Building Construction Technology (AAS.BCT)

If you’re looking for a career in the building construction industry, this program is for you. This program is designed to produce versatile building construction technicians, capable of working in a variety of positions such as cost estimators, builders, computer drafters, surveyors and manufacturing representatives. With additional experience, these technicians could fill the positions of engineer’s representative, construction supervisor, building inspector or self-employed building contractor. Employers interested in such technicians are building contractors, manufacturers, architectural or engineering firms and testing laboratories.

As a graduate, you will be able to choose between indoor and outdoor work to enhance your ability to progress within your chosen specialty. Jobs that you can qualify for include:

• Builder
• Crew Supervisor
• Carpenter
• Construction Manager
• Draftsman
• Estimator
• Construction Surveyor
• Construction Inspector

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of building construction techs is projected to grow 25 percent until 2023. Source: bls.gov

Meet the Faculty

Neal Haarman – Building Construction Technology Instructor/Coordinator

 

 

Program Options

You can choose from two options:

• Building Construction, a one-year Workforce Ready program that prepares you to go directly to work
• Building Construction Technology, a two-year program that allows you to enter the workforce or transfer to Eastern Illinois University or Southern Illinois University Carbondale seamlessly to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Hands On Experience

You will receive a variety of hands-on, real-world training in the following areas:

• Architectural Drafting
• Œ Basic Carpentry
• Computer Aided Design
• Surveying
• Residential Wiring
• Supervised Occupational Experiences with industry leaders