* Incidental Fees (Materials, Student Association etc.), Public Transportation, Books and Supplies,etc
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
This program is designed to teach you new construction and building renovation skills from both an applied perspective and a management perspective, including carpentry techniques and new materials applications while providing a solid understanding of the renovation-related trades.
Hands-on training takes place in fully equipped labs where students practice current techniques related to renovations and new home construction, using sustainable design principles. The third year of the program focuses on project management skills required to work in a supervisory role. You will also have an introductory exposure to the business skills that can be adapted to starting and running a renovation, custom home building or general contracting business.
Practical applications include:
Residential construction and renovations
Millwork
Demolition
Framing
Finishes
Drywall installation and finishing
Site management
Cabinetry
Stair construction
Building code
Basic electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
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Required Courses
Please note that students who start T110 or T148 in the Winter term will take 1st and 2nd semester courses in alternatively delivered formats.
SEMESTER 1
BLDG 1009, Residential Wood Frame Construction
DRFT1006, Architectural Plan Interpretation 1
GHUM1106, History of Architecture
COMM1007, College English
MATH1136, Mathematics for Building Technologies 1
SEMESTER 2
BLDG 1081, Construction Safety & Rigging
BLDG 1082, Construction Layout
DRFT 2017, Architectural Plan Interpretation 2
GSCI 1022, Building Science & Environment
PORT 1001, Portfolio
BLDG2003, ICI Renovation
MATH1146, Mathematics for Building Technologies 2
SEMESTER 3
BLDG1020, Interior Millwork and Finishes
BLDG2033, Field Placement 1
BLDG2052, Methods of Measurement: Renovation and Redevelopment
BLDG3027, Deconstruction Methods
COMM1113, Professional Communications for Building Technologies
GNED, General Education Elective
SEMESTER 4
BLDG2008, Associated Trades – Applied Theory and Applications
BLDG2027, Field Placement 2
BLDG2050, Estimating
BLDG2071, Site Management and Industry Practices
GNED, General Education Elective
SEMESTER 5
BLDG2047, Planning and Scheduling
BLDG3153, Residential Design 1 (CAD)
BLDG3154, Construction Economics and Real Estate Property Development
BLDG3155, Business Management and Development
BLDG3157, Inspections
BLDG3158, Financial Management and Bookkeeping
SEMESTER 6
BLDG1013, Zoning and Building Regulations
BLDG1164, Fundamentals of Building Science
BLDG2022, Law and Construction Contracts
BLDG3026, Sustainable Building Rating Systems and Renovation Practices
BLDG3159, Residential Design 2 (CAD)
BLDG3161, Building Renovation Project Management Capstone
Graduates may find employment in many areas of the renovation and construction field. Opportunities include:
Renovation
General contracting
Custom home building
Green technology
Site supervision
Project management
Estimating
Technical sales
Home inspections
Carpentry
Self-employment
Mandatory Health Insurance
$743.99 for one-year coverage (Sept-August)
$508.83 for 8 months coverage (Jan-August)
$273.29 for 4 months coverage (May-August)
