Building Construction

Lawson State Community College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

The Building Construction Program prepares students for successful employment in residential and commercial construction. Coursework combined with field experience positions graduates for careers as project managers, field superintendents, estimators, field engineers, and building code officials. The 62-credit-hour AAS degree covers construction tools and materials, blueprint reading, framing, concrete applications, codes, and project management.

Credits

62 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ORI 101Orientation

1 cr

ENG 101English Composition I

3 cr

BUC 110Basic Construction Tools and Materials

3 cr

BUC 113Basic Construction Print Reading

3 cr

BUC 115Roof and Ceiling Framing

3 cr

BUC 121Floors and Walls Framing

3 cr

BUC 141On-Grade Concrete Applications

3 cr

CMT 101Construction Materials and Methods

3 cr

Program Details

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Requirements

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Building Construction

Lawson State Community College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

Credits

62 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingManagement of Personnel ResourcesMonitoringActive LearningMathematicsWritingSystems EvaluationQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageDesignMechanicalEconomics and AccountingComputers and ElectronicsPublic Safety and Security

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityVisualizationMathematical ReasoningNumber FacilitySpeech RecognitionManual DexterityFinger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessTrunk Strength

Tasks

Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifica
Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedure
Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations
Develop or implement quality control programs.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
Direct how drone technology is used for site inspections and progress monitoring, ensuring accurate and timely project completion.
Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustment
Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
Use remote sensing technologies or drones to evaluate site conditions when in-person visits are not feasible.
Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ens
Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
Inspect structures to determine cause and origin of damage.
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails,
Use drones for site surveying and to inspect hard-to-reach areas of a structure.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareDocument management softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareSpreadsheet softwareData base user interface and query softwareAccounting softwareFacilities management softwareWord processing softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareCompliance softwareElectronic mail softwareProject management softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Acetylene welding equipmentAdjustable wrenchesAerial personnel liftsAir compressorsAllen wrenchesAmmetersAnalog temperature analyzersArc welding equipmentBackhoesBand sawsBench visesBiscuit joinersBlasting machinesBrick trowelsBubble levelsDroneDeployFixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles UAVGas detection sensorsLaptop computersLarge-format scannersLaser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systemsLasersLevelsMulti-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles UAVPersonal computersPocket personal computers PCRGB camerasThermal imaging camerasTransit levelsDesktop computers

Work Values

IndependenceRelationshipsAchievementSupportWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Work crew schedules and daily activity plans — coordinate and adjust with reduced oversight to align labor resources with project timelines on mid-size construction sites.
Blueprints and technical specifications — read and translate into clear task assignments for trade workers across multiple disciplines on a commercial project.
Job site safety inspections — conduct routinely and independently, documenting findings and initiating corrective actions to maintain compliance with OSHA standards.
Material and worker requirements for upcoming project phases — estimate using production data and historical records to support purchasing and staffing decisions.
Supply and material requisitions — initiate and track through inventory management software to prevent delays on active construction projects.
Worker productivity and output quality — monitor using project management software and direct observation, identifying common problems and applying standard corrective measures.
Inter-trade work activities — coordinate with adjacent crews and subcontractors to sequence tasks and minimize scheduling conflicts on multi-phase job sites.
New crew members — instruct in site-specific safety procedures and trade practices using on-the-job demonstration and company training materials.
Personnel conflicts and workflow disruptions — identify root causes and recommend practical solutions to a project manager to restore crew performance.
Progress reports and site documentation — compose using spreadsheet and document management software to keep project stakeholders informed of schedule and quality status.

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ORI 101Orientation

1 cr

ENG 101English Composition I

3 cr

BUC 110Basic Construction Tools and Materials

3 cr

BUC 113Basic Construction Print Reading

3 cr

BUC 115Roof and Ceiling Framing

3 cr

BUC 121Floors and Walls Framing

3 cr

BUC 141On-Grade Concrete Applications

3 cr

CMT 101Construction Materials and Methods

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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