Course Overview
Introduces basic principles of wood frame building construction. Develops skills to produce a basic set of construction working drawings. Topics; western platform wood frame construction; wall framing, floor framing and roof framing for a single family residence. Previous drafting experience or DRFT 1000 is recommended prior to taking this course.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$564.42 - $607.36 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Identify architectural working drawing requirements.
- Size sawn timber components to part 9 code compliance.
- Prepare a partial set of architectural working drawings.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Construction 1 A (BLDC 1200) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Certificate Part-time
- Building Construction Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Building Design and Architectural CAD
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of BLDC 1200 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 44171
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 30 Loading
- CRN 44171
- $607.36 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 30 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 327 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Douglas Millar
Course outline
Important information
- There will be no class February 16, Family Day. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2026 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2025.
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Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of BLDC 1200 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 55873
Dates
Apr 10 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 55873
- $564.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 - Jun 26 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Douglas Millar
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, as per the class schedule above. You will require a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. 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.
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CRN 52388
Dates
Apr 13 - Jul 06 Loading
- CRN 52388
- $607.36 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jul 06 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 327 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Theresa will be no class May 18, statutory holiday.
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