It seems that everyone around the country and the world wants a piece of the action in Florida. Our warm climate, gorgeous views, tourist attractions and diverse populations make us one of the most attractive places to live, work and visit. As one of the fastest growing states in the country, according to the latest Census numbers, Florida is at the epicenter of construction and development. Are you ready to get your own piece of the action in building construction here in Florida? Let it start with an affordable education at Broward College.

An Associate of Science (AS) degree in Broward College’s Building Construction Technology program gives you a competitive advantage in South Florida’s booming construction industry as new, more complex building methods and materials create a need for professionals with up-to-date knowledge and skills. By the time you graduate, you will be well-equipped to manage the construction of a full range of structures, including:

Program Details

Established since 1991, the Building Construction Technology program emphasizes hands-on, real-world applications of construction management methods. Your training will be focused on the latest state-of-the-art techniques as well as the fundamentals. Our curriculum allows you to create a foundation for a career in construction management and supervision, and offers a clear-cut advantage in today’s competitive job market. Our evening and weekend format makes it possible for you to put in a full day at work while pursuing your studies.

Courses focus on:

  • Building codes and standards
  • Managing construction projects
  • How to coordinate with local infrastructure
  • Working with construction documents
  • Creating project estimates and schedules
  • Understanding basic principles of construction law
  • Materials and Methods of Construction
  • OSHA 30 Construction Industry Certification

Core classes are offered once a year, others twice a year with general education courses offered year round. The intimacy of a small program gives you the opportunity to build strong relationships with your classmates, in addition to asking questions of your professors without having to compete for their attention. Our students are a highly diverse group of individuals ranging from high school graduates to adults who have been working for many years with many of our students already employed in the construction industry.

Classes are located at the Willis Holcombe Center in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, and are conveniently offered in the evenings starting at 6:00pm and Saturdays during the day and up to 43% of the Associate of Science Degree can be completed online. Our program and faculty’s flexibility make it possible for you to earn your degree even if you are employed full time.

Technological developments and a growing population drive the demand for graduates of the Building Construction Technology program. Job growth nationwide will rise at an average level, with a 16% percent increase in new jobs for construction managers expected through 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nationally, salaries in construction management range from $49,680 to $144,520.

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Graduates of Broward College’s Building Construction program have found work as:

  • Estimators
  • Schedulers
  • Project managers
  • Building inspectors
  • First-line supervisors
  • Construction managers
  • Managers of construction trades and extraction workers

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In order to succeed in this program and later on in your chosen field, you should:

  • Be able to take direction well
  • Work well in team environments
  • Possess a keen eye for detail and accuracy
  • Have good organizational and time management skills
  • Be able to communicate clearly, in writing and in person
  • Enjoy mathematics and the application of math formulas

All full-time and adjunct professors are active in the construction and/or A/E industry. Many are licensed contractors and/or hold Master of Science degrees in Construction Management.

Broward College’s experienced faculty and local industry leaders such as the Association of Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC), the Stiles Corporation, and the Pirtle Construction Company have collaborated to develop a curriculum that addresses the construction industry’s specific needs in Broward and South Florida. The relationship between our active professors and industry leaders produces graduates with relevant training and provides employers with capable employees.

Courses in Building Construction Technology focus on construction management skills and helps satisfy part of the eligibility requirements for the Florida Contractor's License exam. To complete the associate’s degree program, 60 credits are needed, which generally takes two years to complete if you enroll as a full-time student. An 18 credit certificate is also offered. It provides basic knowledge needed for employment in the industry and can be rolled into the A.S. degree program.

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Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation

Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Broward College.

Contact Us

Program Manager
Felix M. Lorenzo
florenzo@broward.edu 

Building Construction Technology Department
954-201-7513

Willis Holcombe Center (Downtown)
111 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
4th Floor

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