Building Engineering (BEng)

Imagine designing a building that can supply its own energy. As a building engineer, you will find creative solutions to reduce energy consumption, help combat global warming and improve quality of life. You’ll create synergy between the thermal, structural, acoustic and energy systems of a building by applying the principles of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering.

Our Building Engineering program is the only one of its kind in Canada. In state-of-the-art labs designed for understanding building science, acoustics and lighting, engineering materials and solar energy, you’ll get practical experience with the tools and equipment you will use in the field. Through labs, lectures and projects, you’ll also:

• Study the life cycle of enclosed built facilities (conception, planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation)
• Study the properties of building materials and building systems
• Study HVAC systems, energy efficiency, thermal comfort and indoor air quality
  
• Analyze a building’s structural properties and requirements

Our program is accredited by the Engineers Canada and you’ll graduate eligible to become a registered professional engineer.

A Bachelor of Engineering degree takes a minimum of four years (119 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.

Program options

The program in Building Engineering consists of the Engineering Core, the Building Engineering Core, and one of the options listed below.

• Building Energy and Environment
• Building Structures and Construction

Courses

The curriculum consists of the Building Engineering core and electives.

Course sequences

• Design a multi-storey commercial building, including site analysis, and the preparation of floor plans
• Conduct an energy audit of an existing house
• Design an atrium or solarium

The Co-op program gives you the chance to complete paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks. As a Co-op student, you will work for engineering firms where you may:

• Produce AutoCAD drawings
• Prepare plans for electrical and ventilation systems
• Conduct energy audits of existing buildings
• Visit project sites to monitor progress
• Conduct building inspections

Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements

• Quebec CEGEP: 24 overall, 23 math, 23 physics
  • Admission is based on applicants’ overall, math and physics CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: CHEM 101 or 202-NYA; MATH 103 or 201-NYA and 203 or 201-NYB and 105 or 201-NYC; PHYS 101 or 203 NYA and 201 or 203 NYB.
  • Students completing a three-year technical DEC may also be eligible for admission
    Eligible technical DECs include 221.B0, 221.A0 or 221.C0
    • Advanced standing may be possible
    • Overall R score of 24 and if taken, 23 in math, 23 in physics
  • Additional information for CEGEP applicants
• High school: B- overall, B- in math, B- in physics
  • One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent
  • Grade 12 or university-preparatory physics
  • Canadian curricula course requirements
  • Accepted international qualifications
  • ACT or SAT is not required
  • AP exams are not required but may qualify you for advanced standing
• Indigenous Bridging Program: First Nations, Inuit and Métis students who do not meet Concordia’s conventional admission requirements may be eligible for admission through the Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 27 overall, 4 HL or SL math, 4 HL or SL physics
  • Accepted math: Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches SL or HL
  • Math or physics course must be HL
• Baccalauréat français: 12 overall, 12 in math, 12 in science
  • Required courses:
    • Première: Spécialité mathématiques and Spécialité physique-chimie
    • Terminale: Spécialité mathématiques (also accepted, Spécialité Physique-Chimie and Mathématiques Complémentaires)
  • Additional information for Baccalauréat français applicants
• British system of education (GCE):
  • A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD, C in math, C in physics or
  • AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
  • BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
  • Students without math or physics A-levels may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
  • Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
• University transfer (internal): 2.5 overall, 2.5 in math/physics, 2.0 in courses offered by GCS
  • At least two of the following (or equivalent): MATH 203, 204, 205
  • PHYS 204 or 205 (or equivalent)
• University transfer (external): B- overall, B- in math, B- in physics
  • Courses in the disciplines of Calculus, Chemistry and Physics

Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.

Building Engineering alumni have established careers in firms that specialize in the design, analysis, operation, construction, and management of a wide range of residential, commercial, and industrial building projects. Some graduates have been hired by:

• INSPEC-SOL
• Siemens
• AECOM
• Peter Kiewit Sons Inc.