Our Program
An adaptive reuse project starts from the premise that the most sustainable building is one that is already built. Increasingly, designers, technologists, builders, and trades persons are choosing to retrofit existing structures, to bring them up to today's standards for energy efficiency and sustainable design.
This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program offers students an opportunity to broaden their existing skills to work on construction projects that preserve existing buildings while preparing them for a new use. Students develop skills in project management, scheduling, and working on historical buildings, while learning about legislative contexts, traditional construction methods and historical building styles. The curriculum includes courses in trades management, fundamentals of renovation, the history of adaptive reuse and the environmental impacts of building preservation techniques. Applied courses in trades skills development and a year-long project working on an actual structure, build on the students' existing knowledge base.
This is a mobile learning program which engages students in a collaborative, mlearning environment which helps them become skilled, confident users of the technology they are expected to use in the workplace. Students are required to supply and use a mobile learning device that meets minimum hardware and software specifications as outlined at http://mlearning.algonquincollege.com .
SUCCESS FACTORS:
This program is well-suited to students who:
Want to expand their career options in the construction field. Enjoy a hands-on approach to learning about renovation and adaptive reuse. Want to make a difference in the environmental and cultural impact on how buildings are restored, adapted and used. Your Career
Graduates can assess buildings for suitability for adaptive reuse, plan, and schedule projects and design or perform a number of building renovations. Graduates may find work as contractors, project managers or designers on adaptive reuse projects.
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of
instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab,
entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom
sessions with online learning activities. Upon registration, each
full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is
used to communicate important information about program or course
events.
Level: 01
Hours
CON9601
This course provides an overview of the ground work required before an adaptive reuse project can take flight. Using a systematic approach, project ideas are dissected to determine their feasibility. All perspectives are analyzed: the building, site and structure, the planned usage, financing, market evaluation, municipal zoning, and bylaws and budgeting. Through case studies, interactive class exercises and individual projects, students discover that it is this ground work that separates a successful adaptive reuse project from an unsuccessful one.
Project Development
This course provides an overview of the ground work required before an adaptive reuse project can take flight. Using a systematic approach, project ideas are dissected to determine their feasibility. All perspectives are analyzed: the building, site and structure, the planned usage, financing, market evaluation, municipal zoning, and bylaws and budgeting. Through case studies, interactive class exercises and individual projects, students discover that it is this ground work that separates a successful adaptive reuse project from an unsuccessful one.
75.0
CON9602
This theory course develops the skills needed to interact with the various trades working on a construction project. The course provides an overview of the basic roles and scope of work for each trade and how they interact with one another. Students learn how to effectively communicate plans, scheduling and order of trade involvement. Special emphasis is placed on dealing with contractors, reducing conflicts, and determining when a contractor needs to be let go or replaced and constructive techniques for implementing these decisions. Various pricing methods, such as overall bid or time and materials type of contract arrangements, are presented and assessed.
Trades Management
This theory course develops the skills needed to interact with the various trades working on a construction project. The course provides an overview of the basic roles and scope of work for each trade and how they interact with one another. Students learn how to effectively communicate plans, scheduling and order of trade involvement. Special emphasis is placed on dealing with contractors, reducing conflicts, and determining when a contractor needs to be let go or replaced and constructive techniques for implementing these decisions. Various pricing methods, such as overall bid or time and materials type of contract arrangements, are presented and assessed.
45.0
CON9603
Being able to communicate effectively with various trades demands a rudimentary knowledge of the work they do. This hands-on course introduces students to trades skills in carpentry, masonry and design. Working with a partner, students share their own expertise through short training sessions and then learn new skills. Small projects allow students to develop a deeper understanding of the work of trades people and how to manage and interact with practitioners.
Trades Skills Development I
Being able to communicate effectively with various trades demands a rudimentary knowledge of the work they do. This hands-on course introduces students to trades skills in carpentry, masonry and design. Working with a partner, students share their own expertise through short training sessions and then learn new skills. Small projects allow students to develop a deeper understanding of the work of trades people and how to manage and interact with practitioners.
60.0
CON9604
In adaptive reuse projects, the physical aspects of altering buildings and the unpredictable issues that arise during the process must be handled. In this course, special consideration is given to structural considerations that underlie any process, from design through to finishes. How to make cosmetic and structural modifications are studied in depth, with consideration given to the mechanical systems (plumbing, electrical, ventilation, heat, sprinkler systems). The problems of dealing with hazardous waste (lead, asbestos, etc.) and the various methods of removal are addressed.
Fundamentals of Renovation
In adaptive reuse projects, the physical aspects of altering buildings and the unpredictable issues that arise during the process must be handled. In this course, special consideration is given to structural considerations that underlie any process, from design through to finishes. How to make cosmetic and structural modifications are studied in depth, with consideration given to the mechanical systems (plumbing, electrical, ventilation, heat, sprinkler systems). The problems of dealing with hazardous waste (lead, asbestos, etc.) and the various methods of removal are addressed.
45.0
CON9605
Adaptive reuse projects present special challenges in preparing the physical worksite and building area. This course explores these issues, including washrooms, electrical service, parking, storage, and signage and provides students with the skills to run a safe and efficient site. Legal requirements are examined both from municipal and provincial perspectives. Strategies to eliminate work downtime due to weather, access and trade conflict are also discussed.
Site Preparation
Adaptive reuse projects present special challenges in preparing the physical worksite and building area. This course explores these issues, including washrooms, electrical service, parking, storage, and signage and provides students with the skills to run a safe and efficient site. Legal requirements are examined both from municipal and provincial perspectives. Strategies to eliminate work downtime due to weather, access and trade conflict are also discussed.
45.0
CON9606
Students look through history at adaptive reuse strategies from ancient to contemporary times and discover the tradition of adapting old structures and sites for purposes other than those initially intended. Through facilitated discussions and use of examples, the course links the goals of adaptive reuse to current pressures on buildings, including climate change, political change, industrial, agricultural and technological change. Students identify potential building preservation and adaptive reuse projects and assess their suitability.
History of Adaptive Reuse
Students look through history at adaptive reuse strategies from ancient to contemporary times and discover the tradition of adapting old structures and sites for purposes other than those initially intended. Through facilitated discussions and use of examples, the course links the goals of adaptive reuse to current pressures on buildings, including climate change, political change, industrial, agricultural and technological change. Students identify potential building preservation and adaptive reuse projects and assess their suitability.
30.0
Level: 02
Hours
CON9600
Scheduling is a primary skill for operating any construction project. There are special requirements to consider when designing the work schedules for an adaptive reuse project. Often the projects are located in busy downtown cores and project managers must assess waste disposal options, environmental concerns, heritage conservation issues and other issues related to developing properties. This theory course trains students to manage those issues and the class project serves as a live timeline for the adaptive reuse project.
Scheduling I
Scheduling is a primary skill for operating any construction project. There are special requirements to consider when designing the work schedules for an adaptive reuse project. Often the projects are located in busy downtown cores and project managers must assess waste disposal options, environmental concerns, heritage conservation issues and other issues related to developing properties. This theory course trains students to manage those issues and the class project serves as a live timeline for the adaptive reuse project.
30.0
CON9608
Project management continues where project development left off. Once a project plan has been developed through research and analysis it must be managed in action. Students are placed in charge of an adaptive reuse project. Skills are developed in efficient management of site issues, ongoing relationships with municipal and provincial inspectors, labour management, safety concerns, payroll and budgeting, troubleshooting, design modification, waste disposal and material deliveries. This course stresses the need for and instills effective methods of proactive management.
Project Management
Project management continues where project development left off. Once a project plan has been developed through research and analysis it must be managed in action. Students are placed in charge of an adaptive reuse project. Skills are developed in efficient management of site issues, ongoing relationships with municipal and provincial inspectors, labour management, safety concerns, payroll and budgeting, troubleshooting, design modification, waste disposal and material deliveries. This course stresses the need for and instills effective methods of proactive management.
60.0
CON9609
This business management course is geared specifically towards those undertaking an adaptive reuse project. Students develop a detailed business plan for a case project. Registering a business, investment and financial options, employee contracts, trades contracts and accounting practices are addressed. Individual and group exercises introduce and reinforce these topics.
Business Management for Adaptive Reuse
This business management course is geared specifically towards those undertaking an adaptive reuse project. Students develop a detailed business plan for a case project. Registering a business, investment and financial options, employee contracts, trades contracts and accounting practices are addressed. Individual and group exercises introduce and reinforce these topics.
30.0
CON9610
This hands-on course allows students to expand their trades skills in carpentry, masonry and design. Shop projects allow students to develop the ability to complete basic tasks and deepen their understanding of the roles of the various trades.
Trades Skills Development II
This hands-on course allows students to expand their trades skills in carpentry, masonry and design. Shop projects allow students to develop the ability to complete basic tasks and deepen their understanding of the roles of the various trades.
60.0
CON9611
The definition of a sustainable building is explored and defined in the context of various building certification processes, such as LEED, R2000, as well as others. Topics include the study of embodied energy, lifetime energy use and the eventual recycling potential of the materials used in construction. In addition, the impact of the building on the overall environment where it is situated is explored. These concepts are applied to adaptive reuse evaluation and application proposals.
Sustainable Building and Environmental Impact
The definition of a sustainable building is explored and defined in the context of various building certification processes, such as LEED, R2000, as well as others. Topics include the study of embodied energy, lifetime energy use and the eventual recycling potential of the materials used in construction. In addition, the impact of the building on the overall environment where it is situated is explored. These concepts are applied to adaptive reuse evaluation and application proposals.
45.0
CON9612
This on-site shop practical course applies the theoretical knowledge acquired in other courses. Students are on site developing the skills so they can understand the various aspects of renovation work. This practical project allows students to observe first-hand the different roles trades play in construction and renovation. This experience supports students in their future projects, whether or not they sub-contract this work out to sub-trades.
Ingrated Adaptive Reuse Project
This on-site shop practical course applies the theoretical knowledge acquired in other courses. Students are on site developing the skills so they can understand the various aspects of renovation work. This practical project allows students to observe first-hand the different roles trades play in construction and renovation. This experience supports students in their future projects, whether or not they sub-contract this work out to sub-trades.
120.0
Level: 03
Hours
CON9607
Students apply scheduling strategies to more complex projects. Scheduling tools, both computerized and manual are introduced and work begun in Scheduling I continues on the adaptive reuse project timeline. Individual and group exercises refine skills and prepare students to deal with project setbacks and unanticipated delays.
Scheduling II
Students apply scheduling strategies to more complex projects. Scheduling tools, both computerized and manual are introduced and work begun in Scheduling I continues on the adaptive reuse project timeline. Individual and group exercises refine skills and prepare students to deal with project setbacks and unanticipated delays.
30.0
CON9613
This onsite practical course applies theoretical and practical learning to the adaptation of a building in accordance with project and scheduling plans. Students complete assigned tasks both individually and in groups.
Field Placement
This onsite practical course applies theoretical and practical learning to the adaptation of a building in accordance with project and scheduling plans. Students complete assigned tasks both individually and in groups.
176.0
Fees & Expenses
Tuition Fees: $1,700 per term in Levels 01 and 02 and $1,035 in Level 03.
Mobile Computing Fee: $150 per term. **
Student Activity/Sports Fee: $190.50 per term.
Student Centre Building Fee: $17.50 per term.
Health Service Fee: $10 per term.
Health Plan Fee: $114.50 paid once annually. ***
A $35 graduation fee is payable in the final term.
A $25 transcript fee is payable in the first term a student attends Algonquin College.
International Students pay all relevant Canadian fees plus an International Premium of $3,600 per term.
* Students paying the Information Technology fee are provided with a network account, an email address, and Internet access. For more information please visit our website at www.algonquincollege.com/its/support/IT-Fee/index-it-fee.htm
** The Mobile Computing Fee covers the costs associated with providing various services to students registered in a mandatory laptop programs.
*** Students who have coverage with another plan can request a refund by supplying the Students' Association with documentation supporting the request. This request will have to be made annually.
Books and supplies cost approximately $2,000 for the year and can be purchased in the campus bookstore.
Admission Requirements
2013/2014
2012/2013
Program Eligibility
A diploma, at the technician or technologist level, in Heritage Carpentry, Heritage Masonry, Advanced Housing, Building Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, or Architecture, or a degree in Interior Design or Architecture, or equivalent. Individuals holding a Certificate of Qualification as a General Carpenter or Mason, and with relevant work experience, may also be considered for admission.
Program Eligibility A diploma, at the technician or technologist level, in Heritage Carpentry, Heritage Masonry, Advanced Housing, Building Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, or Architecture, or a degree in Interior Design or Architecture, or equivalent. Individuals holding a Certificate of Qualification as a General Carpenter or Mason, and with relevant work experience, may also be considered for admission.
Application Information
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca
Applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca
Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
International applicants applying from out-of-country can obtain the International Student Application Form at https://xweb.algonquincollege.com/FormIE/index.aspx
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar's Office
Additional Information
For more program information, please contact the Perth Campus, at 613-267-2859. Part-time students will be considered if space is available.
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of the information in this publication. The College reserves the
right to modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable, or
campus location at any time
This is a Mobile Learning Program.