Course Overview
Building upon the topics presented in BLDC 2300, Estimating 3 provides the opportunity for students to measure items of work on more complex structures than the previous courses have introduced. Topics include development and application of labour and material prices for items of work. The course also identifies the role of construction cost accounting in the construction estimating process. Lecture topics will also include the ethics and challenges estimators will face in relation to fair business dealings, subcontractor relationships, and bid shopping.
Prerequisite(s)
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:
- Apply the knowledge learned in the prerequisite courses to a complex project.
- Measure items of work in Divisions 8 and 10 through 14 in preparation for pricing.
- Prepare appropriate checklists, preliminary calculations, and take-off of the work.
- Apply the principles and techniques of measuring work items on standard quantity sheet forms in a systematic approach.
- Measure and price items of work in selected Divisions.
- Use costing references and cost accounting data in determining unit prices.
- Embrace the CIQS Code of Ethics as it relates to construction estimators.
Effective as of Fall 2012
Related Programs
Estimating 3 (BLDC 3300) 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
- Construction Estimating
Certificate Part-time
- Construction Management
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are three offerings of BLDC 3300 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70596
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 70596
- $607.36 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Wed | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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CRN 62411
Dates
Apr 13 - Jul 06 Loading
- CRN 62411
- $607.36 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jul 06 | Mon | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 216 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ajmer Sekhon
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- There will be no class May 18, statutory holiday.
Confirmation
Required
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CRN 66879
Dates
Jul 07 - Aug 13 Loading
- CRN 66879
- $564.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 07 - Aug 13 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Ajmer Sekhon
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ***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, as per the class schedule above. You will require a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. 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
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