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
$576.00 - $620.01 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 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
Fall 2026
Below are three offerings of BLDT 1041 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 34703
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 24 Loading
- CRN 34703
- $576.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
James Iversen
Course outline
Important information
- ***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. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 36425
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 36425
- $576.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
James Iversen
Course outline
Important information
- **There are no classes September 30 or November 11, as they are Statutory Holidays. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 39389
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 39389
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 333 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Pedram Riahi
Course outline
Important information
- This offering is on campus.
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Required
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Status
Winter 2027
Below are three offerings of BLDT 1041 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 92714
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 23 Loading
- CRN 92714
- $576.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 23 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- THIS COURSE IS ONLINE Prerequisite: familiarity with Windows and Excel basics and construction drawings. ***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. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 72971
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 72971
- $576.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Prerequisite: Construction basics and familiarity with Windows and Excel basics. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 84308
Dates
Jan 09 - Mar 27 Loading
- CRN 84308
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Sat | 09:30 - 12:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 338 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows and Excel basics. <!--CSR's no overrides will be permitted. Please ask the student to check the web for availability.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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