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Mass timber is a category of wood-based building materials that uses timber, a sustainable and renewable material, as the main raw material for structural elements that are prefabricated off-site under controlled conditions. This industry is expected to grow in the near future due to mandates from the BC Government, as well as changes to the 2020 National Building Code of Canada. This microcredential seeks to introduce students to the mass timber industry, and explore some of the fundamental features and tools associated with mass timber construction.
This microcredential will:
- Provide an overview of the main characteristics and properties of mass timber products.
- Outline basic structural components, connections, and building systems, as well as site installation for mass timber construction.
- Introduce the main types of building enclosures based on climate considerations and code requirements.
- Provide fundamental knowledge about building system performance in terms of fire performance and sound insulation.
- Provide basic principles of construction management including construction planning.
- Provide visualization of a mass timber construction project.
- Introduce the basic principles of cost estimation for mass timber construction.
- Introduce digital manufacturing with wood and digital project delivery.
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Entrance Requirements
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Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.Recommended for success
- English 11
- Basic proficiency in using computers that includes: operation of applications such as MS Word and Adobe Acrobat, online discussion, internet searching and navigation.
International applicants
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Formal application to the microcredential is not required. Upon successful completion of the courses, email the program contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address to be issued a microcredential.Scheduled Intakes
Spring/Summer 2021- Go back Overview
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Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
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Courses
Program delivery
This program is delivered online and is offered on a course-by-course basis.Program matrix
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Required Courses: | Credits | ||
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TMBR 1000 | Introduction to Mass Timber Products and Building Systems | 1.5 | |
TMBR 1001 | Introduction to Digital Project Delivery for Mass Timber | 0.5 | |
TMBR 1002 | Introduction to Cost Estimation for Timber Construction | 0.5 | |
TMBR 1003 | Introduction to Erection of Mass Timber Structures | 0.5 | |
TMBR 1004 | Introduction to Installation of Building Envelope and Services for Mass Timber Construction | 0.5 | |
TMBR 1005 | Introduction to Mass Timber Building System Performance | 0.5 | |
TMBR 1006 | Visualization of a Mass Timber Construction Project | 0.5 | |
TMBR 1007 | Introduction to Construction Management for Mass Timber | 0.5 | |
Total Credits: | 5.0 |
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Transfer credit
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Program Details
Program length
The maximum time to complete this program is seven years.Program location
Courses are offered through distance and online learning.
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Ann Martineau
Administrative Assistant
Tel: 604-412-7492
Email: amartineau@bcit.ca
Ciprian Pirvu
Project Lead – Offsite Construction
Tel: 778-331-1797
Email: cpirvu2@bcit.ca
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