Construction Technology
Are you looking for a career in building? Our program is designed to expand your skills in the building trades industry. Here, you focus on residential construction and commercial construction. Whether you want to remodel homes or help make modern buildings, we have a place for you.
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Industry Focused, Industry Ready
Construction is a high-demand area with multiple job opportunities and great potential for professional advancement into management positions. There’s also great opportunity to own your own business.
Our construction technology curriculum covers a wide range of critical topics related to the world of construction like:
- Construction equipment and safety
- Construction estimating
- Blueprint reading/building codes
- Framing
- Masonry
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
- Electrical and mechanical systems
- Plumbing
Workforce Division: Construction Trades
Already in the industry and want to earn your degree? Our Workforce Division also has a construction pathway. This option is separate from the Construction Technology associate degree and certificate pathways. Find out more about our Construction Trades associate degree.
This program is a partnership between select apprenticeship training organizations and Butler Community College. Apprentices can earn an Associate of Applied Science (15 credit hours-general education) while meeting the requirements needed to obtain their Journeyman’s card during their apprenticeship indenture.
Butler is Building Technology
Professional industry representatives serve on our local advisory board and seek to hire our construction graduates. Butler is also a proud member of the Wichita Area Builders Association and Professional Women in Building Council.
Your Future Career
Our program is designed to get you in the workforce faster than a four-year degree! Your Construction Technology associate degree can lead you to future careers like:
- Construction project manager
- Equipment operator
- Building inspector
Accredited by the NCCER
Butler’s Construction Technology program is officially accredited by The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), a non-profit organization working to standardize credentialing for the industry and revolutionize training for more than 70 craft areas.
Classes You'll Take
These are some examples of courses in our Construction Technology program.
- Residential Masonry
- Ceilings, Walls, and Building Systems
- Construction Management
Construction Technology (Associate of Applied Science)
Construction Technology (Certificate)
Masonry/Concrete Technology (Certificate A)
Construction Technology Certificate Information
Ready to get your start in the industry? Earn your certificate in 3 semesters (including a summer semester). This option is ideal for you if you're looking to begin a construction career as an entry level craft professional or a general laborer seeking to increase your technical skills. We also have students simply considering a generalized program.
Masonry/Concrete Technology Certificate A Information
Do you want to build residential homes with practiced form? Earn your masonry certificate in 2 semesters to become skilled with brick, concrete, stone and block. You learn fundamentals of concrete to pair with your skilled building flair. This option is ideal for you if you're looking to begin a construction career as an entry level craft professional or a general laborer seeking to increase your technical skills. Let us help you get started in the construction building industry.
Requested by Industry, Delivered by Butler
Quote from Larry Weiss
"A fall 2020 national survey by the Association of General Contractors found that 55% of contractors in the Midwest and 59% in Kansas are looking for craft hands; from carpenters to operators and concrete workers."
Thank you to these industry partners for helping Butler bring this needed workforce training to the region: Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Kansas, Eby Construction, Hutton Construction, Simpson Construction, Wildcat Construction and others.
Advisory Board
Meet Butler's Construction Technology Advisory Board. These industry professionals support and advise the dean, faculty and staff on developing the strongest curriculum so our graduates are highly competent and skilled professionals ready for the workforce.
CHAIR: James McNaul, Beran Concrete
VICE-CHAIR: Craig Lofton, Alloy Architecture
SECRETARY: Tyler Dehn, Wildcat Construction
Randal Chickadonz, Superintendent of Rose Hill School District
Larry Walty, Larry Walty Roofing
Kevin Stanfield, Stanfield Roofing
Aaron Stevens, Belford Electric
Vince Haines, Gravity Works Architects
Jared Simpson, Simpson Construction
Cloys Bayless, Associated General Contractors of Kansas
Brandon Pope, All Seasons
Michelle Ruder, BETA
Jon Cressler, BETA
Matt Grange, Carlisle Plumbing & Heating
Joseph Samia, Central Consolidated
Cody Hollister, Conco Construction
Brad Penniston, Cornerstone Construction
Tom Meyers, Crossland Construction
Rob Reynolds, Douglass High School
David Shultz, Farha Roofing
Travis Nittler, Icon Structures
Jamey Johnson, M6 Concrete
Damon Young, Mahaney Group
Larry Weis, Martin K. Eby Corporation
Alan Youngers, McCOWNGORDON
Jim Franchell, Pioneer Materials
David Coulter, Rush Plumbing
Andy Waller, SPS Pavement
Additional Information
Kansas Promise Scholarship Eligible
Qualified students in eligible programs can earn their two-year degree and have their tuition, fees and books paid for.
