SMCCME

The Construction Technology program provides technical and extensive hands-on experience in residential construction and light commercial construction, preparing its graduates for a rewarding career in the construction industry.

The construction field involves constantly changing technology in today's continuing search for more energy-efficient structures. Technically trained professionals with innovative ideas and the skills to apply these ideas and knowledge are needed to meet the challenges of today's building industry. The program curriculum is constantly under revision to keep up with industry demands. Related subjects such as blueprint reading, drafting, English composition and math provide students with a well rounded education, allowing them to obtain employment in a variety of positions within the construction business or its related fields.

All students participate in framing and finish projects, which provide them with the knowledge and skills to build single or multi-family homes according to standard trade practices. All classes are conducted in an environment that prepares students for the expectations of future employers. The program's commercial curriculum provides students with a broad knowledge of concrete design, placement and testing, and prepares the students for national certification testing conducted yearly in the department. Students also become familiar with erection of steel building by constructing a prefabricated steel building. 

Upon completion of the Residential & Commercial program, graduates will be able to:

• Design and build a single-family residence.
• Layout and build a timber-frame structure.
• Demonstrate the proper method of constructing a light commercial steel building.
• Design, place and test concrete.
• Install all interior finish and cabinetry in any structure.
• Estimate all materials needed for a residential and a light commercial building.
• Identify and deal with a variety of environmental issues pertaining to the industry.

Curriculum

Certificate in Residential Framing

Curriculum

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High School or post-secondary coursework in algebra, physics, and geometry is recommended. For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of the website.