Construction school training courses in Detroit, MI (public, in-house or online)

This is a print reading course that familiarizes students with skilled trades, construction industry/trades, and
architecture including: Energy (HVAC) Technology, plumbing, pipefitting, electrical, carpentry, steel and
other related construction technical and trades. Included are project management and estimating. Topics will
include an introduction to print reading, working fractions and decimals, measurement, and volume
measurement. Of great importance to the trades and technica...

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The Associate in Applied Science degree in Building Construction Trades is a specifically designed program
for building and construction trades journeypersons who have completed a formal apprenticeship program
registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, U.S. Department of Labor or a bona-fide program
recognized by HFCC. Formal classroom-related instruction associated with the sponsored apprenticeship
program will be evaluated and up to 20 hours of college credit ma...

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The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Architecture/Construction Technology teaches
architectural CAD/drafting and building construction methods and materials. This includes both residential
and commercial building types. Laboratory classes provide students with experience in the areas of
residential and commercial construction materials, computer-aided drafting and design, cost estimating,
construction methods, presentation techniques, residential construction practi...

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This course explores basic principles for testing decisions made in designing and constructing a green building for commercial or institutional use. Topics include green building assessment standards; sustainable sites and landscaping; materials selection; water, energy, and indoor environmental quality.

A study of contracts, the Michigan builder’s licensing statute, mechanic’s liens, real estate law, warranties, construction financing, and taxes designed to introduce the student to the areas of the law he should be familiar with in the construction industry. Contains material that will help student prepare to take the Michigan Residential Builders License Examination.