Construction Technology Degrees

Detailed profiles of schools for Construction Technology from the EdRef college search portal.

Construction Technology programs teach students how to become effective managers of construction projects. They prepare graduates to work in the fields of building science, building services, estimation, building law, commercial construction, communication, building administration, and residential construction. Those who pursue a bachelor's degree may specialize in structural design, civil design, construction, or surveying. Students have the option of including trade work with their study of management and supervision. Many students participate in some type of internship during the later part of the program.

Students who graduate from these programs may go on to enter jobs such as general superintendent, project manager, executive construction manager, general construction manager, construction superintendent, or constructor. They may obtain jobs where they specialize in specification writing, scheduling, or estimating. The programs typically focus on supervision, management, and administrative skills.