Building Engineering (Grad. Cert.)

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Degree

Graduate Certificate (Grad. Cert.)

Department

Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Faculty

Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science

Program type

Course-based

Primary campus

Sir George Williams (SGW)

Duration

1 year

Credits

16 credits

Start term

Fall, Winter, Summer

Program overview

The Graduate Certificate in Building Engineering is designed for practicing engineers who wish to specialize in one or more of the following sub-disciplines: Building Science, Building Envelope, Construction Management, Energy Efficiency, Building Environment, Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure and Facility Management. The program has 4 courses (16 credits) that can be completed in 2 semesters of part-time study. Students in the bachelor program whose academic records satisfy the requirements for good standing in the Master’s Program in Building Engineering may apply for transfer to the MEng or MASc program.

Program structure

Degree Requirements

Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 16 credits.

Please see the Engineering Courses page for course descriptions.

Building Engineering Graduate Certificate (16 credits)

credits of courses chosen from one of the following areas of concentration:

Building Science Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)
Construction Engineering and Management Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)
Energy Efficiency Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

Indoor Environment Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

Facility Management Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

credits chosen from the Building Engineering Graduate Certificate Electives list.

Notes:

-The program can be completed in one year. Students with high standing in their bachelor program and whose academic records satisfy the requirements for good standing in the Master’s Program in Building Engineering may apply for transfer to the Master’s program.

-Core courses for which credits have been credited to another certificate or program must be replaced by elective courses in the area of concentration or by other courses on special permission.

Building Science Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

• BLDG 6611 Building Science (4.00)

• BLDG 6621 Non-structural Building Materials (4.00)

• BLDG 6751 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation (4.00)

Building Envelope Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

• BLDG 6601 Building Enclosure (4.00)

• BLDG 6611 Building Science (4.00)

• BLDG 6661 Hygrothermal Performance of the Building Envelope (4.00)

Construction Management Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

• BLDG 6561 Building Economics I (4.00)

• BLDG 6571 Project Management (4.00)

• BLDG 6831 Construction Processes (4.00)

Energy Efficiency Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

• BLDG 6601 Building Enclosure (4.00)

• BLDG 6611 Building Science (4.00)

• BLDG 6661 Hygrothermal Performance of the Building Envelope (4.00)

Indoor Environment Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

• BLDG 6701 Building Environment (4.00)

• BLDG 6731 Building Illumination and Daylighting (4.00)

• BLDG 6751 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation (4.00)

Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

• BLDG 6831 Construction Processes (4.00)

• BLDG 6921 Trenchless Technology for Rehabilitation Works (4.00)

• CIVI 6931 Civil Infrastructure Rehabilitation (4.00)

Facility Management Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

• BLDG 6631 Fundamentals of Facility Management (4.00)

• BLDG 6561 Building Economics I (4.00)

• BLDG 6711 Mechanical Systems in Building (4.00)

Building Engineering Graduate Certificate Electives

Building Envelope Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

Building Science Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

Construction Management Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

Energy Efficiency Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

Indoor Environment Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

Facility Management Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

Building Envelope Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

• BLDG 6061 Structural Systems for Buildings (4.00)

• BLDG 6071 Wind Engineering and Building Aerodynamics (4.00)

• BLDG 6621 Non-structural Building Materials (4.00)

• BLDG 6731 Building Illumination and Daylighting (4.00)

• BLDG 6671 Diagnostics and Rehabilitation of Building Envelope (4.00)

Building Science Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

• BLDG 6651 Fire and Smoke Control in Buildings (4.00)

• BLDG 6721 Building Acoustics (4.00)

• BLDG 6731 Building Illumination and Daylighting (4.00)

• BLDG 7401 Dispersion of Building Exhaust (4.00)

• ENGR 6601 Principles of Solar Engineering (4.00)

• ENGR 6661 Solar Energy Materials Science (4.00)

Construction Management Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

• BLDG 6581 Decision Analysis (4.00)

• BLDG 6801 Construction Planning and Control (4.00)

• BLDG 6811 Labour and Industrial Relations in Construction (4.00)

• BLDG 6821 Legal Issues in Construction (4.00)

• BLDG 6851 Project Cost Estimating (4.00)

• BLDG 6861 Simulations and Design of Construction Operations (4.00)

Energy Efficiency Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

• BLDG 6611 Building Science (4.00)

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• BLDG 6741 HVAC Control Systems (4.00)

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• BLDG 6761 Intelligent Buildings (4.00)

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• BLDG 6781 Energy Management in Buildings (4.00)

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• BLDG 6951 Solar Building Modelling, Design and Operation (4.00)

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• ENGR 6601 Principles of Solar Engineering (4.00)

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• ENGR 6811 Energy Resources: Conventional and Renewable (4.00)

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Indoor Environment. Electives

• BLDG 6111 Fundamentals of Smart Buildings Operation (4.00)

• BLDG 6622 Durability of Building Materials and Components (4.00)

• BLDG 6661 Hygrothermal Performance of the Building Envelope (4.00)

• BLDG 6721 Building Acoustics (4.00)

• BLDG 6791 Thermal Building Simulation (4.00)

• ENGR 6601 Principles of Solar Engineering (4.00)

• CIVI 6601 Modelling in Building and Environmental Engineering (4.00)

Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

• BLDG 6801 Construction Planning and Control (4.00)

• BLDG 6581 Decision Analysis (4.00)

• CIVI 6101 Planning and Design of Bridges (4.00)

• MECH 6501 Advanced Materials (4.00)

Facility Management Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)

• BLDG 6581 Decision Analysis (4.00)

• BLDG 6701 Building Environment (4.00)

• BLDG 6741 HVAC Control Systems (4.00)

• BLDG 6751 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation (4.00)

• BLDG 6761 Intelligent Buildings (4.00)

• BLDG 6111 Fundamentals of Smart Buildings Operation (4.00)

• BLDG 6781 Energy Management in Buildings (4.00)

Consult the Graduate Calendar for the complete list of courses

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture or equivalent with an above-average standing.

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

See additional language requirements in the Graduate Calendar

Application process

Review these four steps before applying

Application deadlines

FALL

July 1 (Canadian resident)
March 1 (International)

WINTER

November 1 (Canadian resident)
July 1 (International)

SUMMER

March 1 (Canadian resident)
November 1 (International)

Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.

International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.

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Tuition & funding

Tuition and fees

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Awards and funding

Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. Course-based students may be eligible for a number of donor awards, and may consult with their department for program-specific opportunities.

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Department

Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Faculty

Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science

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Building Engineering (Grad. Cert.)

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