Construction Technology - Building Construction, A.O.S.

HEGIS #5317​
Department Chairperson: Joseph Dana
Hudson Hall, Room 129, (518) 629-4867

Mission: To meet the current practical and technical needs of the construction industry for students who wish to go into that field at an entry-level position.

Program Objectives: The Construction Certificate program is comprised of a combination of technical and practical “hands-on” knowledge. A student completing this program should be able to:

• Construct floor, wall, ceiling and roof systems using conventional framing lumber and/or fabricated building components
• Apply exterior and interior finish materials to the superstructure of a building
• Use hand tools, power hand tools and stationary power tools with safe and proper procedures.
• Perform necessary surveys for construction site layout
• Interpret construction drawings and perform quantity surveys and estimates
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate residential or commerical construction
• Perform shop and field calculations required for steel and concrete structures
• Perform basic computer applications in a construction office; interpret materials specifications
• Apply management principles to a construction project; and assist in the layout and development of subdivisions

The construction A.O.S. degree program is designed to meet the current practical and technical needs of the construcion industry. The intent is for students to enter into the workforce after 1 year or to continue on to earn their associate degree in construction technology at HVCC. 

Program Entrance Requirements