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CSTR 1022: Construction and Financing Fundamentals
Effective date
May 2025
Department
Bldg Mgr Residential
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Delve into the essentials of construction financing and project planning in this course. Learners will gain insights into funding processes, construction types, and the interpretation of project plans and schedules. Through interactive sessions and self-paced exercises, students will also explore site visit methodologies and analyze common construction contracts to understand their application to real-world projects.
Credits
N/A.0
Year of study
General Interest
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the process and timing for organizing construction financing, and the advantages and disadvantages of various funding sources and structures.
- Compare the most common building types to evaluate their advantages, disadvantages, and usage applications.
- Report on the key features in construction plans and drawings.
- Outline the process for conducting site visits, to accurately report construction project progress at key stages.
- Describe the importance of a typical construction schedule for different building types.
- Examine the common construction contracts to determine suitability for a range of project types.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 14.5
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 7.5
Total Hours: 22
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 7.5
Total Hours: 22
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
'S' (Satisfactory) based on completion of required assessments as identified in the evaluation plan, and minimum 75% attendance*
Evaluation Plan
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Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
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Assignments |
Submission with quality |
Multiple assignments. [Required] These may involve tasks related to research, labelling, report completions, and schedule review. |
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Quizzes/Tests |
Completion |
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Participation |
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Discussions & activities |
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Attendance |
Refer to passing grade |
*To meet the minimum attendance requirement, student must keep their camera on during live, online sessions |
Course topics
- Loan Monitoring Process & Funding Fundamentals Financing Conditions (pre and post initial funding) Construction Technology Fundamentals Interpretation of Construction Drawings Site Visit Process Construction Schedules Fundamentals Construction Contract Fundamentals
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.