Building Construction Courses

A course in the exploration of the construction trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry and concrete. Basic theory and application includes blueprint reading, material estimations and construction layout practices. Emphasizing safety, measuring and construction materials. A house project is included.

A continuation of Building Construction I, with advanced studies and work in the plumbing, electrical, masonry and carpentry trades. Emphasis is in residential applications. The house project is continued.

A study of basic theory and application of residential carpentry and concrete fundamentals. Processes include floor, wall and roof assembly as well as material estimations, basic concrete form design and cement mixtures and estimating is also included. A house project is included.

A continuation of Building Construction III with advanced building construction fundamentals in finish carpentry, concrete, drywall and cabinet installation is included. Emphasizing residential application. Also included is the study of basic theory in commercial carpentry and construction welding with some application. The house project is continued.

A specialized program of study directly related to the department's area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.