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Introduction to Green Building Construction Practices BLDT 1081

Construction Operations/Supervision Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This course introduces Green Building Construction concepts and practices. Topics include green building definition, guidelines, regulations and standards. Evaluation of cost/benefit of green construction methods and green construction rating systems. Relevant case studies will be reviewed. Two site visits will be included.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$583.11

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of BLDT 1081 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 61955

Duration

Tue Apr 09 - Tue Jun 25 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 61955
  • Domestic fees $583.11
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 09 - Jun 25 Tue 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$583.11

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. There may 2 site visits during this course, hard hats and steel toed boots are required. Schedule may be adjusted to accommodate site visit. NO VACATION REQUESTS will be considered - .must attend up to and including Jun 25th - also check your my.bcit.ca email frequently
Status

Cancelled

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe green building concepts and approaches.
  • List benefits of sustainable construction.
  • Understand the site practices required for sustainable construction.
  • Understand materials and resources selection and management for green construction.
  • Know relevant codes and regulations for green building.
  • Identify core issues in sustainable construction.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2013

Related Programs

Introduction to Green Building Construction Practices (BLDT 1081) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Construction Operations
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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