 1 year
• Credits: 16 credits
• Start term: Fall, Winter, Summer
• Primary campus: Sir George Williams (SGW)

Degree Requirements

• 12 credits of courses chosen from one of the following areas of concentration:
  • Building Science Core Courses
  • Construction Engineering and Management Core Courses
  • Energy Efficiency Core Courses
  • Indoor Environment Core Courses
  • Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure Core Courses
  • Facility Management Core Courses
• 4 credits chosen from the Building Engineering Graduate Certificate Electives list

Core Courses

Building Science Core Courses

• BLDG 6611 Building Science (4.00)
• BLDG 6621 Non-structural Building Materials (4.00)
• BLDG 6751 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation (4.00)

Building Envelope Core Courses

• BLDG 6601 Building Enclosure (4.00)
• BLDG 6611 Building Science (4.00)
• BLDG 6661 Hygrothermal Performance of the Building Envelope (4.00)

Construction Management Core Courses

• BLDG 6561 Building Economics I (4.00)
• BLDG 6571 Project Management (4.00)
• BLDG 6831 Construction Processes (4.00)

Energy Efficiency Core Courses

• BLDG 6601 Building Enclosure (4.00)
• BLDG 6611 Building Science (4.00)
• BLDG 6661 Hygrothermal Performance of the Building Envelope (4.00)

Indoor Environment Core Courses

• BLDG 6701 Building Environment (4.00)
• BLDG 6731 Building Illumination and Daylighting (4.00)
• BLDG 6751 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation (4.00)

Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure Core Courses

• BLDG 6831 Construction Processes (4.00)
• BLDG 6921 Trenchless Technology for Rehabilitation Works (4.00)
• CIVI 6931 Civil Infrastructure Rehabilitation (4.00)

Facility Management Core Courses

• BLDG 6631 Fundamentals of Facility Management (4.00)
• BLDG 6561 Building Economics I (4.00)
• BLDG 6711 Mechanical Systems in Building (4.00)

Electives

Building Envelope Electives

• BLDG 6061 Structural Systems for Buildings (4.00)
• BLDG 6071 Wind Engineering and Building Aerodynamics (4.00)
• BLDG 6621 Non-structural Building Materials (4.00)
• BLDG 6731 Building Illumination and Daylighting (4.00)
• BLDG 6671 Diagnostics and Rehabilitation of Building Envelope (4.00)

Building Science Electives

• BLDG 6651 Fire and Smoke Control in Buildings (4.00)
• BLDG 6721 Building Acoustics (4.00)
• BLDG 6731 Building Illumination and Daylighting (4.00)
• BLDG 7401 Dispersion of Building Exhaust (4.00)
• ENGR 6601 Principles of Solar Engineering (4.00)
• ENGR 6661 Solar Energy Materials Science (4.00)

Construction Management Electives

• BLDG 6581 Decision Analysis (4.00)
• BLDG 6801 Construction Planning and Control (4.00)
• BLDG 6811 Labour and Industrial Relations in Construction (4.00)
• BLDG 6821 Legal Issues in Construction (4.00)
• BLDG 6851 Project Cost Estimating (4.00)
• BLDG 6861 Simulations and Design of Construction Operations (4.00)

Energy Efficiency Electives

• BLDG 6611 Building Science (4.00)
• BLDG 6741 HVAC Control Systems (4.00)
• BLDG 6761 Intelligent Buildings (4.00)
• BLDG 6781 Energy Management in Buildings (4.00)
• BLDG 6951 Solar Building Modelling, Design and Operation (4.00)
• ENGR 6601 Principles of Solar Engineering (4.00)
• ENGR 6811 Energy Resources: Conventional and Renewable (4.00)

Indoor Environment Electives

• BLDG 6111 Fundamentals of Smart Buildings Operation (4.00)
• BLDG 6622 Durability of Building Materials and Components (4.00)
• BLDG 6661 Hygrothermal Performance of the Building Envelope (4.00)
• BLDG 6721 Building Acoustics (4.00)
• BLDG 6791 Thermal Building Simulation (4.00)
• ENGR 6601 Principles of Solar Engineering (4.00)
• CIVI 6601 Modelling in Building and Environmental Engineering (4.00)

Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure Electives

• BLDG 6801 Construction Planning and Control (4.00)
• BLDG 6581 Decision Analysis (4.00)
• CIVI 6101 Planning and Design of Bridges (4.00)
• MECH 6501 Advanced Materials (4.00)

Facility Management Electives

• BLDG 6581 Decision Analysis (4.00)
• BLDG 6701 Building Environment (4.00)
• BLDG 6741 HVAC Control Systems (4.00)
• BLDG 6751 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation (4.00)
• BLDG 6761 Intelligent Buildings (4.00)
• BLDG 6111 Fundamentals of Smart Buildings Operation (4.00)
• BLDG 6781 Energy Management in Buildings (4.00)

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture or equivalent with an above-average standing.
• Proficiency in English: Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field.

Application Process

Review the four steps before applying:

• Application deadlines:
  • Fall: July 1 (Canadian resident), March 1 (U.S. and international)
  • Winter: November 1 (Canadian resident), July 1 (U.S. and international)
  • Summer: March 1 (Canadian resident), November 1 (U.S. and international)
• Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline.

Tuition and Funding

• Tuition and fees: May depend on student status; estimate costs based on the most common situations.
• Awards and funding: Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. Course-based students may be eligible for a number of donor awards and may consult with their department for program-specific opportunities.
• Out-of-province students: Eligible for $1,000 in special funding for graduate certificate programs.