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Computer Applications in Construction BLDT 2061

Construction Operations/Supervision Course

Course details

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

Cost

$519.05 - $557.80 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are two offerings of BLDT 2061 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 50864

Duration

Tue Apr 04 - Tue Jun 20 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 50864
  • $557.80
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 04 - Jun 20 Tue 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$557.80

Important information
  1. Students must be familiar with Excel and file management. Successful completion of Construction Operations program or departmental approval and a background in Windows and Excel environments. This course will be face to face at BCIT Bby campus
Status

Cancelled

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 67232

Duration

Wed Apr 05 - Wed Jun 21 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 67232
  • $519.05
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 05 - Jun 21 Wed 18:30 - 21:30 Online
Instructor

Christopher Black

Course outline

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Cost

$519.05

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Instructions for accessing course will be sent by instructor 1 week before class start date - be sure to check personal email and your my.bcit.ca email
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Fall 2023

Below is one offering of BLDT 2061 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 47312

Duration

Wed Sep 06 - Wed Nov 22 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 47312
  • $530.25
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 06 - Nov 22 Wed 18:30 - 21:30 Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$530.25

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. 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.
Status

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:

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Construction Estimating
    Certificate Part-time
  2. Construction Supervision
    Certificate Part-time

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