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Construction Engineering Technology
(T105)
Program Details
- Program Code: T105
- Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $4,120.00 *
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | Closed | Closed |
| Winter 2022 | Closed | Closed |
| Spring 2022 | Not Available | Not Available |
- Work-Integrated Learning:
Experiential Learning
- PGWP Eligible: No
- CIP Code: N/A
Program Description
Program Overview
The construction industry is one of Canada's largest employers and the demand for construction managers continues to grow. Our three-year Construction Engineering Technology advanced diploma program will provide you with the technical, business and interpersonal skills required to effectively manage construction projects of varying size and complexity, emphasizing sustainable construction practices.
Full Description
Students in this program will gain an in-depth knowledge of construction industry including:
- Methods & Materials of Construction
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Law, Contracts & Bidding
- Project Management & Control
- Construction Graphics & Detailing
This program shares the first four semesters with the Construction Engineering Technician program. Semesters 5 & 6 prepare you for a wider range of career options in the construction sector. This three-year program equips you for positions with higher levels of responsibility and accountability in such areas as construction planning, project management, estimating, budget and bid preparation, sustainable building science and engineering studies.
*If you enrol in the program in January, you are required to complete semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year in order to continue into semester 3 in the fall.
Your Field Education Options
The field experience requires students to accumulate 100 hours of construction industry-related experience over the course of their third and fourth semesters. The field experience is facilitated through the Angelo DelZotto (ADZ) School of Construction Management.
Field experience is a mandatory component of the T105 Construction Engineering Technology program. Field experience positions can be paid or unpaid.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates from this program enter the industry as:
- Construction Technologists
- Construction Site Managers
- Project & Construction Managers
- Construction Estimators
- Home Builders
- General Contractors
- Building & Home Inspectors
- Construction Technical Sales Agent
Graduates may even choose to start their own businesses.
Industry
According to the 2015 Build Force Canada report, 420,000 workers in the 34 core construction and trades occupations will be needed to replace existing workers and meet new labour market demand between now and 2024.
Construction is the engine that drives the GTA and Ontario economies. In 2019, the industry generated over 360,000 on-site and off-site jobs, paid more than $22 Billion in wages, and created almost $43 Billion in Ontario’s built environment. Nationally, the construction industry employs one out of every 14 working Canadians. However, there remains a shortage of educated and highly skilled workers in the sector.
With an expanding regional transit network stimulating re-development and growth and population and demographic shifts at the heart of a demand surge for housing, the GTA has the largest construction activity of any region in Canada. In fact, the City of Toronto continues to report the highest number of construction cranes of any city in North America.
Despite the recent pandemic challenges, the construction sector in Ontario remains strong lead by significant government investment and continued demand for housing.
School of Construction Management Program Advisory Committee (PAC) has an engaged committee with a good and broad representation from industry. Members contribute their ideas and opinions with respect to curriculum changes, industry trends, awards and scholarships, competitions, special events, work experience and mentoring for students, etc.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1025 | Surveying for Construction Technology |
| BLDG1042 | Construction Materials and Methods 1 |
| BLDG1126 | Print and Specifications Reading for Construction Technology 1 |
| BLDG1127 | Construction Management 1 - Introduction and Overview |
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| MATH1140 | Mathematics for Construction Technology 1 |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1073 | Construction Materials Laboratory |
| BLDG1077 | Construction Health and Safety |
| BLDG1128 | Autocad for Construction Technology |
| BLDG1129 | Construction Estimating 1 |
| BLDG1136 | Print and Specifications Reading for Construction Technology 2 |
| BLDG1145 | Construction Materials and Methods 2 |
| BLDG1165 | Introduction to Building Science |
| MATH1150 | Mathematics for Construction Technology 2 |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1076 | Building Code 1 |
| BLDG2019 | Construction Estimating 2 |
| BLDG2021 | Construction Management 2 - Planning and Scheduling |
| BLDG2061 | Statics |
| BLDG2090 | Principles of Construction Law |
| COMM1113 | Professional Communications for Building Technologies |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG2045 | Construction Management 3- Site Operations |
| BLDG2046 | Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (Mep) Systems |
| BLDG2065 | Mechanics of Materials 2 - Strength of Materials |
| BLDG2068 | Workplace Skills for Contruction Technology |
| BLDG2076 | Building Code 2 |
| BLDG3004 | Construction Pricing |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1078 | Revit for Construction Technology |
| BLDG3006 | Construction Management 4- Contract & Document Administration |
| BLDG3046 | Construction Budgeting and Bidding Practices |
| BLDG3048 | Structures 1 - Timber and Steel |
| BLDG3049 | Construction Financing |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG3019 | Construction Management 5 - Cost & Schedule Control |
| BLDG3058 | Structures 2 - Concrete |
| BLDG3060 | Applied Building Science |
| BLDG3076 | Construction Quality Practices |
| BLDG3077 | Sustainable Building Practices |
| BLDG3095 | Bim for Construction Managers |
| BLDG3096 | Construction Accounting |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Develop and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction engineering field.
- Comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
- Complete duties and assist in monitoring that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the construction engineering field.
- Promote and carry out sustainability practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
- Facilitate the collaboration and interaction among project stakeholders to support construction engineering projects.
- Collect, process, analyze and coordinate technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.
- Coordinate and facilitate the collecting, processing, interpreting and application of survey/geomatics and layout information to implement construction projects.
- Select and use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support the design and construction of projects.
- Analyze and solve technical problems related to the design and implementation of construction projects by applying engineering concepts, technical mathematics and building science.
- Schedule, coordinate and monitor the progression of construction projects by applying principles of construction project management.
- Prepare estimates of time, cost, quality and quantity, tenders and bids.
- Perform, coordinate and facilitate quality control testing and monitoring of equipment, materials and methods involved in the implementation and completion of construction projects.
- Apply teamwork, leadership, supervision and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete work on construction projects.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$4,120.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2020. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2021 and at later dates.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature Students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and Math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and Math.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
Special Requirements
Laptop & Internet Specifications
The Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management strongly recommends that students own or purchase a laptop and arrange for home internet service with 25 to 40 Mbps and a ping time of 20-100 ms.
The laptop specifications should meet or exceed the following specifications:
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit English
- Processor: 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-9750H (12MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 6 cores)
- Memory (RAM): 16GB (2x8GB DDR4 2666MHz)
- Disk Space: 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive (Boot) + 1TB 5400 rpm 2.5" SATA Hard Drive (Storage)
- Display Card: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 6GB GDDR6
- Connectivity: 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth, 2 x 2
- Ports: 1x HDMI 2.0; 3x SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A including 1x with PowerShare; 1x 2-in-1 SD / MicroMedia Card slot; 1x Wedge lock slot
- Screen Size: Minimum 15.6 inch FHD(1920 x 1080) 300nits IPS Anti-Glare LED Backlit display with 144Hz refresh rate
- Audio: 1 combo headphone / microphone jack
The purchase of a Mac laptop is not recommended because many of the programs do not run on the Mac platform operating system.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Contact Us
Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 4398.
Email: construction_eng@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., room E228.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
Do you have questions about this program or your career options? Join us for an on-campus Information Session. You'll have the opportunity to meet our friendly instructors and staff, ask questions and experience what it's like to be in a George Brown College classroom.
Program Description
Program Overview
The construction industry is one of Canada's largest employers and the demand for construction managers continues to grow. Our three-year Construction Engineering Technology advanced diploma program will provide you with the technical, business and interpersonal skills required to effectively manage construction projects of varying size and complexity, emphasizing sustainable construction practices.
Full Description
Students in this program will gain an in-depth knowledge of construction industry including:
- Methods & Materials of Construction
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Law, Contracts & Bidding
- Project Management & Control
- Construction Graphics & Detailing
This program shares the first four semesters with the Construction Engineering Technician program. Semesters 5 & 6 prepare you for a wider range of career options in the construction sector. This three-year program equips you for positions with higher levels of responsibility and accountability in such areas as construction planning, project management, estimating, budget and bid preparation, sustainable building science and engineering studies.
*If you enrol in the program in January, you are required to complete semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year in order to continue into semester 3 in the fall.
Your Field Education Options
The field experience requires students to accumulate 100 hours of construction industry-related experience over the course of their third and fourth semesters. The field experience is facilitated through the Angelo DelZotto (ADZ) School of Construction Management.
Field experience is a mandatory component of the T105 Construction Engineering Technology program. Field experience positions can be paid or unpaid.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates from this program enter the industry as:
- Construction Technologists
- Construction Site Managers
- Project & Construction Managers
- Construction Estimators
- Home Builders
- General Contractors
- Building & Home Inspectors
- Construction Technical Sales Agent
Graduates may even choose to start their own businesses.
Industry
According to the 2015 Build Force Canada report, 420,000 workers in the 34 core construction and trades occupations will be needed to replace existing workers and meet new labour market demand between now and 2024.
Construction is the engine that drives the GTA and Ontario economies. In 2019, the industry generated over 360,000 on-site and off-site jobs, paid more than $22 Billion in wages, and created almost $43 Billion in Ontario’s built environment. Nationally, the construction industry employs one out of every 14 working Canadians. However, there remains a shortage of educated and highly skilled workers in the sector.
With an expanding regional transit network stimulating re-development and growth and population and demographic shifts at the heart of a demand surge for housing, the GTA has the largest construction activity of any region in Canada. In fact, the City of Toronto continues to report the highest number of construction cranes of any city in North America.
Despite the recent pandemic challenges, the construction sector in Ontario remains strong lead by significant government investment and continued demand for housing.
School of Construction Management Program Advisory Committee (PAC) has an engaged committee with a good and broad representation from industry. Members contribute their ideas and opinions with respect to curriculum changes, industry trends, awards and scholarships, competitions, special events, work experience and mentoring for students, etc.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1025 | Surveying for Construction Technology |
| BLDG1042 | Construction Materials and Methods 1 |
| BLDG1126 | Print and Specifications Reading for Construction Technology 1 |
| BLDG1127 | Construction Management 1 - Introduction and Overview |
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| MATH1140 | Mathematics for Construction Technology 1 |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1073 | Construction Materials Laboratory |
| BLDG1077 | Construction Health and Safety |
| BLDG1128 | Autocad for Construction Technology |
| BLDG1129 | Construction Estimating 1 |
| BLDG1136 | Print and Specifications Reading for Construction Technology 2 |
| BLDG1145 | Construction Materials and Methods 2 |
| BLDG1165 | Introduction to Building Science |
| MATH1150 | Mathematics for Construction Technology 2 |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1076 | Building Code 1 |
| BLDG2019 | Construction Estimating 2 |
| BLDG2021 | Construction Management 2 - Planning and Scheduling |
| BLDG2061 | Statics |
| BLDG2090 | Principles of Construction Law |
| COMM1113 | Professional Communications for Building Technologies |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG2045 | Construction Management 3- Site Operations |
| BLDG2046 | Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (Mep) Systems |
| BLDG2065 | Mechanics of Materials 2 - Strength of Materials |
| BLDG2068 | Workplace Skills for Contruction Technology |
| BLDG2076 | Building Code 2 |
| BLDG3004 | Construction Pricing |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1078 | Revit for Construction Technology |
| BLDG3006 | Construction Management 4- Contract & Document Administration |
| BLDG3046 | Construction Budgeting and Bidding Practices |
| BLDG3048 | Structures 1 - Timber and Steel |
| BLDG3049 | Construction Financing |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG3019 | Construction Management 5 - Cost & Schedule Control |
| BLDG3058 | Structures 2 - Concrete |
| BLDG3060 | Applied Building Science |
| BLDG3076 | Construction Quality Practices |
| BLDG3077 | Sustainable Building Practices |
| BLDG3095 | Bim for Construction Managers |
| BLDG3096 | Construction Accounting |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$4,120.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2020. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2021 and at later dates.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature Students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and Math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and Math.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
Special Requirements
Laptop & Internet Specifications
The Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management strongly recommends that students own or purchase a laptop and arrange for home internet service with 25 to 40 Mbps and a ping time of 20-100 ms.
The laptop specifications should meet or exceed the following specifications:
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit English
- Processor: 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-9750H (12MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 6 cores)
- Memory (RAM): 16GB (2x8GB DDR4 2666MHz)
- Disk Space: 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive (Boot) + 1TB 5400 rpm 2.5" SATA Hard Drive (Storage)
- Display Card: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 6GB GDDR6
- Connectivity: 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth, 2 x 2
- Ports: 1x HDMI 2.0; 3x SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A including 1x with PowerShare; 1x 2-in-1 SD / MicroMedia Card slot; 1x Wedge lock slot
- Screen Size: Minimum 15.6 inch FHD(1920 x 1080) 300nits IPS Anti-Glare LED Backlit display with 144Hz refresh rate
- Audio: 1 combo headphone / microphone jack
The purchase of a Mac laptop is not recommended because many of the programs do not run on the Mac platform operating system.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Develop and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction engineering field.
- Comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
- Complete duties and assist in monitoring that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the construction engineering field.
- Promote and carry out sustainability practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
- Facilitate the collaboration and interaction among project stakeholders to support construction engineering projects.
- Collect, process, analyze and coordinate technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.
- Coordinate and facilitate the collecting, processing, interpreting and application of survey/geomatics and layout information to implement construction projects.
- Select and use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support the design and construction of projects.
- Analyze and solve technical problems related to the design and implementation of construction projects by applying engineering concepts, technical mathematics and building science.
- Schedule, coordinate and monitor the progression of construction projects by applying principles of construction project management.
- Prepare estimates of time, cost, quality and quantity, tenders and bids.
- Perform, coordinate and facilitate quality control testing and monitoring of equipment, materials and methods involved in the implementation and completion of construction projects.
- Apply teamwork, leadership, supervision and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete work on construction projects.
Contact Us
Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 4398.
Email: construction_eng@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., room E228.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
Do you have questions about this program or your career options? Join us for an on-campus Information Session. You'll have the opportunity to meet our friendly instructors and staff, ask questions and experience what it's like to be in a George Brown College classroom.
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Construction Engineering Technology
(T105)
Program Details
- Program Code: T105
- Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $4,068.00 *
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | Closed | Closed |
| Winter 2021 | Closed | Closed |
| Spring 2021 | Not Available | Not Available |
- Work-Integrated Learning:
Experiential Learning
- PGWP Eligible: No
- CIP Code: N/A
Program Description
Program Overview
The construction industry is one of Canada's largest employers and the demand for construction managers continues to grow. Our three-year Construction Engineering Technology advanced diploma program will provide you with the technical, business and interpersonal skills required to effectively manage construction projects of varying size and complexity, emphasizing sustainable construction practices.
Full Description
Students in this program will gain an in-depth knowledge of construction industry management practices including:
- Contracts and specifications
- Bidding and estimating
- Quantity surveying
- Construction law
- Managing schedules and cash flow
Throughout the program, you will also gain extensive computer experience working with general business software, as well as specialized Building Information Modeling (BIM), project management, bidding and estimating software that is used by the industry.
This program shares the first four semesters with the Construction Engineering Technician program. Semesters 5 and 6 prepare you for a wider range of career options in the construction sector. The management and technical courses offered in this three-year program will equip you for positions with higher levels of responsibility and accountability in such areas as construction planning, project management, estimating, budget and bid preparation, sustainable building science and engineering studies.
*If you enrol in the program in January, you are required to complete semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year in order to continue into semester 3 in the fall.
Your Field Education Options
Field experience combines classroom learning with hands-on work experience structured to meet specific curricular outcomes. This approach to education relies upon a three-way partnership: the student, the institution and industry. Success depends upon the co-operative efforts of each party. It forms the basis for students’ experiential learning which is achieved when the cycle of experience, reflection, and learning is completed. It is a mandatory component of the T105 Construction Engineering Technology program. Field experience positions can be paid or unpaid. Both fulfill the academic requirement as well as strengthen students’ resumes, positioning them more effectively for future employment.
The field experience requires students to accumulate 100 hours of construction industry-related experience over the course of their third and fourth semesters. The field experience is facilitated through the Angelo DelZotto (ADZ) School of Construction Management, via collaborative efforts from the academic supervisors, program coordinators and the chair.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates from this program enter the industry as entry-level construction managers leading to senior-level positions that can include:
- Project/construction managers
- Professional quantity surveyors
- Estimators
- Construction superintendents
- Home builders
- General contractors
- Subcontractors and building/home inspectors
- Government agencies
Graduates may even choose to start their own businesses.
Industry
According to the 2015 Build Force Canada report, 420,000 workers in the 34 core construction and trades occupations will be needed to replace existing workers and meet new labour market demand between now and 2024.
Construction is the engine that drives the GTA and Ontario economies. In 2019, the industry generated over 360,000 on-site and off-site jobs, paid more than $22 Billion in wages, and created almost $43 Billion in Ontario’s built environment. Nationally, the construction industry employs one out of every 14 working Canadians. However, there remains a shortage of educated and highly skilled workers in the sector.
With an expanding regional transit network stimulating re-development and growth and population and demographic shifts at the heart of a demand surge for housing, the GTA has the largest construction activity of any region in Canada. In fact, the City of Toronto continues to report the highest number of construction cranes of any city in North America.
Despite the recent pandemic challenges, the construction sector in Ontario remains strong lead by significant government investment and continued demand for housing.
School of Construction Management Program Advisory Committee (PAC) has an engaged committee with a good and broad representation from industry. Members contribute their ideas and opinions with respect to curriculum changes, industry trends, awards and scholarships, competitions, special events, work experience and mentoring for students, etc.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1025 | Surveying for Construction Technology |
| BLDG1042 | Construction Materials and Methods 1 |
| BLDG1126 | Print and Specifications Reading for Construction Technology 1 |
| BLDG1127 | Construction Management 1 - Introduction and Overview |
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| MATH1140 | Mathematics for Construction Technology 1 |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1073 | Construction Materials Laboratory |
| BLDG1077 | Construction Health and Safety |
| BLDG1128 | Autocad for Construction Technology |
| BLDG1129 | Construction Estimating 1 |
| BLDG1136 | Print and Specifications Reading for Construction Technology 2 |
| BLDG1145 | Construction Materials and Methods 2 |
| BLDG1165 | Introduction to Building Science |
| MATH1150 | Mathematics for Construction Technology 2 |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1076 | Building Code 1 |
| BLDG2019 | Construction Estimating 2 |
| BLDG2021 | Construction Management 2 - Planning and Scheduling |
| BLDG2061 | Statics |
| BLDG2090 | Principles of Construction Law |
| COMM1113 | Professional Communications for Building Technologies |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG2045 | Construction Management 3- Site Operations |
| BLDG2046 | Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (Mep) Systems |
| BLDG2065 | Mechanics of Materials 2 - Strength of Materials |
| BLDG2068 | Workplace Skills for Contruction Technology |
| BLDG2076 | Building Code 2 |
| BLDG3004 | Construction Pricing |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1078 | Revit for Construction Technology |
| BLDG3006 | Construction Management 4- Contract & Document Administration |
| BLDG3046 | Construction Budgeting and Bidding Practices |
| BLDG3048 | Structures 1 - Timber and Steel |
| BLDG3049 | Construction Financing |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG3019 | Construction Management 5 - Cost & Schedule Control |
| BLDG3058 | Structures 2 - Concrete |
| BLDG3060 | Applied Building Science |
| BLDG3076 | Construction Quality Practices |
| BLDG3077 | Sustainable Building Practices |
| BLDG3095 | Bim for Construction Managers |
| BLDG3096 | Construction Accounting |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Develop and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction engineering field.
- Comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
- Complete duties and assist in monitoring that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the construction engineering field.
- Promote and carry out sustainability practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
- Facilitate the collaboration and interaction among project stakeholders to support construction engineering projects.
- Collect, process, analyze and coordinate technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.
- Coordinate and facilitate the collecting, processing, interpreting and application of survey/geomatics and layout information to implement construction projects.
- Select and use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support the design and construction of projects.
- Analyze and solve technical problems related to the design and implementation of construction projects by applying engineering concepts, technical mathematics and building science.
- Schedule, coordinate and monitor the progression of construction projects by applying principles of construction project management.
- Prepare estimates of time, cost, quality and quantity, tenders and bids.
- Perform, coordinate and facilitate quality control testing and monitoring of equipment, materials and methods involved in the implementation and completion of construction projects.
- Apply teamwork, leadership, supervision and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete work on construction projects.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$4,068.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2019. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2020 and at later dates.
International students: Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature Students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and Math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and Math.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Contact Us
Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 4398.
Email: construction_eng@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., room E228.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
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Program Description
Program Overview
The construction industry is one of Canada's largest employers and the demand for construction managers continues to grow. Our three-year Construction Engineering Technology advanced diploma program will provide you with the technical, business and interpersonal skills required to effectively manage construction projects of varying size and complexity, emphasizing sustainable construction practices.
Full Description
Students in this program will gain an in-depth knowledge of construction industry management practices including:
- Contracts and specifications
- Bidding and estimating
- Quantity surveying
- Construction law
- Managing schedules and cash flow
Throughout the program, you will also gain extensive computer experience working with general business software, as well as specialized Building Information Modeling (BIM), project management, bidding and estimating software that is used by the industry.
This program shares the first four semesters with the Construction Engineering Technician program. Semesters 5 and 6 prepare you for a wider range of career options in the construction sector. The management and technical courses offered in this three-year program will equip you for positions with higher levels of responsibility and accountability in such areas as construction planning, project management, estimating, budget and bid preparation, sustainable building science and engineering studies.
*If you enrol in the program in January, you are required to complete semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year in order to continue into semester 3 in the fall.
Your Field Education Options
Field experience combines classroom learning with hands-on work experience structured to meet specific curricular outcomes. This approach to education relies upon a three-way partnership: the student, the institution and industry. Success depends upon the co-operative efforts of each party. It forms the basis for students’ experiential learning which is achieved when the cycle of experience, reflection, and learning is completed. It is a mandatory component of the T105 Construction Engineering Technology program. Field experience positions can be paid or unpaid. Both fulfill the academic requirement as well as strengthen students’ resumes, positioning them more effectively for future employment.
The field experience requires students to accumulate 100 hours of construction industry-related experience over the course of their third and fourth semesters. The field experience is facilitated through the Angelo DelZotto (ADZ) School of Construction Management, via collaborative efforts from the academic supervisors, program coordinators and the chair.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates from this program enter the industry as entry-level construction managers leading to senior-level positions that can include:
- Project/construction managers
- Professional quantity surveyors
- Estimators
- Construction superintendents
- Home builders
- General contractors
- Subcontractors and building/home inspectors
- Government agencies
Graduates may even choose to start their own businesses.
Industry
According to the 2015 Build Force Canada report, 420,000 workers in the 34 core construction and trades occupations will be needed to replace existing workers and meet new labour market demand between now and 2024.
Construction is the engine that drives the GTA and Ontario economies. In 2019, the industry generated over 360,000 on-site and off-site jobs, paid more than $22 Billion in wages, and created almost $43 Billion in Ontario’s built environment. Nationally, the construction industry employs one out of every 14 working Canadians. However, there remains a shortage of educated and highly skilled workers in the sector.
With an expanding regional transit network stimulating re-development and growth and population and demographic shifts at the heart of a demand surge for housing, the GTA has the largest construction activity of any region in Canada. In fact, the City of Toronto continues to report the highest number of construction cranes of any city in North America.
Despite the recent pandemic challenges, the construction sector in Ontario remains strong lead by significant government investment and continued demand for housing.
School of Construction Management Program Advisory Committee (PAC) has an engaged committee with a good and broad representation from industry. Members contribute their ideas and opinions with respect to curriculum changes, industry trends, awards and scholarships, competitions, special events, work experience and mentoring for students, etc.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1025 | Surveying for Construction Technology |
| BLDG1042 | Construction Materials and Methods 1 |
| BLDG1126 | Print and Specifications Reading for Construction Technology 1 |
| BLDG1127 | Construction Management 1 - Introduction and Overview |
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| MATH1140 | Mathematics for Construction Technology 1 |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1073 | Construction Materials Laboratory |
| BLDG1077 | Construction Health and Safety |
| BLDG1128 | Autocad for Construction Technology |
| BLDG1129 | Construction Estimating 1 |
| BLDG1136 | Print and Specifications Reading for Construction Technology 2 |
| BLDG1145 | Construction Materials and Methods 2 |
| BLDG1165 | Introduction to Building Science |
| MATH1150 | Mathematics for Construction Technology 2 |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1076 | Building Code 1 |
| BLDG2019 | Construction Estimating 2 |
| BLDG2021 | Construction Management 2 - Planning and Scheduling |
| BLDG2061 | Statics |
| BLDG2090 | Principles of Construction Law |
| COMM1113 | Professional Communications for Building Technologies |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG2045 | Construction Management 3- Site Operations |
| BLDG2046 | Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (Mep) Systems |
| BLDG2065 | Mechanics of Materials 2 - Strength of Materials |
| BLDG2068 | Workplace Skills for Contruction Technology |
| BLDG2076 | Building Code 2 |
| BLDG3004 | Construction Pricing |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1078 | Revit for Construction Technology |
| BLDG3006 | Construction Management 4- Contract & Document Administration |
| BLDG3046 | Construction Budgeting and Bidding Practices |
| BLDG3048 | Structures 1 - Timber and Steel |
| BLDG3049 | Construction Financing |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG3019 | Construction Management 5 - Cost & Schedule Control |
| BLDG3058 | Structures 2 - Concrete |
| BLDG3060 | Applied Building Science |
| BLDG3076 | Construction Quality Practices |
| BLDG3077 | Sustainable Building Practices |
| BLDG3095 | Bim for Construction Managers |
| BLDG3096 | Construction Accounting |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$4,068.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2019. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2020 and at later dates.
International students: Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature Students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and Math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and Math.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Develop and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction engineering field.
- Comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
- Complete duties and assist in monitoring that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the construction engineering field.
- Promote and carry out sustainability practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
- Facilitate the collaboration and interaction among project stakeholders to support construction engineering projects.
- Collect, process, analyze and coordinate technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.
- Coordinate and facilitate the collecting, processing, interpreting and application of survey/geomatics and layout information to implement construction projects.
- Select and use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support the design and construction of projects.
- Analyze and solve technical problems related to the design and implementation of construction projects by applying engineering concepts, technical mathematics and building science.
- Schedule, coordinate and monitor the progression of construction projects by applying principles of construction project management.
- Prepare estimates of time, cost, quality and quantity, tenders and bids.
- Perform, coordinate and facilitate quality control testing and monitoring of equipment, materials and methods involved in the implementation and completion of construction projects.
- Apply teamwork, leadership, supervision and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete work on construction projects.
Contact Us
Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 4398.
Email: construction_eng@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., room E228.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
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