Residential Construction Technology and Management - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Residential Construction Technology and Management 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 based on students\\\' completion of an applied technology curriculum for the first four semesters in a building technology related field. Students may choose to complete the major with an emphasis in Building Construction Technology (BRC), Masonry (BRN), or Architectural Technology (BRA). In addition, other applied technology degrees in areas such as HVAC and Electrical Technology will also be considered for the directed technical elective requirements of the BRM major. After completing the first four semesters, students may petition to graduate with the appropriate two-year A.A.S. degree where applicable. The major allows students who have acquired appropriate applied technology skills in their first two years to move into advanced course work related to residential construction and management. Additional course work 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, change management, and energy management issues. 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: develop and implement a comprehensive job-site safety plan in accordance with applicable standards, and be able to ensure project compliance with all pertinent safety and insurance regulations. interpret project drawings, make necessary changes during the construction process, and evaluate the impact of changes on schedules, costs, and resource requirements. apply knowledge of current and emerging building system technologies and codes to evaluate, propose, and plan construction projects for distinctive residential construction projects. manage all aspects of the residential construction process including marketing, planning, estimating, scheduling, quality control, and coordination of job-site resources. communicate effectively with all groups involved in the residential construction process including prospective owners, subcontractors, skilled and unskilled laborers, supervisors, and government representatives. organize and manage all aspects of project cost control using appropriate specialized software and computer hardware. apply knowledge of basic legal and contractual requirements of residential construction projects and be able to incorporate the requirements into plans, drawings, communications, and construction practices. manage human resources aspects of construction project personnel in areas of staffing requirements, training, ethical responsibilities, policy issues, ADA compliance, equal opportunity legislation, union and non-union labor, and conflict resolution. View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Building Engineering courses.