- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Presents practical computer applications with an emphasis on construction documentation, economic problems, estimating and scheduling associated with project and construction management of construction projects. Topics include use of MS Excel and MS Project software.
Prerequisite(s)
- Successful completion of Construction Operations program or departmental approval and a background in a Windows and Excel environments.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$553.29 - $607.36 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify various forms of construction documents.
- Produce Change Order forms.
- Apply appropriate MS Excel features to insure document accuracy and efficiently produce documents.
- Apply appropriate financial functions in MS Excel for calculations related to the construction process.
- Create Application for Payment forms.
- Generate sequence of applications for payment.
- Create a project plan by using MS Project software.
- Analyze a project plan and implement scheduling techniques to improve efficiency.
- Add resources and cost components to a project plan in MS Project.
- Resolve potential scheduling issues.
- Generate relevant reports in different project phases.
- Track project progress and update a project plan.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2015
Related Programs
Computer Applications in Construction (BLDT 2061) 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 Supervision
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of BLDT 2061 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 67232
Dates
Jul 02 - Aug 09 Loading
- CRN 67232
- $553.29 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ***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. **This crn has classes twice per week - Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings, running from July 2 - August 9.**
Status
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of BLDT 2061 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 33604
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 02 Loading
- CRN 33604
- $607.36 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 02 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 336 |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Christopher Black
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.
- There are no classes on September 30 or November 11, as they are Statutory Holidays. This course has been condensed to 11 weeks, and will run from 6:30 pm - 9:45 pm on each course offering day. No vacation requests - no extensions except for documented medical reasons - please see Course outline Please check registration page for all details such as time and place; Also check BCIT.CA main web page regularly for updates and also your my.bcit.ca email .
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.