Course Overview
This course introduces students to the basic principles of cost estimation for mass timber construction.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in TMBR 1000
Credits
0.5
- Not offered this term
- This course is not offered this term. Notify me to receive email notifications when the course opens for registration next term.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define the concept of estimating.
- Describe the role of estimating in construction projects.
- Identify the basic tools for estimating construction projects.
- Compare basic types of estimates used in the different stages of project design.
- Describe the basic estimating process.
- Identify the role of cost estimating for deciding between mass timber and other materials.
- Define and compare basic life cycle costs for wood frame, mass timber, steel and concrete.
- Explain the basic steps to compile a complete estimate.
- Explain the key considerations for pricing mass timber.
- Describe the major cost drivers for mass timber.
- Compare the main cost differences between mass timber, steel and concrete structures.
- Identify basic cost considerations associated with construction projects.
- Describe ways to achieve cost efficiencies in mass timber projects.
- Identify the basic procurement routes for mass timber projects.
- Discuss the long term costs and sustainability of mass timber projects.
Effective as of Winter 2021
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.