Construction Systems

Since humankind’s first attempts to use technology to overcome the adversity in the natural world, we have used some elements of Construction Systems to solve the problems at hand. Current technologies in construction use highly sophisticated materials and procedures combined in a manner that make buildings economically feasible for a large percentage of our population. Construction activities have a major impact on people’s lives, and provide a wide variety of occupations in each community.

This course is designed to provide students with a general understanding of the four main fields of construction as well as the materials and processes used in building and designing new construction projects. This course is founded on the belief  that all students should possess a general knowledge of the systems used to construct a residential structure or other construction type project.

Career opportunities, and job qualifications will be discussed throughout the course. Since all structures built will have an impact on the environment in which they are constructed, this course will explore how these impacts can be positive and/or negative