Course Overview
This course provides an introduction to the relationships between drawings and building construction. Emphasis is on practical application of learned skills in a lab environment. These skills are essential for further studies in site processes, construction procedures and estimating. The course goal is to enable students to interpret construction drawings. Students will be able to derive necessary information from graphical construction documents in conformance with general practice in the industry.
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 will be able to:
- Interpret construction drawings using industry standard graphic communications.
- Understand the relationship and interdependencies of all consultant drawings and read drawing sets proficiently.
- Explain the relationship between construction drawings and the related specification, contracts and other construction documents.
- Interpret written regulations and codes with respect to construction drawings.
Effective as of Winter 2012
Related Programs
Construction Drawings (BLDT 1021) 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
- Construction Estimating
Certificate Part-time
- Construction Management
Diploma Part-time
- Construction Operations
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below are three offerings of BLDT 1021 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 87514
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 30 Loading
- CRN 87514
- $564.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 30 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rageey Youssef
Course outline
Important information
- ***No class on February 16th, Stat Holiday *** This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** A computer with speakers is required for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule. 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. 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.
Confirmation
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Status
CRN 82248
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 82248
- $607.36 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 323 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Thomas Jang
Course outline
Important information
- 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.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 46090
Dates
Jan 08 - Mar 26 Loading
- CRN 46090
- $607.36 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 323 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rageey Youssef
Course outline
Important information
- Register early to avoid disappointment - once course is full there is no waitlist. 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.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are four offerings of BLDT 1021 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 63984
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 Loading
- CRN 63984
- $607.36 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 323 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rageey Youssef
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 70012
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 70012
- $607.36 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 323 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Thomas Jang
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 29763
Dates
Apr 09 - Jun 25 Loading
- CRN 29763
- $607.36 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 25 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 323 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rageey Youssef
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 62297
Dates
Apr 13 - Jul 06 Loading
- CRN 62297
- $564.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jul 06 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rageey Youssef
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on May 18 (Stat Holiday). Students attend classes up to and including July 6. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** A computer with speakers is required for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule. 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.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
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