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
$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 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 Management
Diploma Part-time
- Construction Supervision
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are four offerings of BLDT 2061 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 33604
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 17 Loading
- CRN 33604
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 17 | Tue | 18:15 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 336 |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Important information
- This course has been condensed to 11 weeks, and will run from 6:15 pm - 9:30 pm on each course offering day. **A Microsoft Windows computer environment is required for this course. If you are using a Mac Computer, either use a dual boot or run Microsoft Windows through a virtual machine
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Status
CRN 52817
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 52817
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:15 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 338 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Luis Rafael Fernandez Angulo
Course outline
Important information
- **A Microsoft Windows computer environment is required for this course. If you are using a Mac Computer, either use a dual boot or run Microsoft Windows through a virtual machine. There are no classes September 30 and November 11, as they are Statutory Holidays. As well, please note, there is no class on September 16. This course offering is condensed to 11 weeks, and 15 minutes will be added per class. Class time is 6:15 pm – 9:30 pm, each class.**
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Status
CRN 52827
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 52827
- $576.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Luis Rafael Fernandez Angulo
Course outline
Important information
- **A Microsoft Windows computer environment is required for this course. If you are using a Mac Computer, either use a dual boot or run Microsoft Windows through a virtual machine
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 47312
Dates
Sep 14 - Dec 07 Loading
- CRN 47312
- $576.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Luis Rafael Fernandez Angulo
Course outline
Important information
- **There is no class on October 12, as it is a Statutory Holiday. A Microsoft Windows computer environment is required for this course. If you are using a Mac Computer either use a dual boot or run Microsoft Windows through a virtual machine. ***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.
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Status
Winter 2027
Below are three offerings of BLDT 2061 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93380
Dates
Jan 04 - Apr 05 Loading
- CRN 93380
- $576.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Apr 05 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ** There are no classes February 15th or March 29th, 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. Students must have basic computer experience, particularly experience in Windows, including basic understanding of Excel. **A Microsoft Windows computer environment is required for this course. If you are using a Mac Computer, either use a dual boot or run Microsoft Windows through a virtual machine.
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Status
CRN 74143
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 74143
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 338 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Students must have basic computer experience, particularly experience in Windows, including basic understanding of Excel. **A Microsoft Windows computer environment is required for this course. If you are using a Mac Computer, either use a dual boot or run Microsoft Windows through a virtual machine.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 88351
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 88351
- $576.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ***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. **Students must have basic computer experience, particularly experience in Windows, including basic understanding of Excel. **A Microsoft Windows computer environment is required for this course. If you are using a Mac Computer, either use a dual boot or run Microsoft Windows through a virtual machine.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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