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BLDC 2205

Construction 2 B BLDC 2205

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Course Overview

Continues from BLDC 2200. Lecture topics include site and survey plans, concrete foundation detailing, engineered wood products, residential services, prescriptive wood frame design guidelines and when a structural engineer is needed. Other discussions include prefabricated buildings and an introduction to multi-family wood frame construction.

Prerequisite(s)

50% in BLDC 1205 and 50% in BLDC 2200

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 should be able to:

Resolve and detail a residential foundation, drainage, and site plan for a sloping site.
Determine typical reinforcing details and placement of rebar in residential foundations.
Implement relevant BC Building Code requirements.
Identify alternative structural wood members used in residential construction.
Produce and read basic residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services drawings.
Recognize when a designer must involve a structural engineer in wood frame design.
Distinguish the different types of prefabrication used in construction.
Application of all of the above using proper building construction practices.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2012

Related Programs

Construction 2 B (BLDC 2205) 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

Winter 2027

Winter 2027

Below is one offering of BLDC 2205 for the Winter 2027 term.

CRN 46088

Dates

Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading

CRN 46088
$843.79 Domestic fees

Class meeting times

Dates	Days	Times	Locations
Jan 06 - Mar 24	Wed	18:30 - 21:30	Burnaby NE01 Rm. 327
Jan 11 - Mar 22	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

There will be no class February 15, Family Day.

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