We've been building houses since 1980. I Students learn current techniques in residential and commercial construction, including site preparation, layout, floor and wall framing, roof framing and exterior and interior finishing with special emphasis on the use of modern construction materials. Students are involved in blueprint reading, cost estimating and construction mathematics. Safe use of hand and power tools is stressed. The course includes both classroom and shop activity and requires homework.
Emphasis is placed on residential construction and coordination of construction trade activities.
A major learning project is the on-campus construction of a customer's house. Students take part in a job orientation program. The course includes both classroom and shop activity and requires homework.