Construction Technology
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In our Construction Technology program, you’ll receive hands-on training alongside classroom instruction from some of the best in the business. You’ll acquire the skills needed to do everything from framing to cabinet construction, and be able to test those skills as you help to build a house that is auctioned off every year. You’ll also have the opportunity to take courses in related areas including drafting, residential wiring and welding.
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Program OptionsAssociate of Applied ScienceDiplomaCertificate
Construction Technology students also have the opportunity to take courses in related areas including drafting, residential wiring and welding, providing a solid foundation for construction careers. program overviewcourse descriptionscourse sequence The Construction Technology program is fall-start only. |
- What will it cost?
- How long will it take?
Finish in 2 years by completing 16-17 credits a semester for 4 semesters
The length of time to complete a program is based on a student taking only the courses required for the program as listed in our online catalog. It does not include the cost of foundations courses that may be required based on assessment scores, retaking courses or taking courses that are not required by your program of study
Your adviser will develop a plan of study to meet your personal needs.
2025-2026 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY TOOL LIST
The following is a list of tools you MUST HAVE when starting the Construction Technology Program. You will be expected to bring Your required Tools EVERYDAY to class! You may need to add more tools at a later date. Ask for student discounts when purchasing your tools.
Required Tools:
- Ansi 287 approved Safety glasses. Clear lenses for interior work. (At least one pair)
- OSHA approved Hard Hat Ansi 289 Type
- Hearing protection (simple ear plugs or earmuffs)
- Tape measure- l" x25' or longer (heavy duty)
- Pencils
- Claw hammer smooth face 16 oz.
- Utility knife (with replaceable blades)
- 6" Speed square ( Swanson, Milwaukee, Johnson, Empire ,or higher quality equivalent )
- Chalk line reel 100'
- Calculator (Pocket Handyman VI or newer) Menards, Home Depot, online, or download app
- Catspaw nail puller (double end) should fit in tool belt (Smaller headed ones work better)
- Bullnose end cutting dykes
- Carpenters tool belt of good quality, check for comfort, rounded bottoms of the nail pouches are easier to get nails out of -OR- pouches to clip on belt (make sure to have hammer loop)
- STEEL Measuring Tape 100' ( not Nylon )
- Drill Bit Set ( 1/16th- ½”)
- One pair of stair gauges (they attach to the framing square when laying out stairways)
- Multi-bit Screwdriver (need both Phillips and flathead)
- USB Jump Drive- There is no student storage on lab computers
- 5” Vice Grip brand Pliers or High quality equivalent with built in wire cutters
- Nail sets 1/32, 1/16, 3/32
- Torpedo level
- Driver Bit sets including multiples of the following: T-25, T-15 , T-10, PH - 1,PH-1, PH -2, PH-3, SQ-2 ( 5” long ) , Flat – 1, -Flat -2, Flat- 3
- N-95 Mask and Half face Respirator ( these will be purchased through the college the first week of school )
Optional:
- Framing hammer waffle face
- Flat bar nail puller (typically 1/2" x 14")
- Carpenters framing square
- 12" Combination square
- 6" Sheetrock hand saw
- Pocket rasp for drywall
- Tin Snips
- Wood Chisels set of 3 (l/2",3/4", and 1")
- 2’ Level and 4’ Level
- Putty Knife
- 8” Crescent wrench
- Architect's triangular scale
- Rubber Mallet
- 18V/20V Impact driver (DeWalt, Milwaukee, Bosch)
- 18V/20V ½” drill driver (optional hammer drill)
- 18V/20V 4 ½” grinder · 17. 18V/20V Reciprocating Saw
- 18V/20V Circular Saw
- 18V/20V Oscillating Tool
- 18V/20V Light
- 18V/20V Jig Saw
- Charger, Batteries, blades, and grinding wheels (Compatible with the system)