Select your area of focus
Students entering this bachelor degree as first semester freshman must declare a dual degree in one of the following associate's degrees:
Residential Construction Technology & Management
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)
About this program
This bachelor-level program lays the framework in residential construction. Studying everything from layout to materials and methods, you’ll learn what it takes to build a home and a career. Management courses on topics like estimating, scheduling, and code compliance coupled with leadership-building experience fuel your momentum to play a leading role in this dynamic field.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
Careers
- Builder
- Job foreman
- Site supervisor
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- Directed Building Technology Electives (BRM)
- Construction Estimating (BCT255)
- Residential Management I (BCT300)
- Managing Construction Safety (BCT307)
- Residential Design & Build (BCT321)
- Managing Changes During Construction (BCT322)
- Residential Construction Industry Internship (BCT477)
- Contemporary Issues in Residential Construction (BCT342)
- Residential Management II (BCT308)
- Residential Building Systems (BCT330)
- Advanced Residential Estimating & Scheduling (BCT411)
- Advanced Mechanical Systems (BCT420)
- Residential Building Construction Project (BCT409)
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
- Physics Survey (PHS103) or
- Physics with Technological Applications (PHS114)
- Construction Estimating (BCT255)
- Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective (CDP)
- Residential Management I (BCT300)
- Managing Construction Safety (BCT307)
- Core Historical Perspective (HIP)
- Residential Design & Build (BCT321)
- Managing Changes During Construction (BCT322)
- Core Arts Perspective (ARP)
- Science Elective (SCI) or
- Science Elective with lab (SCL)
- Residential Construction Industry Internship (BCT477)
- Contemporary Issues in Residential Construction (BCT342)
- Residential Management II (BCT308)
- Residential Building Systems (BCT330)
- Core Social Science Perspective (SSP)
- Advanced Residential Estimating & Scheduling (BCT411)
- Advanced Mechanical Systems (BCT420)
- Residential Building Construction Project (BCT409)
Virtual Tour
Building Construction
If you're looking to take the lead in residential or commercial construction, this is the pathway for you. From installing millwork and drywall to roofing and exterior finishing, you'll learn what it takes to do the work and lead the crew. In this video, you'll explore the program, get a glimpse of the lab spaces, and meet faculty with real-world experience.
Maker Profiles
Student
Jaymz McClelland
Building Construction
When he was offered a paid summer internship with one of the country’s largest concrete contractors, Jaymz couldn’t have been more excited. And when graduates, Lithco wants him back as a full-time project engineer.
Student
Madison Kistler
Building Construction
Applied Technology Studies
She quickly found a home on the women’s soccer team and the flexibility to explore new and exciting career paths.
Alumni
Chase Forry
Building Construction
This veteran took advantage of his service benefits and earned a degree in Building Construction.
Student
Hanna Gibson
Building Construction
Hanna's father worked in construction. Now she's following in his footsteps.
Featured Videos
Wildcat Spotlight: Tucker Phillippe-Johansson
Meet Tucker—a men’s tennis player and Residential Construction Technology & Management student. For Tucker, Penn College was a win-win. He’s able to complete collegiately and guaranteed an immersive learning experience. Check out his story and learn why he loves Wildcat life on and off the court.
Makerspace: dream, create and innovate!
The makerspace is an open workshop for all students. Take hands-on learning to the next level. Explore your creativity. Bring your ideas to light. Collaborate with other students, faculty and staff, or work independently to test theories, explore ideas, and gain real-world skills to power your career.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Mar 1
Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, March 19 AM - 3 PM
Apr 6
Undergraduate Open House
Sunday, April 69 AM - 3 PM
Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Related Programs
Follow your passion
Student Life
Lead and put your skills to the test
Penn College Construction Association (PCCA)
SkillsUSA
Student Organizations at Penn College
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
Penn College News
10.28.2024
Two 'pop-up' employer info tables set this week
For Penn College students seeking job or internship opportunities, Career Services has scheduled two Pop-Up Employer Information Tables on campus this week: On Monday, Oct. 28, Letterkenny Army Depot is hosting a table in the Hager Lifelong Education Center lobby (outside of KDR) from 10 am to 2 pm. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Friends in Action is hosting a table in the Carl Building Technologies Center hallway from 10 am to 2 pm.
10.19.2024
'Build My Future' opens doors to explore
More than 700 students from 20 area high schools and career and technology education centers attended Penn College’s fifth PA Build My Future event on Thursday to discover what a career in the construction industry might look like. Faculty and students in Penn College’s construction and architecture division were joined by 25 industry partners to provide hands-on demonstrations and activities.
10.17.2024
Construction company to host 'pop-up' Monday
A. Pickett Construction, Inc. has scheduled a Pop-Up Employer Information Table for Monday, Oct. 21, in the Carl Building Technologies Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The company is recruiting carpenter helpers, carpenters, assistant HVAC technicians, assistant business administrators, assistant project managers and assistant estimators. Interested students should bring their resumes.
Dual Degree
Study Abroad
Gain global experience
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Student Experience
The community as their classroom
Women in Construction builds confidence in tomorrow’s workforce
The Women in Construction club coordinated activities for ninth through 12th graders, including a networking lunch and group sessions in the architecture/sustainable design, building construction and HVAC/plumbing labs.
More Information
Special Admissions Requirements
Students entering this bachelor’s degree must declare a dual degree with one of the following associate's degree majors:
Architecture (AX)
Building Construction Technology (CB)
Concrete Science Technology (SS)
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology (HV)
Current students in any of the above associate degrees who desire to earn a bachelor’s degree in Residential Construction Technology and Management must declare a dual degree with this major. Established dual degree requirements must be satisfied.
Students transferring from other programs within Penn College, or other institutions, with an A.A.S. in a related applied construction technology field will be evaluated for admission to the Residential Construction Technology and Management major based on their degree and related technical coursework.
Students transferring from other institutions with an A.A.S. in a related applied construction technology field will be evaluated for admission to the Residential Construction Technology and Management major based on their degree and related technical coursework. General education coursework will be evaluated according to the transfer standards of the institution (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Students are required to purchase their own personal tools as they progress through the program. Not all tools are required initially, and students should talk to their instructors on the first day of classes to find out which ones are required. Students who qualify for financial aid may purchase their tools through the College Store.
View the Building Construction Technology Tool List
Tools are available for purchase through The College Store .
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
- Mr. Steve Brannan, '07, '09, Construction Manager, Toll Brothers Inc.
- Mr. Doug J Cassatt, Sales Representative, North Region, Lehigh Cement Company
- Mr. Thomas J Collins, President, Phoenix Contractors, Inc.
- Mr. Seth Culbert, '07, '09, Assistant Project Manager, Jingoli Power
- Mr. Brian S Ferguson, '08, '09, Vice President, Ferguson Construction Company
- Mr. Carl Hillyard, Retired Instructor (PCT)
- Mr. Robert Jones
- Mr. Ken Kurtz, President/CEO, Ken Kurtz Builders
- Mr. Dustin M Ott, '08, '10, Project Manager, Clayco
- Mr. Warren Peter, '74, President/CEO, Warren Peter Construction, Inc.
- Mr. Zachary Reiver, '12, Assistant Project Manager/Field Engineer, E. R. Stuebner, Inc.
- Mr. Thomas A Whitehouse, '11, '13, Project Engineer II, Harkins Builders
