Construction Technology Major

• What is Construction Technology?
• What Kinds of Students Major in Construction Technology?
• What Courses Do Construction Technology Majors Take?
• List of Construction Technology Jobs
• What is the Median Salary Range for Construction Technology Careers?
• College and University Departments to Consider

What is Construction Technology?

Construction technology programs offer the preparation that leads to professional management careers involving the delivery of constructed facilities. For example, they take on leadership roles in the construction of buildings, transportation systems, industrial systems, and energy-related construction projects. These programs graduate professionals who can guide construction from conception to completion. Construction technology majors are professionals who are skilled in the complexities of construction project management, project design and contracting. Along with an overview of essential engineering basics, they obtain knowledge, understanding and experience in management and supervision, business accounting and cost control, field engineering and project analysis, design and implementation. Construction technology programs enable students to apply advanced materials, construction, and design techniques to construction problems. Students study construction materials, estimating, surveying, construction management, and architectural drafting. Students learn to organize the available workforce, materials and equipment to design, manage and support construction projects. Graduates are employed in a variety of professional construction positions. They take on active roles in construction projects and apply technology solutions to the problems that arise in this field. Graduates require the ability to apply their problem solving and critical thinking skills to specific, technical applications. Many construction technology programs are designed to enable graduates of two-year, associate degree programs to complete a baccalaureate degree.

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What Kinds of Students Major in Construction Technology?

Construction technology programs hold particular interest to persons who want to combine theory and application in their study. The emphasis on actual on-the-job, in the field, implementation of projections is different from the experiences of many civil engineers who are more likely to be involved in design work. The typical building science student has interests in science and engineering, some artistic abilities and a desire to put their knowledge to work. They must strong backgrounds in mathematics and physics. These students see themselves as builders, rather than as designers. Further, construction technology students wish to develop their managerial as well as their technical skills. An emphasis on current technological advancements requires them to obtain enhanced computing skills. As a supervisor in construction projects, students must see themselves as being able to hone their people skills and being able to work well in teams.

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What Courses Do Construction Technology Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Construction Technology majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

Concrete Structures	Constructed Project Quality
Construction Project Management	Construction Safety
Costs Estimating	Elements of Geology
Experience in Construction	Legal Aspects of Construction
Management Courses	Project Analysis and Design
Specifications - Contracts and Codes	Steel Structures

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List of Potential Jobs in Construction Technology

These professions and professional organizations illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly related to employment than others, however. You should consider the likelihood of employment after graduation carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you should determine what the prospects are for this or any major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment in second major or in a minor.

Construction Purchasing Agent	Building Inspector
Contract Manager	Contract Negotiator
Entrepreneur Developer	Home Building Supervisor
Project Cost Estimator	Site Manager
Surveyor

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What is the Median Salary Range for Construction Technology Careers?

U.S. Median Salary(starting):$53,400

U.S. Median Salary(mid-career):$89,600

Note: These numbers are national averages so you could make more or less than these amounts. Actual expected salaries will vary depending on your chosen career path, experience, and even your geographic location. Are you interested in detailed information about the forecasted demand for a particular profession? Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you to search on a particular job, whether listed here or not, to give you this information.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Colleges and Universities offering majors in Construction Technology

MyMajors complete list has 641 schools in the USA with a major in Construction Technology.
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