Architectural Design & Construction Technology

INTRODUCTION

The Architectural Design and Construction Technology program is designed to provide students with practical, hands-on training while exploring broad issues such as planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, safety and environmental issues within the architectural and construction industry. Attaining these skills qualifies the student to work for companies such as engineering firms, contractors’ or architects’ offices, building construction administration, facilities planning and management, or self-employment in the construction industry. The program emphasizes skills such as architectural drafting using AutoCAD, cost estimating, material selecting, specification writing, and building information management (BIM). All students will study a common core but will be required to specialize in one emphasis of study from building construction, drafting design or civil engineering.

The Associate in Science in Architectural Design and Construction Technology includes College Credit Certificate in:

• Sustainable Design

IS THIS FOR YOU

People with strong reading comprehension skills and who enjoy solving problems do well in this program and career.

BEYOND GRADUATION

The Architectural Design and Construction Technology program requires students to specialize in one emphasis of study from building construction, drafting design or civil engineering.

RELATED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Primary Employers

Graduates of the Architectural Design and Construction Technology have the opportunity to work for companies such as engineering firms, contractors’ or architects’ offices, building construction administration, facilities planning and management, or self-employment in the construction industry.

Occupations

Architectural Drafters

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect.

Civil Engineering Technicians

Apply theories and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing the construction and maintenance of structures and facilities, under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Other Occupations