- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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.
Domestic fees
$553.29 - $564.42 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of BLDC 3300 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 66879
Dates
Apr 14 - Jul 14 Loading
- CRN 66879
- $553.29 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 - Jul 14 | Mon | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ajmer Sekhon
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- There will be no class April 21 and May 19 statutory holidays. ***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.
Status
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of BLDC 3300 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 48511
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 01 Loading
- CRN 48511
- $564.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 01 | Mon | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- There will be no class October 13th statutory 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, at the above scheduled times for the 12 weeks of the course.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.