Study Construction
Major in Technology with an Emphasis in Construction
Become a leader in the construction industry, leveraging technical expertise to manage job sites, project scopes, and personnel.
Gain real-world experience, applying classroom knowledge to hands-on projects. In the classroom, dive into cost management intricacies, mastering budgeting for construction projects.
Our students hone their leadership skills in the construction industry. Specialize in construction methodologies and customize your education with technical electives like concrete, masonry, HVAC, surveying, and more!
Course Topics Unique to the Construction Emphasis:
- Construction Materials Testing and Inspection: Focus on the techniques and procedures for testing and inspecting construction materials, ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Construction Surveying: Introduce the fundamentals of construction surveying, emphasizing the use of trigonometry for accurate measurements in construction projects.
- Construction Estimating: Explore the principles and methods of construction cost estimation, covering the fundamentals of accurately predicting project costs.
- Construction Management: Examine the essential principles of construction management, addressing project planning, coordination, and effective resource utilization.
- Contract Administration: Explore the key aspects of contract administration in construction projects, covering contract interpretation, enforcement, and dispute resolution.
- Mechanical Systems (HVAC): Explore the principles of mechanical systems in construction, focusing on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
- Electrical Systems: Cover the fundamentals of electrical systems in construction, addressing planning, installation, and maintenance of electrical components in building projects.
Career Options for Construction Emphasis:
- Construction Safety Manager: Oversee and enforce safety protocols on construction sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a secure work environment.
- Construction Project Manager: Coordinate and manage all aspects of construction projects, from budgeting and scheduling to overseeing on-site activities and ensuring successful project completion.
- Cost Estimator in Construction: Utilize strategic cost management skills to analyze project requirements, estimate budgets, and provide accurate financial assessments for construction projects.
- Construction Superintendent: Lead and supervise construction site operations, managing personnel, schedules, and resources to ensure the efficient progress of construction projects.
- Construction Surveyor: Use surveying techniques to measure and map construction sites accurately, providing essential data for project planning and execution.
- HVAC Systems Specialist: Apply expertise in mechanical systems (HVAC) gained through technical electives, working on the design, installation, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in construction projects.
The Construction emphasis emphasizes expertise in project management, cost estimation, and construction methodologies.
Additional information
for the School of Construction
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