Our teacher, Mr. Meinert, shares information about the Construction Technology program. 

Course Info

Grade Level and Course Credit information is found here: 

•  Construction Tech 1 - Spring Village Residential Construction Site 
• Construction Tech 2 - Spring Village Residential Construction Site 

Course Description

Level I Course Description

Spring Village Residential Construction Site - transportation may be provided

Through a partnership with the Foundation for Applied Technical Education, Inc. (FATE), students have an opportunity to build a single-family home in Springfield, Virginia. This specialized course curriculum is developed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). All aspects of new home construction will be addressed during the course. Students will work directly on concrete installation, framing, ceramic tile, kitchen installation, bathroom installations, hardwood floors, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscape, and other areas of new home construction. Theoretical and physical aspects of the construction industry are explored in order for students to establish career goals in the industry.

Industry certification may be available as part of this course. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Level II Course Description

Prerequisite Construction Technologies 1 (851561)

Spring Village Residential Construction Site - transportation may be provided

Through a partnership with the Foundation for Applied Technical Education, Inc. (FATE), students have an opportunity to build a single-family home in Springfield, Virginia. This specialized course curriculum is developed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). All aspects of new home construction will be addressed during the course. Students will work directly on concrete installation, framing, ceramic tile, kitchen installation, bathroom installations, hardwood floors, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscape, and other areas of new home construction. Theoretical and physical aspects of the construction industry are explored in order for students to establish career goals in the industry.

Industry certification may be available as part of this course. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Instructor:  Ron Meinert 

For more details visit the Foundation for Applied Technical Education site.