Building Construction Technology
Overview
These courses are designed specifically to train the next generation of building construction professionals – from homebuilders, site personnel, and superintendents. Building Construction Technology, a partnership between the college and local contractors, provides instruction for both current construction professionals and those wishing to enter the field.
Training is based on a set of detailed skill standards from the nation’s leaders in the construction industry. Students learn to build with a “zero-defect” construction philosophy. This means that a commitment to flawless workmanship and unparalleled quality is at the heart of all training activities. Eighty percent of the training is in the field, where students will experience hands-on training in blueprint reading, layout, frame assembly, door and window installation, estimating, scheduling, and other job site duties. On-the-job experience comes from project sites of area contractors working in the community. Working on-site gives students the opportunity to see how the construction team works, communicates and is managed.
Graduates of the Building Construction Technology degree program are not limited to only one or two career opportunities. The following careers are just a few examples: superintendent, project management, lead personnel, sales, remodeling, residential and commercial contractors, sub-contractors, and building inspectors. In the field of construction supervision, workers advance by degrees from construction supervisor to the professional, senior, and master level.
Learning experiences for students in the Building Construction Technology program are provided on the Airport Campus. Cooperative Work Experiences are required in this program.
How to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (13 Credit Hours) |
BCT-101 |
Introduction to Building Construction Introduction to Building Construction ID: BCT-101 Credit Hours: 5 This course is an introduction to residential and light commercial construction, construction terms, tools of the trade and their safe use. |
• | 5 | |||
| COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | • | 1 | |
| MAT-170 |
Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I ID: MAT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and applications. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| BCT-142 |
Fundamentals of Construction Safety Fundamentals of Construction Safety ID: BCT-142 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers safety standards and practices as they apply to the building construction industry. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Semester 2 (14 Credit Hours) |
ENG-160 |
Technical Communications Technical Communications ID: ENG-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| BCT-102 |
Fundamentals of Building Construction Fundamentals of Building Construction ID: BCT-102 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of framing for residential and light commercial buildings. |
• | 4 | ||||
| BCT-104 |
Site Layout and Preparation Site Layout and Preparation ID: BCT-104 Credit Hours: 2 This course is a study of principles, equipment, and methods used to perform site layouts and distance measurements. |
• | 2 | ||||
| BCT-111 |
Blueprint Reading and Specifications Blueprint Reading and Specifications ID: BCT-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introductory study of construction plans and specifications and how they represent finished buildings. |
• | 3 | ||||
| BCT-131 |
Estimating/Quantity Take Off Estimating/Quantity Take Off ID: BCT-131 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers construction estimation and quantity take off for construction trades based on local and national building codes. |
• | 2 | ||||
| Semester 3 (8 Credit Hours) |
BCT-209 |
Construction Project Management Construction Project Management ID: BCT-209 Credit Hours: 3 This is a course designed with projects using building construction skills. |
• | 3 | |||
| BCT-212 |
Construction Methods and Design Construction Methods and Design ID: BCT-212 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers residential construction methods and designs. |
• | 3 | ||||
| BCT-132 |
Introduction to Commerical Estimating Introduction to Commerical Estimating ID: BCT-132 Credit Hours: 2 This course is a study of the commercial estimating practices, techniques and software as it applies to the construction of light commercial building projects, such as schools, office building, retail facilities and other buildings used by commercial businesses. |
• | 2 | ||||
| Semester 4 (13 Credit Hours) |
CWE-111 |
Cooperative Work Experience I Cooperative Work Experience I ID: CWE-111 Credit Hours: 1 This course includes cooperative work experience in an approved setting. |
• | 1 | |||
| BCT-221 |
Construction Building Code Construction Building Code ID: BCT-221 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of local, state, and national building code requirements as they apply to residential and commercial construction. |
• | 3 | ||||
| BUS-101 |
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business ID: BUS-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the nature of business activity in relation to the economic society, including how a business is owned, organized, managed, and controlled. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| PSC-215 |
State and Local Government State and Local Government ID: PSC-215 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of state, county, and municipal government systems, including interrelationships between these systems and within the federal government. The impact of current events on the national government and institutions is emphasized. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| BCT-223 |
Residential Mechanical Systems Residential Mechanical Systems ID: BCT-223 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the workings of the basic HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems found in residential structures. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 5 (14 Credit Hours) |
BUS-121 |
Business Law I Business Law I ID: BUS-121 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of legal procedures, law and society, classifications and systems of law, the tribunals administering justice and their actions, contracts, sales, transfer of titles, rights and duties of the parties, conditions, and warranties. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| WLD-102 |
Introduction to Welding Introduction to Welding ID: WLD-102 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers the principles of welding, cutting, and basic procedures for safety in using welding equipment. |
• | 2 | ||||
| MKT-101 |
Marketing Marketing ID: MKT-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers an introduction to the field of marketing with a detailed study of the marketing concept and the processes of product development, pricing, promotion, and marketing distribution. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| SPC-209 |
Interpersonal Communication Interpersonal Communication ID: SPC-209 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on interpersonal theory as applied to personal and professional relationships. Students will learn to observe and analyze how these principles operate in daily interaction with others. |
3 | |||||
| HIS-202 |
American History: 1877 to Present American History: 1877 to Present ID: HIS-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of u.s. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 62 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$11,656.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
BCT-101 |
Introduction to Building Construction Introduction to Building Construction ID: BCT-101 Credit Hours: 5 This course is an introduction to residential and light commercial construction, construction terms, tools of the trade and their safe use. |
• | 5 | |||
| COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | • | 1 | |
| Semester 2 (7 Credit Hours) |
MAT-170 |
Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I ID: MAT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and applications. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| BCT-142 |
Fundamentals of Construction Safety Fundamentals of Construction Safety ID: BCT-142 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers safety standards and practices as they apply to the building construction industry. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Semester 3 (7 Credit Hours) |
BCT-102 |
Fundamentals of Building Construction Fundamentals of Building Construction ID: BCT-102 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of framing for residential and light commercial buildings. |
• | 4 | |||
| ENG-160 |
Technical Communications Technical Communications ID: ENG-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 4 (7 Credit Hours) |
BCT-104 |
Site Layout and Preparation Site Layout and Preparation ID: BCT-104 Credit Hours: 2 This course is a study of principles, equipment, and methods used to perform site layouts and distance measurements. |
• | 2 | |||
| BCT-111 |
Blueprint Reading and Specifications Blueprint Reading and Specifications ID: BCT-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introductory study of construction plans and specifications and how they represent finished buildings. |
• | 3 | ||||
| BCT-131 |
Estimating/Quantity Take Off Estimating/Quantity Take Off ID: BCT-131 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers construction estimation and quantity take off for construction trades based on local and national building codes. |
• | 2 | ||||
| Semester 5 (8 Credit Hours) |
BCT-209 |
Construction Project Management Construction Project Management ID: BCT-209 Credit Hours: 3 This is a course designed with projects using building construction skills. |
• | 3 | |||
| BCT-212 |
Construction Methods and Design Construction Methods and Design ID: BCT-212 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers residential construction methods and designs. |
• | 3 | ||||
| BCT-132 |
Introduction to Commerical Estimating Introduction to Commerical Estimating ID: BCT-132 Credit Hours: 2 This course is a study of the commercial estimating practices, techniques and software as it applies to the construction of light commercial building projects, such as schools, office building, retail facilities and other buildings used by commercial businesses. |
• | 2 | ||||
| Semester 6 (7 Credit Hours) |
CWE-111 |
Cooperative Work Experience I Cooperative Work Experience I ID: CWE-111 Credit Hours: 1 This course includes cooperative work experience in an approved setting. |
• | 1 | |||
| BCT-221 |
Construction Building Code Construction Building Code ID: BCT-221 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of local, state, and national building code requirements as they apply to residential and commercial construction. |
• | 3 | ||||
| BUS-101 |
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business ID: BUS-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the nature of business activity in relation to the economic society, including how a business is owned, organized, managed, and controlled. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 7 (6 Credit Hours) |
PSC-215 |
State and Local Government State and Local Government ID: PSC-215 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of state, county, and municipal government systems, including interrelationships between these systems and within the federal government. The impact of current events on the national government and institutions is emphasized. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| BCT-223 |
Residential Mechanical Systems Residential Mechanical Systems ID: BCT-223 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the workings of the basic HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems found in residential structures. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 8 (8 Credit Hours) |
BUS-121 |
Business Law I Business Law I ID: BUS-121 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of legal procedures, law and society, classifications and systems of law, the tribunals administering justice and their actions, contracts, sales, transfer of titles, rights and duties of the parties, conditions, and warranties. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| WLD-102 |
Introduction to Welding Introduction to Welding ID: WLD-102 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers the principles of welding, cutting, and basic procedures for safety in using welding equipment. |
• | 2 | ||||
| MKT-101 |
Marketing Marketing ID: MKT-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers an introduction to the field of marketing with a detailed study of the marketing concept and the processes of product development, pricing, promotion, and marketing distribution. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 9 (6 Credit Hours) |
SPC-209 |
Interpersonal Communication Interpersonal Communication ID: SPC-209 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on interpersonal theory as applied to personal and professional relationships. Students will learn to observe and analyze how these principles operate in daily interaction with others. |
3 | ||||
| HIS-202 |
American History: 1877 to Present American History: 1877 to Present ID: HIS-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of u.s. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 62 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$11,656.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Enter the Workforce After Graduation
Manage the day-to-day field operation of a construction project. Manage employees, subcontractor scheduling, and materials. Responsible for the quality control of the project. Manage the budget and construction schedule.
Further Your Education
The student will need to contact the desired college to confirm which courses will transfer and the entrance requirements to enter their program to earn a higher degree.