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Level 1
Course details
Construction Materials and Methods I
ARCH71120
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Building Sciences
ARCH72010
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Computer Concepts I
COMP71180
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Introduction to Construction Management
CONS71000
This course will serve as an introduction to the program themes of sustainable design, building systems, construction technology, construction economics and finance construction management of building and infrastructure projects. The course also introduces students to different career paths and various professional designations. The introduction of these fundamental concepts will allow for their application early in the program and provide a foundation for more in-depth and advanced concepts to be explored at later levels.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Project I: Light Residential Design & Construction
DSGN71030
This is the first in a series of eight courses that provides the opportunity to integrate, apply and build upon the knowledge and skills acquired during course work to projects. The focus of the course is the design process and the methodical approach that can be utilized to develop a building or space. The course utilizes project development and case studies to introduce the graphic language of architecture including communication through drafted drawings, sketches and diagrams. Projects will include case studies, a review of the design process for a specific building and a final project. In the final project the student will work through the preliminary stages of the design process and develop a design scheme for a for single family house and explore construction techniques utilized. The students will also be required to make oral and visual presentations of the projects.
- Hours: 98
- Credits: 7
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Academic Communications
ENGL71000
This course is intended to develop the communication skills required in academic studies, which will translate into useful writing and presentation skills in Canada’s increasingly intercultural professional and technical domains. Students will practice planning, drafting, and revising documents. The complex process of researching, creating, and revising arguments will encourage critical thinking, grammatical writing, and appropriate citation skills. Correct formatting of research papers and effective oral presentation skills will be emphasized.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Foundation Module (Architecture)
FND71055
The Foundation Module is a 2-week preparatory session designed to provide students with the required fundamental skills to be successful within the Architecture-Project and Facility Management degree program. This module will provide the student with their first exposure to Project Based Learning, and serve as preparation for this alternative approach to learning which forms the basis of the program's structure. In addition to refreshing their knowledge base in a variety of aspects of the program's curriculum, students will develop and apply skills in graphic communication, teamwork and verbal presentation through the completion of a program project.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Group Dynamics
SOC71500
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Human Health, Ergonomics, Environment and Safety
ARCH71010
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Construction Materials and Methods II
ARCH71130
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ARCH71120
- CoRequisites:
Code I
ARCH71150
This course provides an introduction to the regulatory, prescriptive and objective based aspects of design and construction. Standards, Codes and Regulations will be explored in relation to their intended purpose. The importance of these documents will be demonstrated through an examination of their historic development. The appropriate application of these documents will be demonstrated through a review of actual projects done in the studio. Specific design and construction problems will be presented for review and resolution utilizing the appropriate standards, codes and/or regulations.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Computer Concepts II - CAD & BIM
COMP71195
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: COMP71180 OR COMP71185
- CoRequisites:
HVAC and Fire Protection
DSGN71010
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Project II: Commercial Building Design & Construction
DSGN71040
The course will lead the student through the process of design, problem solving, presentation and management of the design process through the development of light commercial building. Student will work and develop a comprehensive proposal covering issues related to space planning, code, building systems design, and material use, construction methods and sustainability, project budget. The final project will include detailed plans, sections and elevations, and a model. Other course work in the term will act as resources for the projects. The student makes a formal presentation of the term project to a jury.
- Hours: 98
- Credits: 7
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN71030
- CoRequisites:
Level 3
Course details
Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR71050
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Cost Estimating I
CONS72010
This course covers fundamentals of blueprint reading, specifications, master format divisions and material takeoff. The takeoff methods of materials will be demonstrated using residential and commercial buildings.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Soils and Foundations
CONS72020
The course covers physical properties of soils, soil compaction, weight-volume and soil classifications. It reviews building foundation types, construction methods and technology used in site investigation and preparation, excavation, dewatering, excavation supports, shallow and deep foundations.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Building Code and Regulations
CONS72040
This course covers the required information from the Ontario Building Code including concepts of health and safety. The course is designed to develop an ability of critical review of this part to be applied to in projects specifically with respect to preparation of working documents including specifications.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Structural Systems
DSGN72030
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Project III: Interior Renovation Planning & Construction
DSGN72280
The course builds upon knowledge learned in project I & project II. Students learn a thorough investigation of interior space and programming and present design solutions for primarily residential building. It reviews planning, budgeting and management of interior renovation for single family dwellings and multi-tenant residential buildings.
- Hours: 112
- Credits: 8
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN71040
- CoRequisites:
Construction Surveying
SURV72000
This course introduces the student to land surveying as it applies to the building construction industry. Student teams learn to use surveying instruments: level, theodolite, total station. Teams record this data then take this information and produce drawings of profiles, contours and boundary surveys. The Total Station surveying and its integration with AutoCAD is introduced.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 4
Course details
Construction Technology
CONS71010
The course covers construction materials, equipment and methods used in residential and low-rise commercial buildings. It analyses existing construction technologies and practices used in site services, foundations, structural frames, exterior envelope, roofing electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building automation system. The course will have regular site visits in order students to observe and see the different construction technology used in the industry.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Cost Estimating II
CONS72030
This course provides students with the principles and methods in preparation of unit costs for materials, labour and equipment and preparation of total tender price. Topics covered include: methods of approximate estimating, the cost of resources, contract clauses and their effect on estimate, the calculation of unit rates and total project cost, contractual arrangements and documentation, bid preparation and closing.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: CONS72010
- CoRequisites:
Project IV: Subdivision Analysis and Development
DSGN72290
The course provides planning & management of land development process. Topics covered: market analysis, financing development project, site selection, site analysis, environmental regulations, site plan regulations, building code, zoning and rezoning process, developing master plan concept, storm water management, residential streets, selecting and designing housing types, estimating construction cost. In this project-based learning, students in a team environment will develop brownfield for subdivision, select building type and produce design solution.
- Hours: 112
- Credits: 8
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN72280
- CoRequisites:
Business Economics
FIN72050
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
History of Advanced Structures
HIST74100
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 5
Course details
Co-op Work Term I (B Applied Tech Construction Mgt)
COOP72110
The co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience within a construction management environment. Students will be provided an opportunity to build skills (physical and procedural skills including accuracy, precision, and efficiency); assist in the acquisition of knowledge in and application of knowledge gained in the academic setting (concepts and terminology in a discipline or field of study); develop critical, creative, and dialogical thinking (improved thinking and reasoning processes); cultivate problem solving and decision-making abilities (mental strategies for finding solutions and making choices); explore attitudes, feelings, and perspectives (awareness of attitudes, biases, and other perspectives, ability to collaborate); practice professional judgment (sound judgment and appropriate professional action in complex, context-dependent situations); and reflect on experience (self- discovery and personal growth from real-world experience).
- Hours: 420
- Credits: 14
- Pre-Requisites: CEPR71050
- CoRequisites:
Level 6
Course details
Development Economics
ARCH73120
This course primarily is concerned with the property development, investment, and finances. Topics covered are development processes, site analysis and selection, market studies, estimating development cost, loan repayment methods, developing integrated financial cash flow, land development, build and sell, lease, buy or build analysis, project economics during construction, financial modelling using MS Excel, risk analysis. The course also reviews the different types of project finance and delivery methods.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Construction Planning and Scheduling
ARCH73130
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Construction Automation
CONS73010
The course covers construction materials, equipment and methods used in midrise and high-rise residential, commercial and institutional buildings. It analyses existing construction technologies and practices used in site services, foundations, structural frames, exterior envelope, roofing, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building automation system. The course draws the learner attention to emerging construction methods including modular & offsite construction, 3-D printing technology, sustainability etc. The course will have regular site visits in order students to observe and see the different construction technology used in the industry.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: CONS71010
- CoRequisites:
Building Plumbing, Lighting & Electrical Systems
DSGN72025
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN71010
- CoRequisites:
Project V: Adaptive Reuse, Design and Renovation
DSGN73170
Through this studio the student will explore the issues related to the retrofit of an existing building to accommodate a new occupancy and identify the various roles of the professional team in the renovation industry. The student will develop a comprehensive proposal for the reuse of an existing facility of approximately 30,000 sq ft (3,000 sq m). Using Part 11 of the Ontario Building Code and within given parameters, the student will develop two-dimensional and three-dimensional presentation documents. The stages of development of the studio projects will include the development of a feasibility study for the proposal. The final oral and visual presentation will be made to a jury. This course serves to have the student integrate knowledge from previous courses with various aspects of the built environment industry to form a complete building design. Lectures and tutorials support the student's design work. The student will demonstrate awareness of the complex and varied issues associated with the re-habitation and change of use of facilities. The student's work will reflect an awareness of the long term use and sustainability of the facility – from renovation through to move-in and then the day-to-day operations and maintenance for the occupants. Work will include investigation of current contextual considerations; validation of documents for the site and building; feasibility studies for alternate uses for the building; assessment of existing building systems and options for their continued use or alternatives; creation of safe, healthy, and productive interior environments; compliance with applicable codes; cost estimates and schedule of work for the proposed change of use and long-term operation. All work must meet current building code requirements.
- Hours: 112
- Credits: 8
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN72290
- CoRequisites:
Understanding Research
RSCH73000
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 7
Course details
Co-op Work Term II (B Applied Tech Construction Mgt)
COOP73170
The co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience within a construction management environment. Students will be provided an opportunity to build skills (physical and procedural skills including accuracy, precision, and efficiency); assist in the acquisition of knowledge in and application of knowledge gained in the academic setting (concepts and terminology in a discipline or field of study); develop critical, creative, and dialogical thinking (improved thinking and reasoning processes); cultivate problem solving and decision-making abilities (mental strategies for finding solutions and making choices); explore attitudes, feelings, and perspectives (awareness of attitudes, biases, and other perspectives, ability to collaborate); practice professional judgment (sound judgment and appropriate professional action in complex, context-dependent situations); and reflect on experience (self- discovery and personal growth from real-world experience).
- Hours: 420
- Credits: 14
- Pre-Requisites: CEPR71050
- CoRequisites:
Level 8
Course details
Financial and Managerial Accounting
ACCT74100
Today’s technology employees need financial management skills to make decisions and manage projects within an organization. This introductory course for non-accounting students covers aspects of both financial accounting and management accounting. Students will be able to apply concepts of financial accounting to both personal and business situations, including the preparation and use of basic financial statements. Management accounting topics will allow the students to understand cost behaviour and its use in decision-making, evaluate capital investments, and prepare operating budgets.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Project Leadership
ARCH73080
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Heavy Construction Equipment and Methods
CONS73020
The course deals with building and highway heavy construction equipment and methods, topics include: equipment economics, equipment acquisition methods, design and simulation of construction operations, safety and management of equipment, fundamentals of earth moving materials, excavating equipment, loading and hauling equipment, compacting equipment, drilling & blasting equipment, pile and pile driving equipment, compressed air, concrete production, cranes, equipment for pumping water, belt conveyors, tunnelling equipment.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Project VI: Facility & Infrastructure Planning & Management
DSGN73180
The first part of the course introduces students to fundamentals of facility planning & management. Topics include strategic facility planning, space planning and management, laws and regulations regarding human environmental factors, economic factors, building performance assessment and management, emergency management of building, sustainability. The second part of the course introduces students to different types of infrastructure projects, financing methods and public private partnerships, infrastructure project management, economic analysis of maintenance and rehabilitation project, life cycle cost analysis for upgrading or replacing asset will be discussed.
- Hours: 112
- Credits: 8
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN73170
- CoRequisites:
Construction Health & Safety Management
OHS73010
The course deals with building and highway heavy construction equipment and methods, topics include: equipment economics, equipment acquisition methods, design and simulation of construction operations, safety and management of equipment, fundamentals of earth moving materials, excavating equipment, loading and hauling equipment, compacting equipment, drilling & blasting equipment, pile and pile driving equipment, compressed air, concrete production, cranes, equipment for pumping water, belt conveyors, tunnelling equipment.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Applied Statistics
STAT73100
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: NURS72050 OR RSCH73000
- CoRequisites:
Level 9
Course details
Co-op Work Term II (B Applied Tech Construction Mgt)
COOP74190
The co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience within a construction management environment. Students will be provided an opportunity to build skills (physical and procedural skills including accuracy, precision, and efficiency); assist in the acquisition of knowledge in and application of knowledge gained in the academic setting (concepts and terminology in a discipline or field of study); develop critical, creative, and dialogical thinking (improved thinking and reasoning processes); cultivate problem solving and decision-making abilities (mental strategies for finding solutions and making choices); explore attitudes, feelings, and perspectives (awareness of attitudes, biases, and other perspectives, ability to collaborate); practice professional judgment (sound judgment and appropriate professional action in complex, context-dependent situations); and reflect on experience (self- discovery and personal growth from real-world experience).
- Hours: 420
- Credits: 14
- Pre-Requisites: CEPR71050
- CoRequisites:
Level 10
Course details
Construction Quality Management
ARCH74110
The main purpose of the course is to guide students through the project quality management processes. Topics include: quality planning, quality assurance, quality control, continuous quality improvement and integration of quality activities into project life cycle, tools and techniques of data collection, data analysis, statistical concepts and techniques in quality control. The course also covers common quality standards, including ISO 9000 series, and other tools of modern quality management.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Construction Risk Management
ARCH74120
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Cost Estimating and Bidding Procedures
CONS74000
The course builds upon the knowledge learned in estimating I & II. It reviews bidding procedures, bidding strategy, bid no bid decisions, bid closing, bonding, insurance, overhead and markup. In a team and in competition with each other students prepare detailed bid estimate and submit a competitive bid for a medium sized construction project. students will be introduced to current and emerging web & cloud based tools and techniques on managing construction projects such E-bidding, online contract administration, correspondence, drawings, documentation and submit detailed bid estimate using ProcoreR software.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: CONS72030
- CoRequisites:
Building Information Modeling Application in Construction Management
CONS74010
In this course the student will be introduced to the concept of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in terms of its use when managing construction projects and will use BIM software to create a 3-dimensional Model. The student will use the model to create construction documents, collaborate with project stakeholders, perform clash detections and create virtual construction models by linking the construction estimate and schedule to the BIM model in order to optimize the construction process.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: COMP71195
- CoRequisites:
Capstone Project I - Feasibility to Pre-Construction Phase
DSGN74110
This course is designed as a capstone project to enable students to apply and synthesize the material learned in other courses. Working in a team, students will select a project, submit a project proposal and prepare a detailed project report and present their finding in a professional jury setting to external and internal examiners. In this course students assume consultant's role and prepare detailed market, technical and financial analysis, site selection and site feasibility study, project design, preliminary cost estimate, bid document, bid invitation and simulated bid award. Students individually and collectively will provide complete integration and synthesis of their actions and present them in a professional jury setting to external and internal examiners.
- Hours: 112
- Credits: 8
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN73170
- CoRequisites:
Law and Ethics
LAW74900
Professionals in Canadian society are expected to perform their duties lawfully and ethically. Students will gain a working knowledge of the principles and practices of the Canadian legal system and professional liability. General principles and concepts of tort and contract law and the law of intellectual property are covered. This course will familiarize students with the bases of ethical theory and assist them in the development of a critical process for making ethical decisions. Provincial Acts providing for self-governance by professions will be examined.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 11
Course details
Construction Procurement and Contract Administration
CONS74020
The first part of the course examines construction procurement processes and administration. Topics include construction contracting methods, contractual relationship, types of contract, risk related to different contract type, request for proposal (RFP), bid invitation, bid evaluation, contract negotiation and award, contract administration. The second part of the course reviews the practical application of contract law basics related to construction. Topics include contract law, contract changes, payment delays and claims, surety bonds; warranty, construction insurance; construction liens, labour law and union contract, construction dispute resolution.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Construction Jobsite Management
CONS74030
The course covers construction job site management from a contractor's point view. It introduces students to duties and responsibilities handled by construction superintendent, construction engineer throughout the project progress from start to closeout. Topics covered: site team roles, field office mobilization and administration, construction documents on the jobsite, and record keeping at the jobsite, jobsite layout and control, meeting, negotiations and dispute resolution, jobsite labour relations and control, managing time and materials, jobsite equipment use, operation, and maintenance, personnel and safety management, sustainable construction practices, changes and claims, progress payments, and project closeout. The course will have regular site visits (every three weeks) in order for the students to observe and see jobsite management in practice.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Sustainable Construction
CONS74040
The course is designed to provide students the principles, philosophy, tools of lean design and construction, value engineering and sustainable construction practice. Students will learn how to reduce waste, minimize defects and rework and eliminate non-value-added activities. Furthermore, the students will be introduced to techniques, concepts and principles of value engineering and sustainable construction practice.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Capstone Project II - Construction to Commissioning Phase
DSGN74120
This course builds upon the works carried out in capstone project I. Working in a team, students assume a contractor’s role and prepare detailed quantity takeoff, cost estimate, site layout, project schedule, resource plan, risk plan, quality plan, procurement plan, construction health and safety plan, communication plan, stakeholder plan. The project type will engage all the lessons learned in the course of study, including co-op. Students will perform complete integration and synthesis of their actions and present them in a professional jury setting to external and internal examiners. Interim written reports and group presentations will be required.
- Hours: 112
- Credits: 8
- Pre-Requisites: DSGN74110
- CoRequisites:
Applied Environmental Law and Sustainability
ENVR74050
The first part of the course introduces selected laws concerning environmental protection and environmental sustainability. Key statutes, regulations and policies that relate to environmental management and sustainability in Ontario are examined in the context of industrial/commercial facilities, brownfields, and new urban developments. The course reviews the relevance of environmental legislation as it relates to issues such as air and waste quality, hazardous waste management, site assessment and cleanup, emergency planning, spills, transportation of dangerous goods, noise, vibration and efficient energy use. The second part of the course deals with environmental issues as pollution, waste management and energy efficiency, climate change environmental governance, corporate environmental sustainability. Case studies and guest speakers will be used to demonstrate the application of environmental legislation and environmental sustainability. Case studies and guest speakers will be used to demonstrate the application of environmental legislation and environmental sustainability.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
- Recognize, value, and respect cultural diversity in global, societal, economic, and environmental contexts.
- Conduct feasibility studies for development projects and form recommendations regarding a project's viability.
- Evaluate and apply construction methods and theories, materials, specifications, and costing in design and construction to facilitate project planning and delivery according to project requirements.
- Apply concepts specific to building systems including structural, heating ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical and automation, in order to work effectively with appropriate stakeholders to creatively implement and coordinate these systems in design and construction.
- Evaluate and select environmentally sustainable alternatives for design and construction.
- Create schedules, cost estimates and issue tenders and bids for construction projects to ensure project success and timely completion.
- Analyze and manage project quality assurance and risk to mitigate their impacts and improve processes meeting project specifications and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Adhere to professional, ethical and legal codes of practice and comply with industry, labour and environmental legislation.
- Integrate the principles of business, architecture, construction methods and engineering science to cope with and solve the multiple and complex problems and challenges of managing new and existing facilities, renovation and occupancy changes.
- Use appropriate technologies and applications to enhance work performance and support functions, processes and communications.
- Communicate effectively and persuasively through oral, graphic, print and computer media in the preparation of reports, specifications, presentations and working documents.
- Apply principles of leadership and interpersonal skills to build, maintain and lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and activate plans for lifelong learning and professional development, and to maintain technological currency.