Construction

Instructors

Trades & Management
Ryan Clayton

Ryan Clayton

General Contractor

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Plumbing
Timothy Ludwig

Timothy Ludwig

Master Plumber

[email protected]

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Construction Trades

Trade Student Masonry

Construction Trades is a hands-on course where students learn the skills and techniques used to build and finish real construction projects. Students will work with professional tools and materials while developing skills in framing, roofing, doors and windows, exterior systems, drywall, interior finishes, flooring, and more. This course is built around hands-on learning, with students spending most of their time constructing real house projects. Through individual and team projects, students will experience the construction process from layout and structural framing through final finishes. The course emphasizes jobsite safety, craftsmanship, teamwork, problem-solving, and the practical skills needed to succeed in the construction industry.

Full Year Class

A Day Afternoons: 3rd and 4th periods
B Day Mornings: 5th and 6th periods
B Day Afternoons: 7th and 8th periods

College Credit

SLCC - CMGT 1320: Building Construction 1 (4 Credits)
SLCC - CMGT 1330: Interior Finishes 1 (4 Credits)
SLCC - CMGT 1410: Construction Materials & Methods (2 Credits)

Construction Management

Management Site Visit

Construction Management prepares students to take on the planning, coordination, and leadership side of the construction industry. Students develop skills in blueprint reading, construction math, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, communication, and jobsite leadership. Regular industry guest speakers and monthly site visits expose students to suppliers, residential and commercial construction, trade schools, and career opportunities. During the second half of the year, students spend the majority of their time managing a capstone construction project, applying their skills to plan, schedule, coordinate, and lead real project work. The course emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, professional communication, safety, and the management skills needed for careers and further education in the construction industry.

Full Year Class

A Day Mornings: 1st and 2nd periods

College Credit

SLCC - CMGT 1100: Construction Math (3 Credits)
Weber - CM 1100: Construction Management Intro (1 Credit)
Weber - CM 1150: Construction Graphics (3 Credits)

Plumbing

FIRST CLASS BEGINS SPRING 2027! (Applications Open)
SkillsUSA Plumbing
Plumbing focuses on developing foundational knowledge and practical skills for students interested in the plumbing trade. Students will learn to read and interpret plumbing codes and blueprints, identify common materials and installation requirements, and apply practical math used in the industry. While the course includes classroom instruction in areas such as the International Plumbing Code and trade theory, students will also participate in hands-on labs and projects designed to build real-world plumbing skills and prepare them for further training or entry into the trade.

Spring 2027 Class

A Day Mornings: 1st and 2nd periods
Concurrent Enrollment is required for both Construction Trades and Construction Management!
It is recommended that students take Construction Trades first during their junior year, followed by Construction Management during their senior year. However, either course may be taken during a student's senior year if desired.