• Florida Program
  64 CREDITS
• Carpentry
• Required Program
  1200 HOURS

Florida is projected as one of the fastest growing areas in the United States for new homes and commercial building construction. This strong growth provides many promising career opportunities for students involved in the building construction field. The Building Construction Technology program emphasizes practical application of management competencies needed by estimators, construction planners, field supervisors, project managers, sales managers, facility directors and managers, builders, and various entrepreneurs. Students learn Construction Management techniques, estimating, blueprint interpretation, building codes, energy conservation, construction accounting and office practices. Also included in the curriculum are new building methods and materials, and safety regulations needed for the planning, designing, and construction of new commercial or residential buildings, renovations, or additions. The program also prepares individuals to take the builders’ exams.

Students who succeed in this field:

... can relate form and function with creativity
... enjoy the teamwork of building process
... can understand building codes and materials
... have a management flair

Typical Career Options:

Construction Estimator - $12 to $15 per hour to start - $15 to $45 in a few years
Construction Supervisor - $12 to $15 per hour to start - $15 to $45 in a few years
Building Inspector - $10 to $12 per hour to start - $20 to $25 in a few years

Start Here - courses can be taken in any order:

BCN 1214  Materials and Methods of Construction-Basic Systems
BCN 1215 Materials & Methods of Construction-Finishes & Systems
BCN 1272 Plans Interpretation - Residential
BCN 1765 Codes and Regulations 
  

For further information on this degree program, contact:

Gary Koser, Dept. Chair
(772) 462-7511 or e-mail gkoser@irsc.edu
Gary Uhazie, Asst. Professor and Lead Faculty
(772) 462-7499 or e-mail guhazie@irsc.edu