Course Overview
Introduces basic principles of building construction. Develops skills to produce a basic set of construction working drawings. Topics include site layout, foundation details, western wood frame detailing, and preparation of a partial set of working drawings for a single family residence. Previous drafting experience or DRFT 1000 is recommended prior to taking this course. May be taken simultaneously with BLDC 1200.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$564.42
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 B (BLDC 1205) 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
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of BLDC 1205 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68225
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 Loading
- CRN 68225
- $564.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Natasha Djoric
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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