- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course provides the skills to manage a building's decommissioning (end-of-use) in a way that realizes the highest social, environmental and economic benefit. Students will learn how to create a deconstruction plan utilizing the Zero Waste hierarchy of highest and best use and circular economy principles. Regional policies and regulations for demolition and deconstruction will be explored and techniques for deconstruction and building material recovery reviewed. This course complements the Design for Disassembly and Construction Material Flow Analysis courses.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$666.91
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Develop a Deconstruction Plan including material inventory, material appraisals, and logistics.
- Compare the social, economic and environmental impacts on the community of deconstruction versus traditional demolition.
- Describe the business case for deconstructing a building to the contractor, owner and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrate the ability to think circularly when managing the materials that come from deconstruction.
- Determine the impact of hazardous materials on the deconstruction process and implement a hazardous waste management plan.
- Evaluate existing buildings for the potential value of recovered materials.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022
Related Programs
Deconstruction Management (XCIR 7510) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Applied Circular Economy: Zero Waste Buildings
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of XCIR 7510 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 91205
Dates
Jan 02 - Jan 23 Loading
- CRN 91205
- $666.91 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
4 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Student must have prior experience with construction terminology and reading building drawings. Sessions will be conducted online. Please contact Shirlene Ndenga (shirlene_ndenga@bcit.ca) for more information.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.