Building Construction Technology - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Building Construction Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Campus Associate Building Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. This major prepares a graduate with job-entry competencies in the construction industry. Students learn the principles and technologies of residential and light commercial construction. The curriculum emphasizes layout, construction materials, construction methods, cost estimation, project management and construction safety. Courses in English, mathematics, science, computer applications, and a social science or humanities elective are included to enhance a student\\\'s career opportunities. Students learn the technical and managerial skills necessary for advancement in the industry. This major may serve as a basis for continued education leading to a bachelor\\\'s degree in building construction management and/or vocational education. Career Opportunities Positions leading to supervisor, contractor, construction technician, or construction superintendent. These positions require, in addition to this degree, suitable job experience. Program Goals A graduate of this major should be able to: practice safe work habits, identify work hazards, and demonstrate responsible attitudes and high quality work. demonstrate the basic manipulative skills needed to lay out and plan work. interpret plans, drawings, specifications, lines, symbols, and abbreviations on working drawings or blueprints. lay out and erect residential and commercial structures. identify the building codes related to all the various aspects of residential building industry. analyze specifications and contract drawings; make accurate quantity take-offs and labor estimations to develop an estimated construction cost for a building project. prepare preliminary architectural working drawings and sketches. demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in masonry and concrete construction. describe the organization, financing, labor relations, selling, pricing, customer service, management, and other aspects of business. describe the complexity of the building construction industry, the relationship among the various trades; methods of communication and coordination among all trades and professions in the industry. apply technical and basic skills on practical residential and light commercial construction projects. View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Building Engineering courses.