Building Trades

Construction Technology provides experiences related to residential home construction. Second year students are assigned more complex independent projects and are given leadership roles. All aspects of safety are stressed. The students focus on one or two large projects each year.

Instructor: Don Criswell

A Typical Student in Building Trades:

Enjoys hands-on learning
Has math, measurement & conversions ability
Patience and attention to detail
Able to work independently and in small groups
Willing to work in hot, cold, rainy, and snowy weather conditions
Some computer skills

In the past
five years

Students have built 4 houses and completed a building remodel in New Castle
Projects have averaged almost 5,000 square feet with a real estate value averaging more than $400,000
Students have gone on to attend Vincennes, Ivy Tech, Indiana State, and BSU

What You Will Learn

Basic framing, rough carpentry, siding, roofing, wiring, drywall, flooring, and finish carpentry
Introductions to concrete, HVAC, and plumbing

BTD I
BTD II

Course Information

Number of High School Credits:

Prerequisites:

None

Eligible Grade Levels:

11, 12

Location:

New Castle High School and Building Site

Required Cost:

Approximately $213.00 Covers: Personal tools and equipment.