Construction Management Technology
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A New Learning Curve for Construction Students
Construction isn’t always about straight and square. Thanks to an industry donation, Construction Management Technology (CMT) students are working with specialized materials designed to bend and curve. Flex-Ability Concepts donated multiple pieces of flexible metal framing and arch components often used in commercial construction. With the donated materials, students practice creating curved walls, soffits, ceilings
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Student Spotlight: Jacob Sterns
Career Program: Construction Management Technology (CMT)Originally From: Ida, MICurrent Residence: New LondonYear Started at FVTC: 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I grew up with dirt under my nails and a deep appreciation for working with my hands, building everything from decks to sheds, because I find it grounding to create something tangible. While
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Final Beam Hoisted for New Construction Training Center
With the clip of a ribbon and a ceremonial beam hoisted into place, the Fox Valley Technical College’s Construction Training Center is officially complete. The college broke ground on the unique $1.4 million outdoor training facility in September of 2023. The new facility allows students in the Construction Management Technology (CMT) associate degree program to fully construct and deconstruct
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Taking Delivery on a 20,000 lb. Donation
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.
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Student Spotlight: Aidan O’Brien
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
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Training Center to Create Hands-On Building Experience
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
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The Future of AI in Construction Careers
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
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Celebrating our Graduates: Hannah Gegare
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
