Construction Technology

Mission

The Construction Technology Management degree plan is designed for students who seek jobs in management and supervisory positions in the field of construction and other related industries. Program graduates are capable of building structures and managing construction processes.

The Construction Technology Certificate teaches students the skills needed to enter the workforce of residential construction and repair as an entry-level building construction craftsperson. The two-semester program offers classroom and laboratory work with state-of-the art equipment and instructors that are highly experienced in the trade.

Program Overview

Upon completion of the management program, students will have the skills, knowledge and work attitude needed to successfully enter one of the fastest growing job markets in the nation: residential construction. This plan is designed for students who seek jobs in management and supervisory positions in the field of construction and other related industries. Students are prepared to enter the competitive construction job market as assistant superintendents, cost estimators, and construction schedulers. Program graduates are capable of building structures and managing construction processes.

Students will be able to use identify and learn the proper usage of materials, (2×4’s, plywood, roofing, etc.). Students will be able to learn to read tape measure and learn proper usage of electric hand tools and power equipment. Students will learn how to read blueprint drawings, estimate material costs, and construct facilities.