Residential Construction Technology and management Building Construction Technology - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Residential Construction Technology and management Building Construction Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Campus Bachelor Building Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. This major is focused on the management of construction projects typified by single-family detached residential housing. The program is a BS degree that is based on students\\\' completion of an applied technology curriculum in Building Construction Technology for the first four semesters of the program. The Bachelor of Science degree in Residential Construction Technology and management will allow students who have acquired appropriate applied technology skills in their first two years to move into advanced coursework related to residential construction and management. Additional coursework includes basic management and accounting, plus courses focused on topics such as advanced estimating and scheduling, residential building systems, cost control, codes compliance, construction law, purchasing, and energy management issues. After completing the first four semesters, students may petition to graduate with the A.A.S. in Building Construction Technology if they so desire. Career Opportunities Job opportunities will be focused primarily in the residential housing industry: builder, contractor, specialty contractor, project supervisor, warranty manager, estimator, purchasing agent, job foreman, site supervisor, inspector, project coordinator, project planner. Program Goals A graduate of this major should be able to: make sustainable decisions for buildings and communities based on energy conservation, resource efficiency and lifestyle choices. assess building performance and evaluate solutions for improvement. evaluate the financial and environmental impacts of buildings and design decisions. apply sustainable design practices to existing and new construction to promote occupant health and wellbeing. create sustainable solutions to real-world problems by communicating effectively in a collaborative environment. synthesize knowledge of building science to prevent and solve building performance problems. evaluate and apply appropriate passive and active design strategies.] defend the preservation and continued use of historic structures and identify the challenges involved. design and specify a small-scale energy system. assess the lifecycle and embodied energy of materials and systems. critique the sustainability of neighborhood and community designs. assess the impact of governmental policy on sustainable design. compile project-related information by employing appropriate methods of inquiry. View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Building Engineering courses.