Building Science and Construction Technologies

Building Science and Construction Technologies

Through hands-on learning, you’ll cover all aspects of building maintenance including safety procedures, use of building materials, carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC and many other topics. The Building Environmental Technologies associate degree provides you with the training needed to obtain a position in the building technology industry.

SFCC’s building science and construction program also offers a Construction and Home Remodel Building Certificate that prepares students for entry-level positions in residential remodeling and construction.

Nationwide, the need for carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and other construction workers is rapidly growing. According to the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), in New Mexico alone there are more than 70,000 building and construction job openings. 

Construction laborers earn a median salary of $44,310, while carpenters earn a median salary of $56,350 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The pace of building and construction activity is expected to increase, continuing to drive the demand for workers at every level in the industry.