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 - $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 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.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
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
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
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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Required
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Status
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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 |
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.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of BLDC 1200 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 48349
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 48349
- $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
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ***This is not a self-paced course. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 32060
Dates
Sep 14 - Dec 07 Loading
- CRN 32060
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 329 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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