CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

This two-year program administered through the South Bend Community School Corporation begins at Riley High School and is completed senior year at a construction site where students build a house. Students learn the skills necessary to use machinery and software, and strategically plan and oversee projects. Students gain an understanding of advanced field construction methods and equipment.

Students Learn

• Carpentry

• Design

• Drafting

• Project planning and phases

• Survey work

• Construction equipment

• Wireless and advanced building technology

• Inventory management

A short time lapse video of a student construction build can be viewed here.

Potential Careers

Upon graduation:

• Building inspector

• Contractor

• Cost estimator

• Heavy equipment operator

Associate degree:

• Engineering technician

Bachelor’s degree:

• Adjunct instructor

• Construction restoration inspector

• Information systems technician

• Project engineer

• Project manager