• You can take construction courses at a school in Pennsylvania.Hard working construction worker at a construction scene. image by Andy Dean from Fotolia.com
  
  Construction is a large industry that typically requires a high level of skill and capability from workers. Many specialties are available, such as general contracting, repair and maintenance, carpentry, sustainable design and project management. The U.S. Bureau of Labor finds that the demand for professionally-trained construction workers will increase by at least 19 percent through to 2018 due to population growth and aging infrastructure. Several schools in Pennsylvania offer hands-on training courses in a range of areas within the construction industry.
  
  

Triangle Tech

• Triangle Tech has six locations throughout Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh, Erie, Greensburg, DuBois, Sunbury and Bethlehem. It offers an associate degree in specialized technology with a major in carpentry and construction technology. Course topics include tools and safety, blueprint reading, cost estimating, remodeling, cabinet making, roofing techniques, interior millwork, exterior finishes, contracting and framing for floors, walls and roofs.
  
  Triangle Tech
  
  1940 Perrysville Avenue
  
  Pittsburgh, PA 15214
  
  412-359-1000
  
  triangle-tech.edu
  
  

Pennsylvania College of Technology

• The School of Construction and Design Technologies at the Pennsylvania College of Technology offers two training programs in construction: a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (BCM) and a Bachelor of Science in Building Science and Sustainable Design. The BCM degree includes general education courses in English, communication, math, physics and business in addition to hands-on training in construction materials and methods, surveying, estimating, structural analysis and design, project management and safety standards.
  
  The Building Science and Sustainable Design program trains students in all aspects of the design and construction of energy efficient buildings. Additional programs are also available in architectural technology, construction technology, electrical technology, construction management and technology for heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
  
  Pennsylvania College of Technology
  
  One College Avenue
  
  Williamsport, PA 17701
  
  800-367-9222
  
  pct.edu
  
  

Community College of Philadelphia

• The Community College of Philadelphia offers an associate in applied science degree in construction management. Course topics include construction materials and design, computer-aided drafting, building codes, surveying, cost estimating, contracting, structural analysis and building redevelopment. General education coursework in English, math, science and behavioral science is also required. Student must maintain a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 or better throughout the program.
  
  Community College of Philadelphia
  
  1700 Spring Garden Street
  
  Philadelphia, PA 19130
  
  215-751-8010
  
  ccp.edu
  
  

Lehigh Carbon Community College

• Lehigh Carbon Community College offers both a certificate and an associate of applied science in construction technology. Course topics include blueprint reading, industrial math, basic architectural drafting, computer-aided drafting, manufacturing technology, framing construction and surveying. The degree program also includes general education coursework in the liberal arts and sciences and a professional construction practicum.
  
  Lehigh Carbon Community College
  
  4525 Education Park Dr.
  
  Schnecksville, PA 18078
  
  610-799-2121
  
  lccc.edu
  
  

Delaware County Community College

• Delaware County Community College has several locations in Pennsylvania, including Media, Downingtown, Sharon Hill, Whiteland Business Park and West Grove. It offers many different course options in construction technology and management.
  
  Associate of applied science degree programs are available with majors in architectural technology, computer-aided drafting and design, construction management technology and power utility technology.
  
  Several certificate programs are also available, including residential and finish carpentry, electrical technology, construction supervision and building maintenance. Non-credit courses in carpentry, electrical technology and construction codes are also offered.
  
  Delaware County Community College
  
  901 South Media Line Road
  
  Media, PA 19063-1094
  
  610-359-5000
  
  dccc.edu