Commercial Retail Buildings 1

Course code DRFT 1202

Credit 2.0

Length 40.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course, students are introduced to commercial drawing and detailing practices as they apply to concrete block and light steel framed buildings.

Prerequisites

DRFT 1201.

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What you will learn

  • Project specifications 
  • Introduction to BCBC, Part 3
  • Occupancy classifications
  • Building requirements for accessible design
  • Site plan topography
  • Parking spaces for mixed retail & residential
  • Accessible washrooms
  • Model assemblies from project specifications
  • VCC template & views
  • Ground floor plan
  • Concrete block, masonry & light steel framing
  • Building assembly systems used for commercial building applications
  • Sections & details
  • Architectural annotations & conventions

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42099 April 6, 2026
to April 15, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.