Architectural Construction Technology

At SCTCC we teach our students in the Architectural Construction Technology program the skills they need to succeed in their careers. Our students understand how to read and interpret schematics, manuals, and blueprints and can develop and draw, using conventional drafting techniques, to create preliminary plans and working drawings.

With a degree from our program, students can expect to create conceptual and working drawings on a computer using AutoCad software, identify the structural and architectural elements that apply to the construction of light commercial buildings, and demonstrate an understanding of the thermal-dynamics of building envelopes.

We even equip students with the ability to demonstrate skills to use systematic procedures for takeoff, listing, and pricing of materials for residential and commercial construction and utilize an understanding of the principles of residential floor plan and exterior design. When graduating from SCTCC, you will have the ability to read and interpret residential and commercial building plans, including Civil, Architectural, Structural and Mechanical-Electrical selections.

To ensure our graduates are prepared for the workforce, we also teach them how to interpret various bidding procedures, finds, and disseminate information from commercial project manuals. Students will show skills of using principles of design that apply to multi-family and light commercial construction and identifying basic requirements of the IRC, Minnesota Building Code, and ADA Codes.

Quick Glance

• Read and interpret schematics, manuals, and blueprints 
• Develop and draw (using conventional drafting techniques) preliminary plans and working drawings 
• Create conceptual and working drawings on a computer using AutoCad software 
• Identify the structural and architectural elements that apply to the construction of light commercial buildings 
• Demonstrate an understanding of the thermal-dynamics of building envelopes 
• Demonstrate skills in using a systematic procedure for takeoff, listing and pricing of materials for residential and commercial construction 
• Read and interpret residential and commercial building plans, including Civil, Architectural, Structural and Mechanical-Electrical selections 
• Interpret various bidding procedures and finds and disseminates information from commercial project manuals 
• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of residential floor plan and exterior design 
• Uses principles of design that apply to multi-family and light commercial construction 
• Identifies basic requirements of the IRC, Minnesota Building Code, and ADA Codes 

There are many career paths for SCTCC graduates with a degree in Architectural Construction Technology. Our students can work as general contractors, material suppliers, drafters, or even estimators. SCTCC graduates have even found opportunities in architectural and engineering firms, building material centers, and building material manufacturers.

With so many versatile skills that are highly adaptable in the workforce, our students have found jobs with a variety of companies. Students have worked at construction companies, architectural firms, engineering firms, building material suppliers and manufacturers, and some can even work for themselves.

A day in the life of an SCTCC graduate often consists of working as a drafter for an architectural firm while using their skills in using AutoCad software and utilizing knowledge of floor plans.

Quick Glance

Types of Careers

• General contractors 
• Architectural and engineering firms 
• building material centers 
• Material suppliers 
• Building material manufacturers 
• Drafters 
• Estimators 

Potential Employers

• Construction Companies 
• Architectural Firms 
• Engineering Firms 
• Building Material Suppliers 
• Building Material Manufacturers 
• Self Employed

Our graduates from SCTCC have worked with several successful companies that are leading in Architectural Construction Technology. Students have found employment opportunities with CentraCare, Xcel, and even The Design Team.

We ensure our students have the skills they need to work wherever their path takes them. Whether they want to work with Coldspring, Allen Edwin Homes, VAA Engineering, Distinctive Drafting and Design, or Werschay Homes, it is possible. Our graduates have worked with all of those companies and even more.

Quick Glance

• CentraCare
• Coldspring
• Xcel
• Allen Edwin Homes
• The Design Team
• VAA Engineering
• Distinctive Drafting and Design
• Werschay Homes

Whether you want to enter the workforce or continue your education, SCTCC is prepared to help you reach your goals. Our general education courses can transfer and are part of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).

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