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Building Construction: Description of Major Accredited by the American Council for Construction Education, this program combines the technical and managerial aspects of the construction industry. The required courses focus on construction, technical competency, and business. Students are also involved in team and leadership exercises. Upon completion of the four-year, 134-credit-hour curriculum, students receive a bachelor of science in building construction. Students take classes in structural, mechanical, and electrical systems; engineering design; and construction means, methods, and materials. Other courses cover estimating and bidding strategies, planning and scheduling, construction procedures, financing, contracts, economics, company operations, and project management. With this degree, students are prepared to pursue management and supervisory positions in construction, homebuilding, and facilities professions. |
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