DFT 124 - Materials in Manufacturing and Construction

2 Credits
In this course you will learn how commercial buildings are built: what methods and equipment are used as well as the various materials that are used in the commercial building construction process. You will see what materials and methods are good for which applications and see how manufacturing plays a huge role in building construction. You will know the ins and outs of building construction from the ground all the way up to the roofing finishes.

NOTE: For students who started the program before Fall 2020, this course is 3 credits.

Course Outcomes

Define how different materials are used in commercial construction.
Describe how commercial buildings are built.
Explain how manufacturing and emerging technology impact the commercial construction industry.