Course Overview
Introduces basic materials and methods used in construction. Topics include: physical and chemical properties; the manufacturing process of various material and methods and the way they are implemented in a construction project. Div 1 to 5 of the Masterformat.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$576.00 - $620.01 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Identify the various parties involved in the construction process.
- Identify the role of and the requirements of the codes and standards process.
- Identify construction materials from the first six divisions of the MasterFormat and allocate them according to standard practice grouping.
- Understand the chemical and physical make-up of some basic construction materials.
- Identify basic methods of fabricating and installing these basic construction components.
- Understand the sequence of installing these basic components with a view to authorities having jurisdiction.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Materials and Methods 1 (BLDC 1050) 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
- Building Construction Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Construction Estimating
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are three offerings of BLDC 1050 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52063
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 24 Loading
- CRN 52063
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 329 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ricardo Grasselli
Course outline
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Required
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CRN 33593
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 33593
- $576.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Mahdi Askarzadeh
Course outline
Important information
- There will be no class September 30 and November 11 statutory holidays. ***This is not a self-paced course. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule.
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Required
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CRN 33799
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 33799
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Thu | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 330 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Timothy Bryant
Course outline
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Winter 2027
Below are two offerings of BLDC 1050 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 74488
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 74488
- $576.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ***This is not a self-paced course. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule.
Confirmation
Required
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CRN 42981
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 42981
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Thu | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 330 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
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