Course Overview
Introduces basic principles of wood frame building construction. Develops skills to produce a basic set of construction working drawings. Topics; western platform wood frame construction; wall framing, floor framing and roof framing for a single family residence. Previous drafting experience or DRFT 1000 is recommended prior to taking this course.
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 architectural working drawing requirements.
- Size sawn timber components to part 9 code compliance.
- Prepare a partial set of architectural working drawings.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Construction 1 A (BLDC 1200) 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
- Building Design and Architectural CAD
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of BLDC 1200 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 48349
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 48349
- $576.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Douglas Millar
Course outline
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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Status
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CRN 32060
Dates
Sep 14 - Dec 07 Loading
- CRN 32060
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 329 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Douglas Millar
Course outline
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Winter 2027
Below are two offerings of BLDC 1200 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 44171
Dates
Jan 04 - Apr 05 Loading
- CRN 44171
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Apr 05 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 329 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- There will be no class February 15, and March 29 statutory holidays.
Confirmation
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CRN 70553
Dates
Jan 08 - Apr 02 Loading
- CRN 70553
- $576.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Apr 02 | Fri | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- There will be no class March 26 statutory holiday. ***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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Status
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