The Construction Engineering Technician program studies the characteristics of various building types with an appreciation for the latest energy and environmental technologies. The program also focuses on areas that include:
- interpretation of construction documents
- on-site building engineering and safety
- project costs (labour, materials and equipment)
- building codes and construction contracts
- site management practices
- construction surveying
- building materials
- construction graphics and detailing
Laboratory courses provide practical building layout surveys and quality control testing of various building materials. Students will also gain extensive computer experience, working with general business and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software and specialized construction management and estimating software.
