Building Construction Technology

Welcome

The world of construction is a fascinating and challenging profession that allows workers to be creative, yet improve on their skills and abilities. For decades, SCC has recognized that the construction industry plays a major role in the construction of single-dwelling homes as well as multi-dwellings designed for the comfort and pleasure of everyday living. Other aspects of construction include light commercial and commercial applications. Highly skilled construction technicians are needed in all aspects of the construction industry, including concrete and masonry, drafting and estimating, carpentry, finish, and trim. This ever-growing industry relies upon the skills and talents of those constructing our futures. Opportunities for long-term employment, consistent working hours, increasing job responsibilities and wages are available to those who enter this great profession. Construction is a skill that is needed worldwide.

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Overview

This program is located on the Milford Campus and teaches expanded programming for drafting and estimating skills, masonry/concrete and cabinet construction skills.

Students will participate in program activities and projects that are affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders and the Associated General Contractors professional groups, including the construction of a new house during the Spring semester. These affiliations provide an excellent chance to acquire more industry exposure and to help further develop the necessary leadership skills important for employment success.

A flexible schedule is available. Please contact the program director for more information.

Mission

The mission of the Building Construction Technology program is to provide comprehensive training in the field of construction, taught through the means of hands-on training applications with accompanying lecture, with the intent to provide the most up-to-date vocational/technical construction training available in a community college.

Employment Outlook

Employment is expected to grow about as fast as the average. In many areas, there will be competition for jobs, especially for those requiring limited skills. Laborers who have specialized skills or who can relocate near new construction projects should have the best opportunities. Recent SCC graduates report an average starting annual salary of $36,608.