Course Overview
Builds upon the topics introduced in BLDC 1200/1205. Lecture topics include working drawing standards, roof construction, advanced (efficient) framing techniques, modified post and beam construction, straight and curved stairs, doors and windows. Students will be required to resolve and create working drawings for more complex wood frame construction such as intersecting roofs and stairs.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in BLDC 1200
Credits
4.5
Domestic fees
$843.79
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 architectural working drawing requirements.
- Produce an accurate geometric layout for a complex roof design.
- Resolve and draw roofing details incorporating natural ventilation, thermal requirements and structural adequacy.
- Design and detail an interior wood frame stair while resolving the structure of the floor opening, stringers, landing and handrail details.
- Implement BC Building Code requirements.
- Application of all of the above using proper building construction practices.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2012
Related Programs
Construction 2 A (BLDC 2200) 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
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of BLDC 2200 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32313
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 32313
- $843.79 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- There will be no class September 30, October 12, and November 11 statutory holidays. This course runs every Wednesday. It will also run 6 Mondays out of the 12 weeks. Please see the course outline for the specific Monday classes. Each class is 3 hours.
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