Technologie de l'estimation et de l'évaluation en bâtiment

This program, which consists of two possible avenues, provides the skills and training required to work as a construction estimator or a property appraisal specialist. Certain cégeps offer the possibility of a Double DEC which grants the student both specializations upon completion of the program of study.

Specialization A: Construction Estimating
Building estimators determine the cost of construction projects, including both the development and execution phases. They also prepare estimates for project bids, analyze tender documents and plan the work to be done on a construction site.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will have the skills and knowledge required to: differentiate construction materials; determine preferred construction techniques for given situations; estimate required quantities of material; estimate the time required to carry out projects; estimate labour costs; plan the various stages included in an estimate; finalize bids; plan the various stages required for carrying out a given project and ensure smooth functioning of the work site.

Specialization B: Property Evaluation
Property evaluation technicians interpret plans and specifications, inspect properties, produce evaluation reports as well as create and update assessment rolls. They take on the role of technical assistant for chartered appraisers when establishing a property’s market value.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will have the skills and knowledge required to: write up building inspection reports; calculate the depreciated replacement cost of a building; calculate the depreciation applicable to a building; conduct research at the Registry Office; create sales spreadsheets; apply the comparison method (lot-building) and carry out various analyses.

Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:

The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.


*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.