Construction

The Boldt Company and students partner together to build modular unit Photo Credit: Graham Washatka of Graham Images As finishing touches are put on the college’s new $1.4 million Construction Training Center (CTC) in Oshkosh, students in the Construction Management Technology (CMT) program recently took delivery of a valuable contribution to the training job site.

Students from three programs help with new home for adults with disabilities In May of 2023, the latest building project for students in the Residential Building Construction program was a dusty plot of land overcome by tall grass. Months later, a one-story, four-bedroom house stands proudly on the property, and in a few months, students will hand

Career Program: Construction Management TechnologyOriginally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: AppletonAttended FVTC: Fall 2021-Spring 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I chose to study this program because I have always been interested in construction. In my first year at Fox Valley Tech, I completed the Residential Building Construction technical diploma program and used that as a steppingstone to the Construction

Versatile lab allows students to continually build up and tear down building project It is only fitting that shovels of dirt be turned over to officially kick off the construction of a new training center for students in the Construction Management Technology (CMT) program. When completed, the Construction Training Center (CTC) will allow students to

Long-time community partner donates protective gear A generous donation from a local employer and long-standing community partner is a welcome layer of protection for students, faculty and staff at Fox Valley Technical College. As students in agriculture, construction and transportation-related programs return to class this fall, they will benefit from a hefty supply of new

Instructor sees changes coming in the classroom The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is growing at a fast pace and with it comes the need for workers to be upskilled in using the new technology. In fact, a 2021 industry survey by the Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) found that regional manufacturers

Construction students will build house for adults with disabilities It’s always been crystal clear. Students in Residential Building Construction enter the technical diploma program knowing they will learn and sharpen their skills by building a single-family house from the studs up. But this spring things changed a bit and for the first time, students will build a

Career Program: Construction Management TechnologyOriginally From: Combined LocksCurrent Residence: MenashaAge: 19Years of Attendance at FVTC: Fall 2021-Spring 2023 Why did you choose to study this field? I chose to attend FVTC for Construction Management because, through high school, I really found a passion for construction. The construction industry is incredibly unique due to the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment you

Career Program: Residential Building ConstructionOriginally From: TanzaniaCurrent Residence: OshkoshAge: 21Years of Attendance at FVTC: 2 Years Why did you choose to study this field? I was interested in construction because I have always enjoyed working with my hands. Someday I would like to help my family and others by fixing things that require the skill of a professional carpenter. Tell