Building Construction Technology

In this course students will enhance their understanding of construction methods and materials by visiting multiple construction job sites and by working in the Building Construction Technology lab on a residential construction project. (S)

This course focuses on the mechanical and electrical equipment, their functions, and testing requirements as they relate to the construction industry from a construction management perspective. Terminology and general knowledge of the construction industry as it relates to mechanical and electrical systems will be emphasized. (S)

The student will receive on-the-job experience on a construction project. This will allow the student to practice and utilize the skills and knowledge learned during the previous on-campus instructional period. The work experience will be supervised by the NDSCS Supervised Occupational Experience coordinator. (Su)

The student will receive on-the-job experience on a construction project. This will allow the student to practice and utilize the skills and knowledge learned during the previous on-campus instructional period. The work experience will be supervised by the NDSCS Supervised Occupational Experience coordinator. (F)

This course is designed to parallel the 29CFR1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations. The course covers both the compliance as well as best practices in the construction industry as they pertain to safety. Upon completion of this course students will receive a "30 Hour OSHA Safety Card." Attendance at each of the 30 hour sessions is mandatory.

Students will receive training through both classroom and hands-on experiences to collect data for an energy audit. They will receive training on blower doors, CO detectors, manometers and pressure pans. They will also receive instruction on how to analyze the data to diagnose any safety issues, and energy related inefficiencies in a residential home. Upon successful completion of the course students will receive certificates from the Building Performance Institute (BPI) for Building Science Principles, Building Analyst Technician, and Building Analyst Professional.

Students will utilize everything they have learned in their previous courses and experiences to conduct an energy audit of home. They will utilize a blower door, CO detector, manometer and pressure pan to collect data for an energy assessment of a person's home. They will use the data to create an energy audit report. The report will identify any safety issues, identify inefficiencies and make recommendations to the homeowner.

This course is an introduction to residential material and labor estimating. The basic principles of construction estimating are covered. Material lists, calculations and costs are made for several different houses and pole type construction. Prerequisite: ARCT 131 or department approval. (S)

This course will build upon students knowledge of manual estimating to create Excel spreadsheets and utilize the On Screen Take-off software. Students become familiar with contracting and estimating procedures. The study of pre-engineered metal building terminology and the Butler Advantage software is also covered.

This course covers manual and computer-aided takeoff procedures for commercial buildings. Calculations may utilize manual ledger forms, excel spreadsheets, and computer-assisted estimating programs. Students become familiar with contracting and estimating procedures. Calculating labor hours for various construction tasks is also included. (S)