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School of Construction and the Environment

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The School of Construction and the Environment is concerned with the natural environment, the built environment and the relationship between them.
As the leading contributor of trades, engineering, and applied and natural sciences professionals in the province of British Columbia, the School offers over 90 full-time / part-time programs, over 272 part-time courses, microcredentials, customized training and applied research from where you will gain the knowledge and skills to address the issues of today while planning for tomorrow.

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ADVANCING SAFETY CULTURE AT BCIT AND ACROSS THE PROVINCE OF BC

New BCIT Construction Safety Videos available online

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) School of Construction and the Environment (SOCE) is proud to introduce its new Construction Safety Videos on the BCIT Safety in Construction and Environment webpage for BCIT faculty, staff, students and for others in the construction industry to use in the province of British Columbia.

BCIT is committed to conducting all activities in a manner that protects the health and safety of employees, students, and visitors. It endeavours to provide safe tools, materials, equipment, and processes for work and study by meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements for occupational health and safety. The goal is to have an accident free and healthy environment in which to work and learn.

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BCIT alumna Molly Hudson inspires progress as VP of Sustainability and first woman Chief Forester at Mosaic Forest Management

From a tree planter nearly two decades ago to her new role as Vice President of Sustainability and Chief Forester at Mosaic Forest Management, Molly Hudson carved an uncharted path...

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BCIT announces $33M in funding for new Trades and Technology Complex showcasing industry support and demand for grads

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) today announced a milestone of $33 million in funding towards a new state-of-the-art Trades and Technology Complex. The Trades and Technology Complex will...

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BCIT appoints Dr. Guido Wimmers as new Dean, School of Construction and the Environment

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to share that Dr. Guido Wimmers has been appointed Dean of the BCIT School of Construction and the Environment (SOCE). In...

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6 in-demand opportunities to advance your trades career

With over one million jobs set to open in BC in the next decade, according to the latest Labour Market Outlook Report, the need for skilled workers to fulfill the...

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BCIT receives funding to expand mass timber education

People looking to excel in B.C.’s growing mass-timber sector can now access more knowledge and training opportunities at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). “Mass timber is a strong, clean building...

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