Course Overview
Covers survey fundamentals and quantity take-off of civil engineering projects pertaining to roadwork, water, sewer and building construction. Topics include quantity take-off, productivity rates, labour and material costing, construction equipment and machinery, and project cost control. .
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
2.5
Domestic fees
$785.21 - $801.41 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 of this course, the student will be able to:
- Read and interpret typical civil construction drawings.
- Identify common construction equipment and their applications.
- Identify fundamental construction activities for a typical construction project.
- Prepare portions of a contractor's estimate.
- Use basic project cost control on a project.
Effective as of Fall 2012
Related Programs
Civil Construction Estimating (CIVL 3230) 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
- Civil Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Civil Technology
Certificate Part-time
- Construction Estimating
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of CIVL 3230 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 64750
Dates
Jun 24 - Sep 02 Loading
- CRN 64750
- $785.21 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 - Sep 02 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW09 Rm. 117 |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Tommy Wong
Course outline
Important information
- No class on July 1, 2026 (Canada Day)
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Status
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of CIVL 3230 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 42374
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 02 Loading
- CRN 42374
- $801.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 02 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3615 |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Tommy Wong
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Only students who are in Construction Estimating Part-Time Certificate program must have completed BLDC 1300 or BLDT 1041 in order to obtain credit for this course. There are no prerequisites for students who are in Civil Technology Part-Time Certificate. For more info please visit: commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/ *No class on September 23, 2026* *No class on September 30, 2026 (Truth & Reconciliation Day)* *No class on November 11, 2026 (Remembrance Day)*
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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