Building Trades: Building Construction
From the foundation to the finish: build your future.
At Alfred State, you’ll learn by doing in New York’s #1-ranked program and the #6 program in the nation (U.S. News & World Report). The Building Trades: Building Construction AOS gives you hands-on training in the essential skills of carpentry and masonry for residential and light-frame commercial buildings. You’ll gain extensive experience in building layout, foundations, framing, sheathing, trim, block work, brick, and concrete construction—preparing you for a successful career in the construction trades.
Pioneer Quotes:
"Alfred State's outside-the-box teaching methods and real-world, hands-on approach allowed me to enter the workforce as a project manager with confidence." -Jake Grisewood, '13
"Since graduating, I have had the confidence to do work that I had otherwise no experience doing. My confidence came from the hands-on training I went through. This is just one of the ways that Alfred State has helped my career." -John Asquith, '14
Program Details
Courses You May Take
BLCT3602: Residential Remodel
Credits: 2
BLCT4306: Building Construction Lab IV
Credits: 6
BLCT4492: Commercial Construction
Credits: 2
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Entrance Requirements
Recommended
- Algebra and Geometry
In building construction, you’ll practice accurate measurement, layout, and cutting while learning to safely operate industry-standard tools and equipment. You’ll estimate and manage materials, read blueprints, and solve job-site challenges. Alongside technical training, you’ll strengthen your communication, math, and computer skills, ensuring you can build, supervise, and succeed on construction projects from start to finish.
Facilities and Labs
Alfred State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.
With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
Wondering where your skills can take you? Our career tool lets you explore real job titles, key skills, salary ranges, and job outlook data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nationally or for New York State.
See how your Alfred State degree connects directly to in-demand careers and start planning your future with confidence.
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You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.
