- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
The focus of this course is on the cost estimation of mass timber construction. Participants will learn about the key differences between mass timber construction and other forms of construction for various applications. Participants will also learn about the factors that influence pricing and demand of mass timber construction and will work through practical assignments to formulate pricing for mass timber construction projects.
Prerequisite(s)
- Students taking this course must have a minimum of one-year contiguous, full time employment experience working as a construction cost estimator for a general contractor or developer or have either a QS or CEC designation.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$827.54
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Summarize the principles and sequencing of mass timber construction in relation to other building systems.
- Recognize the influence of technology on pricing mass timber construction.
- Analyze the influence of supply chains, market demand and building code on pricing mass timber construction.
- Assess the comparable sustainability and environmental value of engineering team cost savings for traditional and alternative types of construction systems.
- Formulate pricing for mass timber construction of single-family residence and low-rise applications.
- Formulate pricing for mass timber construction of mid to high rise applications.
- Formulate pricing for mass timber construction of commercial, institutional and industrial applications.
- Formulate pricing for mass timber construction of above ground infrastructure applications such as bridges.
- Formulate pricing for mass timber construction in the restoration and refit of buildings and infrastructure.
Effective as of Fall 2023
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of TMBR 3005 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 92702
Dates
Mon Jan 13 - Fri Mar 14
- 9 weeks
- CRN 92702
- Domestic fees $827.54
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13 - Mar 14 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is an Industry Services course delivery. All applications must be approved by Alyxces Igot, alyxces_igot@bcit.ca, 604-432-8656.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.