Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) Program (Bridging) (T318)
Program Description
Leadership Claims
Ontario’s first internationally accredited four-year degree program specializing in construction management.
Program Overview
The Honours Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management bridging program offers those with a three-year advanced diploma in Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Architecture Technology, Interior Design Technology or Building Renovation Technology to pursue a degree in the field.
You must complete all semester 4 courses successfully (i.e., achieve a grade of C- in all courses and a semester GPA=2.70) before registering for semester 5 of the Honours Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management program.
You will complete bridging courses as an intensive block during the spring/summer semesters (May to August).
Full Description
T318 – Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) is a degree completion pathway for graduates of an Ontario college advanced (three-year) diploma program in Construction Engineering Technology who wish to pursue a degree in Construction Management. As a student completing this pathway, you’re required to complete Year 3 and Year 4 of the program to receive your Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management.
The Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) four-year degree program combines theory, applied research, field study, and hands-on practical education. Recognizing that today’s successful construction manager needs both technical and managerial skills, we offer a blend of studies in construction engineering and technology with business and management methods.
Throughout the program, you’ll gain knowledge and skills to manage the functions and processes of construction projects from start to finish. You'll master construction-related technical disciplines and soft skills that are critical to completing projects on time and within budget. As a graduate, you'll receive the academic credential designation of Hons. B.Tech. (Construction Management).
The Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) program is recognized by the construction industry and is fully accredited by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS).
Graduates also qualify to obtain their Gold Seal Certification (GSC), offered by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) to become certified superintendents, forepeople, estimators, project managers, owner’s construction managers and safety practitioners.
Your Field Education Options
Field Experience
An integral component of the Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree program is a mandatory field experience semester offered in the spring/summer of the third year of the program. The field experience is jointly facilitated through the Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management and the Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies (CCET) Industry Liaison Office (ILO).
Students are required to complete a minimum of 450 hours of appropriate field experience or the equivalent of verifiable past field experience, in the field of construction management in order to fulfil the field experience requirement.
Students are allowed to complete the field experience through the following pathways:
Field Experience course: Students register in the Field Experience course (TCOP 1001), secure a field experience opportunity in a construction management-related role, obtain a minimum of 450 hours of relevant fieldwork experience or equivalent and pass the course.
Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR): Students who have prior field experience equivalent to the minimum requirement can seek to complete the Field Experience requirement of the program through the PLAR process.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
The Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree is well respected in the construction sector. Here's what sector leaders had to say about our program:
“The introduction of the Construction Management program at George Brown College is the next stage of development of professionalism in the construction industry. For the first time, the industry has its own degree-specific program which brings together the two most important elements identified by leading construction executives – the science of construction and the science of management.”
— Temple Harris, vice-chairman, Gillam Group
“In order to provide the necessary leadership, we need to staff our projects with construction professionals. Therefore, we believe the four-year degree program in Construction Management at George Brown College is an important component to ensure our continual requirement for construction professionals will be met.”
— Christopher Rick, PCL Constructors, Canada Inc.
“As the industry expands and continues to change, it is imperative that individuals overseeing and managing construction projects are properly trained in all facets of the business.”
— James Zippel, general manager, Electrical Service & Projects, Ainsworth
“It is a fact that the construction industry is the largest employer in the Greater Toronto Area. Producing future graduates who already have the necessary construction-specific skills as they start their careers will only help strengthen the long-term success of our industry.”
— Greg Kozicz, president, Alberici Constructors, Ltd.
“In our opinion, there continues to be a real need for improved and advanced education and training in the construction sector and an improved method of attracting and retaining the best and brightest of our future generations. We submit that this program is a significant step in the right direction toward achieving these goals and believe that successful graduates of an effective four-year degree program will help to raise the bar in terms of the knowledge and capabilities of companies involved in the construction industry.”
— Michael George, president, Trisura Insurance
“The urgency for a program of this nature is fuelled by the rapid change in our construction industry and the fact that it is becoming more technology-driven each day. Having graduates of such competency enter the industry with refined skills on both the technical and managerial aspects of construction will not only fill a void that currently exists, but bring immeasurable promise to the future of project managers, site superintendents and construction management in general.”
— Mike Van Volsen, operations manager, Access Suspended Platforms Inc.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Required Courses
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG 2081 | Structural Systems in Building Construction 1 |
| BLDG 2082 | Structural Systems in Building Construction 2 |
| BLDG 2204 | Commercial Construction Technology |
| Select One Liberal Studies Elective | |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG 2109 | Soils and Foundations |
| BLDG 2111 | Highrise Construction Technology |
| BLDG 2166 | Construction Graphics 2 |
| BLDG 3043 | Construction Health and Safety |
| BLDG 3045 | Heavy Construction 1 |
| BLDG 3055 | Work Preparation 1 |
| BSCI 3101 | Applications in Building Science |
| Select One Liberal Studies Elective | |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG 3167 | Construction Cost Control |
| BLDG 3168 | Capstone 1 – Bid Competition |
| BLDG 3169 | Work Term Preparation 2 |
| BLDG 3175 | Heavy Construction 2 |
| ECON 2005 | Macro and Micro Economics |
| Select Two Liberal Studies Elective | |
Summer Field Experience Semester
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| TCOP 1001 | Work Term (450 hours)* |
Semester 7
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG 3152 | Economics of Project Development |
| BLDG 3170 | Preconstruction Cost Planning |
| BLDG 3177 | Applications in Building Information Modeling (BIM) |
| BLDG 3178 | Decision Analysis and Critical Thinking |
| BLDG 4020 | Research Methods |
| MGMT 4050 | Construction Project Procurement 1 |
| MGMT 4055 | Construction Labour Relations and Human Resources |
| MGMT 4088 | Construction Business Management and Entrepreneurship |
Semester 8
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG 4021 | Construction Risk Management |
| BLDG 4050 | Sustainable Construction |
| BLDG 4150 | Capstone 2 – Industry Research |
| MGMT 4052 | Project Financial Monitoring |
| MGMT 4090 | Construction Project Procurement 2 |
| MGMT 4091 | Leadership and Ethics for Construction Managers |
**An additional field experience fee applies for the field experience semester.
The program is continuously reviewed and adjusted to meet the needs of the construction industry and therefore may be subject to change.
If you are a George Brown College student graduating with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher from the three-year Construction Engineering Technology program (T105), or you are graduating from a comparable program at another Ontario college, you may be eligible to enter this degree completion pathway to this program.
For more information, call 416-415-5000, ext. 6297, or email construction_degree@georgebrown.ca.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Use relevant media to communicate all manner of information related to a construction project.
- Analyze the past performance of construction projects to predict and improve the execution of future projects.
- Manage construction projects in a compliant, safe, ethical and sustainable manner.
- Apply management tools and techniques to execute construction projects on time and within budget.
- Recognize and value the diversity of opinions, processes and approaches in executing construction projects.
- Incorporate effective leadership strategies to develop high-functioning, multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and work groups.
- Apply the principles and practices of leadership development and human resources to manage and develop people in the construction industry.
- Analyze technical problems encountered in construction projects and develop appropriate solutions in accordance with the principles and practices of construction science and management.
- Apply business, accounting and financial principles and practices to effectively manage construction project costs.
- Apply the principles and practices of construction management in assessing the key performance indicators of construction projects.
- Evaluate potential risks impacting construction projects and devise appropriate risk-mitigation strategies.
- Create technical documents relevant to the design, procurement and execution of construction projects and manage documentation flow effectively.
- Behave in a fair, ethical and responsible manner consistent with professional codes of conduct, laws, policies and contracts.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2025 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2025. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
† Tuition fees for this program do NOT include the cost of the field experience.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Only graduates of an Ontario College Advanced (three-year) diploma in Construction Engineering technology will be considered for this program. GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
Special Requirements
Laptop and Internet Specifications
The Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management strongly recommends that students own or purchase a laptop and arrange for home Internet service with 25 to 40 Mbps and a ping time of 20–100 ms.
The laptop specifications should meet or exceed the following specifications:
- operating system: Windows 10 Home 64-bit English
- processor: 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-9750H (12MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 6 cores)
- memory (RAM): 16GB (2x8GB DDR4 2666MHz)
- disk space: 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive (Boot) + 1TB 5400 rpm 2.5" SATA Hard Drive (Storage)
- display card: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 6GB GDDR6
- connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, 2 x 2
- ports: 1x HDMI 2.0; 3x SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A including 1x with PowerShare; 1x 2-in-1 SD / MicroMedia Card slot; 1x Wedge lock slot
- screen size: minimum 15.6 inch FHD(1920 x 1080) 300nits IPS Anti-Glare LED backlit display with 144Hz refresh rate
- audio: 1 combo headphone / microphone jack
The purchase of a Mac laptop is not recommended because many of the programs do not run on the Mac platform operating system.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Contact Us
Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 6297
Email: construction_degree@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m.–4 p.m., room E228.
The Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies (CCET) Industry Liaison Office (ILO) hosts an open house typically in the autumn and spring. For more information visit Construction and Engineering Open House page.
For general information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Visit Our Campus
Do you have questions about this program or your career options? Join us for an on-campus information session. You'll have the opportunity to meet our friendly instructors and staff, ask questions and experience what it’s like to be in a George Brown College classroom.
Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) Program (Bridging) (T318)
Program Description
Leadership Claims
Ontario's first internationally accredited four-year degree program specializing in construction management.
Program Overview
The Honours Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management bridging program offers those with a three-year advanced diploma in Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Architecture Technology, Interior Design Technology, or Building Renovation Technology to pursue a degree in the field.
You must complete all semester 4 courses successfully (i.e., achieve a grade of C- in all courses and a semester GPA=2.70) before registering for semester 5 of the Honours Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management program.
You will complete bridging courses as an intensive block during the spring/summer semesters (May to August).
Full Description
T318 – Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) is a degree completion pathway for graduates of an Ontario college advanced (three-year) diploma program in Construction Engineering Technology who wish to pursue a degree in Construction Management. As a student completing this pathway, you're required to complete Year 3 and Year 4 of the program to receive your Bachelor's degree in Construction Management.
The Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) four-year degree program combines theory, applied research, field study, and hands-on practical education. Recognizing that today’s successful construction manager needs both technical and managerial skills, we offer a blend of studies in construction engineering and technology with business and management methods.
Throughout the program, you'll gain knowledge and skills to manage the functions and processes of construction projects from start to finish. You'll master construction-related technical disciplines and soft skills that are critical to completing projects on time and within budget. As a graduate, you'll receive the academic credential designation of Hons. B.Tech. (Construction Management).
The Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) program is recognized by the construction industry and is fully accredited by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS).
Graduates also qualify to obtain their Gold Seal Certification (GSC), offered by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) to become certified superintendents, forepeople, estimators, project managers, owner's construction managers, and safety practitioners.
Your Field Education Options
FIELD EXPERIENCE
An integral component of the Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree program is a mandatory field experience semester offered in the spring/summer of the third year of the program. The field experience is jointly facilitated through the Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management and the Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies (CCET) Industry Liaison Office (ILO).
Students are required to complete a minimum of 450 hours of appropriate field experience or the equivalent of verifiable past field experience, in the field of construction management in order to fulfil the field experience requirement.
Students are allowed to complete the field experience through the following pathways:
Field Experience course: Students register in the Field Experience course (TCOP 1001), secure a field experience opportunity in a construction management-related role, obtain a minimum of 450 hours of relevant fieldwork experience or equivalent and pass the course.
Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR): Students who have prior field experience equivalent to the minimum requirement can seek to complete the Field Experience requirement of the program through the PLAR process.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
The Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree is well respected in the construction sector. Here's what sector leaders had to say about our program:
"The introduction of the Construction Management program at George Brown College is the next stage of development of professionalism in the construction industry. For the first time, the industry has its own degree-specific program which brings together the two most important elements identified by leading construction executives – the science of construction and the science of management."
Temple Harris, vice-chairman, Gillam Group
"In order to provide the necessary leadership, we need to staff our projects with construction professionals. Therefore, we believe the four-year degree program in Construction Management at George Brown College is an important component to ensure our continual requirement for construction professionals will be met."
Christopher Rick, PCL Constructors, Canada Inc.
"As the industry expands and continues to change, it is imperative that individuals overseeing and managing construction projects are properly trained in all facets of the business."
James Zippel, general manager, Electrical Service & Projects, Ainsworth
"It is a fact that the construction industry is the largest employer in the Greater Toronto Area. Producing future graduates who already have the necessary construction-specific skills as they start their careers will only help strengthen the long-term success of our industry."
Greg Kozicz, president, Alberici Constructors, Ltd.
"In our opinion, there continues to be a real need for improved and advanced education and training in the construction sector and an improved method of attracting and retaining the best and brightest of our future generations. We submit that this program is a significant step in the right direction toward achieving these goals and believe that successful graduates of an effective four-year degree program will help to raise the bar in terms of the knowledge and capabilities of companies involved in the construction industry."
Michael George, president, Trisura Insurance
"The urgency for a program of this nature is fuelled by the rapid change in our construction industry and the fact that it is becoming more technology-driven each day. Having graduates of such competency enter the industry with refined skills on both the technical and managerial aspects of construction will not only fill a void that currently exists, but bring immeasurable promise to the future of project managers, site superintendents and construction management in general."
Mike Van Volsen, operations manager, Access Suspended Platforms Inc.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG 2081 | Structural Systems in Building Construction 1 |
| BLDG 2082 | Structural Systems in Building Construction 2 |
| BLDG 2204 | Commercial Construction Technology |
| Liberal Studies Elective (select one) | |
SEMESTER 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG 2109 | Soils and Foundations |
| BLDG 2111 | Highrise Construction Technology |
| BLDG 2166 | Construction Graphics 2 |
| BLDG 3043 | Construction Health and Safety |
| BLDG 3045 | Heavy Construction 1 |
| BLDG 3055 | Work Preparation 1 |
| BSCI 3101 | Applications in Building Science |
| Liberal Studies Elective (select one) | |
SEMESTER 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG 3167 | Construction Cost Control |
| BLDG 3168 | Capstone 1 – Bid Competition |
| BLDG 3169 | Work Term Preparation 2 |
| BLDG 3175 | Heavy Construction 2 |
| ECON 2005 | Macro and Micro Economics |
| Liberal Studies Elective (select two) | |
SUMMER FIELD EXPERIENCE SEMESTER
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| TCOP 1001 | Work Term (450 hours)* |
SEMESTER 7
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG 3152 | Economics of Project Development |
| BLDG 3170 | Preconstruction Cost Planning |
| BLDG 3177 | Applications in Building Information Modeling (BIM) |
| BLDG 3178 | Decision Analysis and Critical Thinking |
| BLDG 4020 | Research Methods |
| MGMT 4050 | Construction Project Procurement 1 |
| MGMT 4055 | Construction Labour Relations and Human Resources |
| MGMT 4088 | Construction Business Management and Entrepreneurship |
SEMESTER 8
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG 4021 | Construction Risk Management |
| BLDG 4050 | Sustainable Construction |
| BLDG 4150 | Capstone 2 – Industry Research |
| MGMT 4052 | Project Financial Monitoring |
| MGMT 4090 | Construction Project Procurement 2 |
| MGMT 4091 | Leadership and Ethics for Construction Managers |
**An additional field experience fee applies for the field experience semester.
The program is continuously reviewed and adjusted to meet the needs of the construction industry and therefore may be subject to change.
If you are a George Brown College student graduating with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher from the three-year Construction Engineering Technology program (T105), or you are graduating from a comparable program at another Ontario college, you may be eligible to enter this degree completion pathway to this program.
For more information, call 416-415-5000, ext. 6297, or email construction_degree@georgebrown.ca.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Use relevant media to communicate all manner of information related to a construction project.
- Analyze the past performance of construction projects to predict and improve the execution of future projects.
- Manage construction projects in a compliant, safe, ethical and sustainable manner.
- Apply management tools and techniques to execute construction projects on time and within budget.
- Recognize and value the diversity of opinions, processes and approaches in executing construction projects.
- Incorporate effective leadership strategies to develop high-functioning, multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and work groups.
- Apply the principles and practices of leadership development and human resources to manage and develop people in the construction industry.
- Analyze technical problems encountered in construction projects and develop appropriate solutions in accordance with the principles and practices of construction science and management.
- Apply business, accounting and financial principles and practices to effectively manage construction project costs.
- Apply the principles and practices of construction management in assessing the key performance indicators of construction projects.
- Evaluate potential risks impacting construction projects and devise appropriate risk-mitigation strategies.
- Create technical documents relevant to the design, procurement and execution of construction projects and manage documentation flow effectively.
- Behave in a fair, ethical and responsible manner consistent with professional codes of conduct, laws, policies and contracts.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
† Tuition fees for this program do NOT include the cost of the field experience.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Only graduates of an Ontario College Advanced (three-year) diploma in Construction Engineering technology will be considered for this program. GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
George Brown has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting May 7, 2018. George Brown will ensure that all students admitted to this program will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
Special Requirements
Laptop and Internet Specifications
The Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management strongly recommends that students own or purchase a laptop and arrange for home Internet service with 25 to 40 Mbps and a ping time of 20–100 ms.
The laptop specifications should meet or exceed the following specifications:
- operating system: Windows 10 Home 64-bit English
- processor: 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-9750H (12MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 6 cores)
- memory (RAM): 16GB (2x8GB DDR4 2666MHz)
- disk space: 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive (Boot) + 1TB 5400 rpm 2.5" SATA Hard Drive (Storage)
- display card: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 6GB GDDR6
- connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, 2 x 2
- ports: 1x HDMI 2.0; 3x SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A including 1x with PowerShare; 1x 2-in-1 SD / MicroMedia Card slot; 1x Wedge lock slot
- screen size: minimum 15.6 inch FHD(1920 x 1080) 300nits IPS Anti-Glare LED backlit display with 144Hz refresh rate
- audio: 1 combo headphone / microphone jack
The purchase of a Mac laptop is not recommended because many of the programs do not run on the Mac platform operating system.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Contact Us
Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 6297
Email: construction_degree@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., room E228.
The Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies (CCET) Industry Liaison Office (ILO) hosts an open house typically in the autumn and spring. For more information visit Construction and Engineering Open House page.
For general information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Visit Our Campus
Do you have questions about this program or your career options? Join us for an on-campus information session. You'll have the opportunity to meet our friendly instructors and staff, ask questions and experience what it's like to be in a George Brown College classroom.
