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Environmental, Design and Building Technologies Department

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Construction and Maintenance Program

The Residential Building Program is now offering BLDT 170 which fulfills the State of Michigan 60-hour requirement to apply for a Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License.  Call 517-483-5338 for more information.

Residential Building Program

If you're an individual who likes the challenge of building and renovation projects or has always taken a certain degree of pride in your woodworking or carpentry ability, maybe now is the time to channel your interests into a career. There's no better place to begin than with the academic and training experience you can receive through the Residential Building Program at Lansing Community College. In it, you will learn the essentials needed to construct single-family and multiple-family housing complexes such as apartment and condominiums. Generally, program graduates begin on a framing crew and move up to framing crew leader. The next step would be to become a superintendent or construction manager. Many go on to own a building business while others get involved in the supply side of the construction industry.

The employment picture for carpenters is excellent. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, well-trained carpenters can expect an especially favorable employment forecast through 2010 due to the demand for new housing and commercial and industrial operations. Renovation of existing structures will also fuel the need for carpentry professionals. Generally, wages for carpenters can range from $10 to more than $26 an hour.

To train for these careers, begin with us. LCC's Residential Building Program is a highly-respected program that will provide you with strong carpentry skills, skills employers expect their construction workers to possess. Construction techniques, blueprint reading, framing, cost estimating and building codes are just some of the topics covered in the program. Instruction is based on established practices commonly used in residential construction coupled with practical, hands-on application for students in our framing lab. We also offer basic woodworking classes. The popular Builder's License Review course is also available for individuals who want to prepare to take the state exam to gain licensure.

Our faculty members are dedicated, professionals committed to helping you achieve academic and professional success. Each member of our teaching staff brings to the classroom a curriculum filled with the best in trade practices and practical applications to enhance your learning experience. Many have achieved success outside of the classroom as builders and/or company owners, allowing them to add a level of real-world relevance to your learning experience.

Courses are offered throughout the year. Many are offered evenings as well as days to accommodate your schedule. Spring semester begins in January, summer semester begins in June and fall classes begin in August.

We want you in our classroom next semester. If you need direction on how to begin at LCC, let us know what's on your mind and what you need to get started. We've got a place waiting for you in the classroom that can lead you to a great career start. For more information about our Residential Building Program, contact us online.



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