Construction
Whether residential, commercial, industrial, or recreational, construction has always played a central role in human life. Through construction courses that incorporate learning opportunities outside school, students will learn about the tools, equipment, and processes required to design, construct, and maintain a variety of buildings and structures. They will also learn about the construction industry’s health and safety standards, building codes and regulations, and employment opportunities and careers in the various sectors of the industry. Note that a construction project may result in a product, system, process, or service. It may also involve production, repair, or maintenance.

Using tools is something every person must know for living. In the Construction Technology class learning to use these tools is a main part of the course. Many of the tools used include saws, sanders, hammers, and blades. They learn to cut, shave, wax, and finish all sorts of different types of wood with these tools. Without these instruments the students would not be able to create the pieces they build.
(Photo above: A Holy Cross Construction student operates a jointer/planer.)