Course Overview
Covers basic components and requirements for sound estimating procedure emphasizing method and accuracy and in preparation for applying material and labour prices.
Prerequisite(s)
- Familiarity with Windows and Excel Basics.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$564.42 - $607.36 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Interpret construction drawings and specifications for all divisions 1 through 16 for quantity take-off.
- Determine scopes of work for quantity take-off.
- Lay out industry-standard spreadsheet quantities.
- Take off into categories for costing.
- Use Excel as a computer spreadsheet application for data entry, data manipulation and summary consolidation.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Basic Estimating with Computer Applications (BLDT 1041) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Construction Estimating
Certificate Part-time
- Construction Management
Diploma Part-time
- Construction Operations
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are three offerings of BLDT 1041 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 57027
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 Loading
- CRN 57027
- $607.36 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 338 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Amir Naderi-Asrami
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Full knowledge of cstr drawings and math skills are recommended or take BLDT 1021 and BLDT 1011 prior to this course. - NO EXTENSIONS OR VACATION REQUESTS. . Make sure your email address on your student account is correct and up to date. This course will be held in person on the Burnaby BCIT Campus.
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Status
CRN 60882
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 60882
- $564.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
James Iversen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Knowledge of cstr drawings and math skills are recommended or take BLDT 1021 and BLDT 1011 prior to this course. - - NO VACATION REQUESTS. or alternate dates for exams. . ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** A computer with speakers is required for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule. Important course information will be sent to registered students closer to course start date. Make sure your email address on your student account is correct and up to date.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 69985
Dates
Apr 09 - Jun 25 Loading
- CRN 69985
- $564.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 25 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
James Iversen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Full knowledge of cstr drawings and math skills are recommended or take BLDT 1021 and BLDT 1011 prior to this course. - NO EXTENSIONS OR VACATION REQUESTS. . ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** A computer with speakers is required for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule. Important course information will be sent to registered students closer to course start date. Make sure your email address on your student account is correct and up to date.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
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