Civil Engineering Technology Program (T164)

George Brown Polytechnic

The Civil Engineering Technology three-year advanced diploma program focuses on the planning, design, and construction of roads, bridges, tunnels, subdivisions, buildings, municipal services, and heavy infrastructure. You'll learn how to ensure that projects are functional and economical, while meeting standards and codes. Enjoy learning through a blend of lectures, labs, and tutorials, with a focus on real drawing sets. You'll also have the option to complete a co-op after your fifth semester.As a student in the Civil Engineering Technology three-year advanced diploma program, you'll learn about:Designing reinforced concrete structures, storm, water and sanitary systems, roads, and steel-framed structures.Interpreting construction drawings and specifications for various types of projects through extensive practical training from project drawing sets.Estimating, bidding, scheduling, and managing/supervising projects using the latest software.Health and safety, site management, and quality management on construction sites.Risk analysis and value analysis for construction projects.Legal aspects of construction, including types of contracts used in the industryUsing business management techniques to pre-qualify projects based on expected returns, to create and manage a construction company, and to understand its financial statements.

Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies