Wood Design Studio provides an opportunity for students to create, design, build and structurally test wood structures. Classes will entail some instruction but will depend largely on student participation: making and breaking specimens and participating in a design/build project leading to the construction of a wood structure while working together as an interdisciplinary team. While learning about exciting and new natural composite materials (like Cross Laminated Timber), this course is a great resume builder and a fun introduction to materials research and technical communication.

Fundamentals and interpretation of construction drawings, written specifications, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates in light-frame construction. Prerequisite: BCT 313.

Provides an introductory overview of the various materials used in construction. Topics covered: structural, physical and long-term performance, material and product manufacturing, common building systems and construction principles.

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Senior BCT students will explore their own perspectives on professional careers in Building and Construction Technology. They will collaborate in three-person teams to fully develop a business plan for a product/service of their choosing. They will assess their current skill sets and compare those to what is required for success in the business endeavor. They will learn the business planning process. Each week a different business professional meets with students in this class to discuss careers in the industry. Often, the speakers are potential employers who are accepting resumes.

The focus of this course is to understand the fundamental principles behind the sustainable design and regulation of thermal comfort and mechanical, plumbing, and lighting systems in buildings.

This course builds on building technology fundamentals and focuses on the design, control, and optimization of environmental (heating, cooling, and plumbing) systems in buildings. Students will learn how to analyze, design, and optimize active heating and cooling technology, including plumbing systems, in both residential and commercial buildings. In the lab, students will gain expertise in building energy modeling (BEM) using a state-of-the-art BEM tool (eQuest) to optimize the energy performance of an existing campus building.

The LEED Professional Credentials indicate professional excellence and a strong depth of knowledge as well as practical understanding of the LEED Rating Systems and how they apply to the high-performance design and construction of the built environment. Preparing to take the LEED Green Associate and AP exams requires more than taking one course; it is a process that involves acquisition of disciplinary knowledge and understanding of complex building and environmental systems.

Introduces concepts of project management for design and construction, including initiation, planning, implementation, monitoring, control, closeout, documentation, scope, budget and scheduling, teamwork and communication, contracts and negotiation, and risk management.

This course provides an introduction into construction-related Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) tools. By using industry-standard software in exercises and projects, students gain the capability to model construction projects and create industry-standard architectural drawings.