- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
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 are two offerings 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 SW03 Rm. 3675 |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Tommy Wong
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on July 1, 2026 (Canada Day)
Status
CRN 68114
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 10 Loading
- CRN 68114
- $785.21 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 10 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3675 |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Tommy Wong
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will run for 10 classes. Instructional sessions are delivered by industry subject matter expert instructors. For more info visit: commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.