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Residential Construction Management
(Postgraduate) (T408)
Program Details
- Program Code: T408
- Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- Duration: 1 semester
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: September
- Domestic Tuition: $4,027.00 *
- Fall 2026 Delivery: Co-op
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Suspended | Not Available |
| Winter 2027 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Spring 2027 | Open | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Program Overview
In the Residential Construction Management postgraduate certificate program, you’ll develop specialized skills employers value: procurement, quality control and defects prevention. Class and lab work are project-based to replicate on-site construction and expose you to industry practices.
Note: You may be eligible for a partial tuition scholarship sponsored by RESCON.
Full Description
In collaboration with the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON), the Residential Construction Management graduate certificate program is open to domestic graduates of advanced three-year diplomas in Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology and Building Renovation Technology. In this program, you’ll broaden your existing skills for working on low-rise and high-rise residential construction projects. You’ll gain experience in estimating, scheduling and controlling costs of residential construction projects, while also ensuring compliance with health and safety laws and regulations.
Through project-based coursework and hands-on labs, you’ll simulate on-site construction scenarios, gaining extensive exposure to the latest industry practices and procedures. This experiential approach will set you up to meet the demands of the field.
Key features of the program:
- Limited class sizes provide increased access to lab facilities, site visits and instructor interaction.
- A four-month field placement arranged by RESCON provides you with real-life opportunities to practice skills learned in the first semester.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
The Residential Construction Management postgraduate program was developed in response to industry demand for graduates with exposure to the residential sector, supported by endowment from RESCON. Together, George Brown and RESCON have created a co-operative education program specifically focused on the needs of the residential sector (both low-rise and high-rise). This partnership allows students to complete a four-month intensive semester at the Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies, followed by a four-month field placement at a RESCON member firm. The program has been successfully preparing graduates with on-the-job experience in the residential sector since its launch in 2013.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG4011 | Quality Control & Defect Prevention |
| BLDG4012 | Home Design & Value Engineering |
| BLDG4013 | Purchasing and Bid Processes |
| BLDG4014 | Residential Construction Project Management |
| BLDG4015 | High-Rise Residential Construction |
Co-Op Placement
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1080 | Field Placement (4 months) from September to December |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Assess requirements for construction industry business planning and management.
- Formulate strategies for human resource planning and management.
- Analyze and explain the fundamentals of building codes and legal issues including contract law.
- Assess safe work practices including risk analysis and risk management theory, assisting in the formulation of options on the basis of specific project/operational requirements.
- Produce, analyze and present data in graphic, oral and written formats to communicate residential construction project information effectively and accurately.
- Estimate, schedule and control costs of residential construction proficiently, in accordance with best practices in construction management.
- Coordinate time, cost and quantity for the successful completion of work for residential construction projects.
- Select and use appropriate electronic technology to support residential construction projects.
- Formulate the principles and practice of team-building in an interdisciplinary setting, and integrate negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Analyze technical problems and integrate the knowledge of mechanical, structural and finish components of buildings in a residential project.
- Evaluate technical and historic construction field information for use on bidding on and planning residential construction projects.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$4,027.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2025. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2026 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2026. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
- two-year diploma or three-year advanced diploma in Construction Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering Technology or Building Renovation Technology*
- minimum program GPA of 2.7
- department interview (resumé required).
- space is limited
* Main criteria to determine equivalency will be based on gained knowledge of the following:
- wood-frame construction details and principles
- Canadian construction industry standards, procedures, protocols and codes
- Canadian estimating and bidding practices
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the college level in the George Brown Polytechnic English assessment to be considered for admission.
Please visit English Proficiency for more details.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Contact Us
Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 6297
Email: construction_mgmt@georgebrown.ca
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 Polytechnic classroom.
Program Description
Program Overview
In the Residential Construction Management postgraduate certificate program, you’ll develop specialized skills employers value: procurement, quality control and defects prevention. Class and lab work are project-based to replicate on-site construction and expose you to industry practices.
Note: You may be eligible for a partial tuition scholarship sponsored by RESCON.
Full Description
In collaboration with the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON), the Residential Construction Management graduate certificate program is open to domestic graduates of advanced three-year diplomas in Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology and Building Renovation Technology. In this program, you’ll broaden your existing skills for working on low-rise and high-rise residential construction projects. You’ll gain experience in estimating, scheduling and controlling costs of residential construction projects, while also ensuring compliance with health and safety laws and regulations.
Through project-based coursework and hands-on labs, you’ll simulate on-site construction scenarios, gaining extensive exposure to the latest industry practices and procedures. This experiential approach will set you up to meet the demands of the field.
Key features of the program:
- Limited class sizes provide increased access to lab facilities, site visits and instructor interaction.
- A four-month field placement arranged by RESCON provides you with real-life opportunities to practice skills learned in the first semester.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
The Residential Construction Management postgraduate program was developed in response to industry demand for graduates with exposure to the residential sector, supported by endowment from RESCON. Together, George Brown and RESCON have created a co-operative education program specifically focused on the needs of the residential sector (both low-rise and high-rise). This partnership allows students to complete a four-month intensive semester at the Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies, followed by a four-month field placement at a RESCON member firm. The program has been successfully preparing graduates with on-the-job experience in the residential sector since its launch in 2013.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG4011 | Quality Control & Defect Prevention |
| BLDG4012 | Home Design & Value Engineering |
| BLDG4013 | Purchasing and Bid Processes |
| BLDG4014 | Residential Construction Project Management |
| BLDG4015 | High-Rise Residential Construction |
Co-Op Placement
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1080 | Field Placement (4 months) from September to December |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$4,027.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2025. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2026 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2026. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
- two-year diploma or three-year advanced diploma in Construction Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering Technology or Building Renovation Technology*
- minimum program GPA of 2.7
- department interview (resumé required).
- space is limited
* Main criteria to determine equivalency will be based on gained knowledge of the following:
- wood-frame construction details and principles
- Canadian construction industry standards, procedures, protocols and codes
- Canadian estimating and bidding practices
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the college level in the George Brown Polytechnic English assessment to be considered for admission.
Please visit English Proficiency for more details.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Assess requirements for construction industry business planning and management.
- Formulate strategies for human resource planning and management.
- Analyze and explain the fundamentals of building codes and legal issues including contract law.
- Assess safe work practices including risk analysis and risk management theory, assisting in the formulation of options on the basis of specific project/operational requirements.
- Produce, analyze and present data in graphic, oral and written formats to communicate residential construction project information effectively and accurately.
- Estimate, schedule and control costs of residential construction proficiently, in accordance with best practices in construction management.
- Coordinate time, cost and quantity for the successful completion of work for residential construction projects.
- Select and use appropriate electronic technology to support residential construction projects.
- Formulate the principles and practice of team-building in an interdisciplinary setting, and integrate negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Analyze technical problems and integrate the knowledge of mechanical, structural and finish components of buildings in a residential project.
- Evaluate technical and historic construction field information for use on bidding on and planning residential construction projects.
Contact Us
Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 6297
Email: construction_mgmt@georgebrown.ca
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 Polytechnic classroom.
Visit Casa Loma Campus
Book campus tourVisit Casa Loma Campus
Our Virtual Tour showcases the following areas:
- Campus Facilities
- Student Services
- Applied Learning Environments
- Labs & Classrooms
Residential Construction Management
(Postgraduate) (T408)
Program Details
- Program Code: T408
- Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- Duration: 2 semesters
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: May, September
- Domestic Tuition: $3,977.00 *
- Spring 2026 Delivery: Not Available
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Suspended | Not Available |
| Winter 2026 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Spring 2026 | Suspended | Not Available |
- Work-Integrated Learning:
Placement with a member firm of RESCON
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Program Overview
In the Residential Construction Management postgraduate certificate program, you’ll develop specialized skills employers value: procurement, quality control and defects prevention. Class and lab work are project-based to replicate on-site construction and expose you to industry practices.
Note: You may be eligible for a partial tuition scholarship sponsored by RESCON.
Full Description
In collaboration with the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON), the Residential Construction Management graduate certificate program is open to domestic graduates of advanced three-year diplomas in Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology and Building Renovation Technology. In this program, you’ll broaden your existing skills for working on low-rise and high-rise residential construction projects. You’ll gain experience in estimating, scheduling and controlling costs of residential construction projects, while also ensuring compliance with health and safety laws and regulations.
Through project-based coursework and hands-on labs, you’ll simulate on-site construction scenarios, gaining extensive exposure to the latest industry practices and procedures. This experiential approach will set you up to meet the demands of the field.
Key features of the program:
- Limited class sizes provide increased access to lab facilities, site visits and instructor interaction.
- A four-month field placement arranged by RESCON provides you with real-life opportunities to practice skills learned in the first semester.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
The Residential Construction Management postgraduate program was developed in response to industry demand for graduates with exposure to the residential sector, supported by endowment from RESCON. Together, George Brown and RESCON have created a co-operative education program specifically focused on the needs of the residential sector (both low-rise and high-rise). This partnership allows students to complete a four-month intensive semester at the Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies, followed by a four-month field placement at a RESCON member firm. The program has been successfully preparing graduates with on-the-job experience in the residential sector since its launch in 2013.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG4011 | Quality Control & Defect Prevention |
| BLDG4012 | Home Design & Value Engineering |
| BLDG4013 | Purchasing and Bid Processes |
| BLDG4014 | Residential Construction Project Management |
| BLDG4015 | High-Rise Residential Construction |
Co-Op Placement
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1080 | Field Placement (4 months) from September to December |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Assess requirements for construction industry business planning and management.
- Formulate strategies for human resource planning and management.
- Analyze and explain the fundamentals of building codes and legal issues including contract law.
- Assess safe work practices including risk analysis and risk management theory, assisting in the formulation of options on the basis of specific project/operational requirements.
- Produce, analyze and present data in graphic, oral and written formats to communicate residential construction project information effectively and accurately.
- Estimate, schedule and control costs of residential construction proficiently, in accordance with best practices in construction management.
- Coordinate time, cost and quantity for the successful completion of work for residential construction projects.
- Select and use appropriate electronic technology to support residential construction projects.
- Formulate the principles and practice of team-building in an interdisciplinary setting, and integrate negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Analyze technical problems and integrate the knowledge of mechanical, structural and finish components of buildings in a residential project.
- Evaluate technical and historic construction field information for use on bidding on and planning residential construction projects.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$3,977.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2025 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2025. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
- two-year diploma or three-year advanced diploma in Construction Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering Technology or Building Renovation Technology*
- minimum program GPA of 2.7
- department interview (resumé required).
- space is limited
* Main criteria to determine equivalency will be based on gained knowledge of the following:
- wood-frame construction details and principles
- Canadian construction industry standards, procedures, protocols and codes
- Canadian estimating and bidding practices
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the college level in the George Brown Polytechnic English assessment to be considered for admission.
Please visit English Proficiency for more details.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Contact Us
Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 6297
Email: construction_mgmt@georgebrown.ca
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 Polytechnic classroom.
Program Description
Program Overview
In the Residential Construction Management postgraduate certificate program, you’ll develop specialized skills employers value: procurement, quality control and defects prevention. Class and lab work are project-based to replicate on-site construction and expose you to industry practices.
Note: You may be eligible for a partial tuition scholarship sponsored by RESCON.
Full Description
In collaboration with the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON), the Residential Construction Management graduate certificate program is open to domestic graduates of advanced three-year diplomas in Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology and Building Renovation Technology. In this program, you’ll broaden your existing skills for working on low-rise and high-rise residential construction projects. You’ll gain experience in estimating, scheduling and controlling costs of residential construction projects, while also ensuring compliance with health and safety laws and regulations.
Through project-based coursework and hands-on labs, you’ll simulate on-site construction scenarios, gaining extensive exposure to the latest industry practices and procedures. This experiential approach will set you up to meet the demands of the field.
Key features of the program:
- Limited class sizes provide increased access to lab facilities, site visits and instructor interaction.
- A four-month field placement arranged by RESCON provides you with real-life opportunities to practice skills learned in the first semester.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
The Residential Construction Management postgraduate program was developed in response to industry demand for graduates with exposure to the residential sector, supported by endowment from RESCON. Together, George Brown and RESCON have created a co-operative education program specifically focused on the needs of the residential sector (both low-rise and high-rise). This partnership allows students to complete a four-month intensive semester at the Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies, followed by a four-month field placement at a RESCON member firm. The program has been successfully preparing graduates with on-the-job experience in the residential sector since its launch in 2013.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG4011 | Quality Control & Defect Prevention |
| BLDG4012 | Home Design & Value Engineering |
| BLDG4013 | Purchasing and Bid Processes |
| BLDG4014 | Residential Construction Project Management |
| BLDG4015 | High-Rise Residential Construction |
Co-Op Placement
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1080 | Field Placement (4 months) from September to December |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$3,977.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2025 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2025. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
- two-year diploma or three-year advanced diploma in Construction Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering Technology or Building Renovation Technology*
- minimum program GPA of 2.7
- department interview (resumé required).
- space is limited
* Main criteria to determine equivalency will be based on gained knowledge of the following:
- wood-frame construction details and principles
- Canadian construction industry standards, procedures, protocols and codes
- Canadian estimating and bidding practices
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the college level in the George Brown Polytechnic English assessment to be considered for admission.
Please visit English Proficiency for more details.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Assess requirements for construction industry business planning and management.
- Formulate strategies for human resource planning and management.
- Analyze and explain the fundamentals of building codes and legal issues including contract law.
- Assess safe work practices including risk analysis and risk management theory, assisting in the formulation of options on the basis of specific project/operational requirements.
- Produce, analyze and present data in graphic, oral and written formats to communicate residential construction project information effectively and accurately.
- Estimate, schedule and control costs of residential construction proficiently, in accordance with best practices in construction management.
- Coordinate time, cost and quantity for the successful completion of work for residential construction projects.
- Select and use appropriate electronic technology to support residential construction projects.
- Formulate the principles and practice of team-building in an interdisciplinary setting, and integrate negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Analyze technical problems and integrate the knowledge of mechanical, structural and finish components of buildings in a residential project.
- Evaluate technical and historic construction field information for use on bidding on and planning residential construction projects.
Contact Us
Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 6297
Email: construction_mgmt@georgebrown.ca
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 Polytechnic classroom.
Visit Casa Loma Campus
Book campus tourVisit Casa Loma Campus
Our Virtual Tour showcases the following areas:
- Campus Facilities
- Student Services
- Applied Learning Environments
- Labs & Classrooms