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 - $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 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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of BLDT 1021 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
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
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.
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Status
Fall 2026
Below are four offerings of BLDT 1021 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52141
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 24 Loading
- CRN 52141
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 402 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 32315
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 32315
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 405 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No classes September 30 or November 11, as they are statutory holidays.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 41516
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 41516
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 323 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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Required
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Status
CRN 51088
Dates
Sep 14 - Dec 07 Loading
- CRN 51088
- $576.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- There will be no class on October 12, as it is a statutory holiday. ***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, per the above class schedule.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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