BLDT 2061 - Computer Applications in Construction
Construction Operations/Supervision Part-time Studies Course
School of Construction and the Environment
Course Details
Presents practical computer applications with an emphasis on construction documentation, economic problems, estimating and scheduling associated with project and construction management of construction projects. Topics include use of MS Excel and MS Project software.
Prerequisite(s)
Successful completion of Construction Operations program or departmental approval and a background in a Windows and Excel environments.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$510.91
Winter 2019
Below is one offering of this course for the Winter 2019 term.
CRN 74143
Duration
Tue Jan 08 - Tue Mar 26 12 Weeks
Instructor
Samir Buchahin
Course Outline
Cost
$510.91
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
Spring/Summer 2019
Below is one offering of this course for the Spring/Summer 2019 term.
CRN 50864
Duration
Tue Apr 09 - Tue Jun 25 12 Weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$510.91
Notes
- Students must be familiar with Excel and file management.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify various forms of construction documents.
- Produce Change Order forms.
- Apply appropriate MS Excel features to insure document accuracy and efficiently produce documents.
- Apply appropriate financial functions in MS Excel for calculations related to the construction process.
- Create Application for Payment forms.
- Generate sequence of applications for payment.
- Create a project plan by using MS Project software.
- Analyze a project plan and implement scheduling techniques to improve efficiency.
- Add resources and cost components to a project plan in MS Project.
- Resolve potential scheduling issues.
- Generate relevant reports in different project phases.
- Track project progress and update a project plan.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2015
Related Programs
BLDT 2061 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Construction Estimating
Part-time Certificate - Construction Supervision
Part-time Associate Certificate
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Winter 2019
Books for Winter 2019 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
| Microsoft Excel 2016: Step By Step | |
|---|---|
| Author | Frye |
| Publisher | Microsoft |
| Copyright | 2015 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-0-73569-880-2 |
| Price | $33.95 |
| Optional | |
| Microsoft Project 2016 Step By Step | |
|---|---|
| Author | Chatfield |
| Publisher | Ms Press |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-0-73569-874-1 |
| Price | $37.95 |
| Optional | |
Spring/Summer 2019
No information on books is currently available for Spring/Summer 2019 offerings of this course.
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