Course Overview
Through a simulated bid closing and submission of a bid, students will apply bidding procedures, the measurement, pricing, and preparation of an estimate summary for specific items of work, construction cost accounting, requests for subcontractor quotations and subcontractor bid analyses.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
1.5
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$475.84
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 will be able to:
- Evaluate the importance of subcontracting work, subtrades and scope of their work.
- Select, measure and price appropriate Div. 1 – General Requirements pertaining to temporary site facilities and relevant project-related administrative and procedural requirements.
- Develop rational head office overhead and profit percentages for inclusion in a bid price.
- Prepare and submit a competitive Tender for a simulated Bid Closing.
- Discern relevant information from multiple sources and select the applicable data to include in the Tender price.
Effective as of Fall 2012
Related Programs
Pricing and Bidding (BLDC 3400) 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
- Construction Estimating
Certificate Part-time
- Construction Management
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of BLDC 3400 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 43530
Dates
Oct 20 - Nov 24 Loading
- CRN 43530
- $475.84 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 - Nov 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course is for students in the Construction Estimating Certificate program. The capstone project must be completed in the final term of the program. And cannot be taken concurrently with the prerequisites.
Confirmation
Required
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No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
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