Construction Technology

This course will apply fundamental mathematical skills and critical thinking to solve basic construction problems. A review of numbers, fractions, ratios, angles and triangles, weights, measures and conversions, and formulas for calculating area and volume will be included. Problem solving will use cases that introduce concepts of the estimating process for selected parts of a construction project including lumber pricing, footings, foundations, girders, sill plates, bridging, floor joists, flooring, wall framing, and roofing.

Students develop a working knowledge of the Massachusetts State Building Code for residential properties and learn the process of constructing a residential building from ground to finish with an emphasis on building code requirements. This course is helpful in obtaining information and skills necessary to pass the Massachusetts Restricted – One and Two Family Dwelling Construction Supervisors Exam.

This is a first course in computer aided drafting with a focus on Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Civil 3D software. Civil engineers are encouraged to have knowledge of this software. Students are introduced to the standard graphical means of communication between the civil engineer and the constructor. The emphasis is on developing drafting techniques using the computer as the drafting tool. Specific topics include 2-D drawing, multi-view drawing, orthographic views, dimensioning, sectional views, and graphic patterns.

This is a second course in computer-aided drafting. A brief review of CON130 is followed by advanced skill acquisition in land survey modeling, modeling existing ground using surfaces, designing in 2D using alignments, designing vertically using profiles, and basics of 3D design. Students hone their skills in using Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.

This course focuses on architectural drafting techniques utilizing Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Civil 3D drafting software as the drafting tool. Students review and expand their knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D drawing commands and techniques while learning basic through advanced drafting concepts. The production of a basic set of architectural drawings is completed throughout the semester.

This advanced course provides students with practical experience in preparing working drawings for building construction. The class utilizes concepts developed in CON130 and CON200 utilizing Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Civil 3D drafting and documentation software. A complete set of residential working drawings are prepared over the course of the semester. A comprehensive exploration of the architectural process is communicated and advanced drafting and AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills are applied.