Course details
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
Cost
$637.27
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below is one offering of XCIR 7510 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 49488
Duration
Fri Sep 09 - Sat Oct 01 (4 weeks)
- 4 weeks
- CRN 49488
- $637.27
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Oct 01 | Sat | 09:00 - 15:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 1025 |
| Sep 09 - Oct 01 | Fri | 13:00 - 17:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 402 |
Instructor
Adam Corneil
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$637.27
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
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Sessions will be conducted on-campus, with live, participatory broadcasts of classes – students may participate online remotely. Student should have prior experience with construction terminology and reading building drawings. Students registering for this pilot offering may be eligible for a 20% tuition fee subsidy. Course may also be eligible for WorkBC grant. Contact bcit_eeng@bcit.ca for more information and registration. No class on Friday, Sept 30.
Status
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:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Applied Circular Economy: Zero Waste Buildings
Microcredential Part-time
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