- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course covers the principles of building construction encompassing the study of materials, processes and construction techniques involving wood frame and masonry concrete from footing, foundations, walls, floors to ceilings and roofs of which the functional construction design problems and presentation techniques are presented. Autodesk Revit Architecture is introduced to develop a building model illustrating how the building components integrate and interact.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$792.42
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Read and interpret building plans: site, architectural layout, and structure
- Describe the design and construction components of common vertical circulation systems: stairs and elevators
- Describe the physical and thermal characteristics of building enclosures: doors and windows with respect to their types and functionalities
- Describe the physical and construction characteristics of load bearing components: walls, floors, and roofs with respect to their framing details in different climatic zones and building types
- Describe the physical and thermal characteristics of finishing materials: footing, wall siding, and roofing membranes with respect to air-tightness, water-tightness, and water drainage
- Model a building structure with Autodesk Revit Architecture
Effective as of Fall 2019
Related Programs
Building Construction for Mechanical Systems (MSYS 2050) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Mechanical Systems
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of MSYS 2050 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 46527
Dates
Sep 16 - Dec 16 Loading
- CRN 46527
- $792.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 - Dec 16 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on September 30th (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) and November 11th (Remembrance Day). Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ For questions related to this course, please email Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca and include your BCIT ID (if youhave one). BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current."
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.