Building Construction Technology
Rock Creek Bldg. 7, Rm. 202 | Dept. Co-Chairs: Kirk Garrison & Shannon Baird | 971-722-7344
A Foundation for Your Future
Attend an Information Session
The BCT department will be hosting information sessions on the Rock Creek Campus for potential students interested in our hands-on, remodeling, and construction management programs. No Reservations Required. Upcoming sessions:
- June 13, 7pm, Building 2 Room 104
- July 30, 7pm, Building 2 Room 104
- August 8, 7pm, Building 2 Room 104
We look forward to seeing you and answering any questions you may have.
For more than thirty years, our building construction program has been training men and women to enter the construction industry as skilled professionals who enter a specialized industry.
Building Construction Technology (BCT) is the only program of its kind in the Portland area offered by an accredited institution with degree options in three areas of study; hands-on construction skills, construction management, and design/build remodeling. Our Associates Degree in Building Construction Technology combines real hands-on training with excellent classroom instruction in the latest materials and methods, sustainable building practices, and fundamentals like construction mathematics and print reading skills. Our Construction Management degree prepares students for roles in management functions such as project management, estimating, and scheduling. Graduates move on to work for larger General Contractors, or apply their skills toward their own businesses. All of our CM classes are offered in the evening. Our Design/Build degree prepares students interested in designing, managing and constructing kitchen and bathroom renovations. Our program has strong affiliations with local contractors and national associations including the Associated General Contractors (AGC) and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). Many of our graduates operate their own construction, remodeling and general contracting companies while others work for successful construction companies.
Degrees & Certificates
In this program you can earn the following:
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Building Construction Technology
- Building Construction Technology: Construction Management Option
- Building Construction Technology: Design/Build Remodeling Option
- Less than One-Year Certificate
- Building Construction Technology
See the catalog for information regarding program requirements and courses by term.
Interested in starting classes?
Potential students should contact a faculty member via email to discuss their interest in a program. Remember to plan ahead and check upcoming registration dates and deadlines and set up a payment plan. Faculty members advising for each degree are listed below and are ready to answer your questions about our programs. For questions on Financial Aid and becoming a student, email our Annette Murphy, Learning Skills Specialist.
Contact the following faculty for assistance:
- Construction Management:
- Shannon Baird, shannon.baird@pcc.edu, 971-722-7475
- Hands-on Building Construction:
- Kirk Garrison, kgarriso@pcc.edu, 971-722-7403
- Design/Build Remodeling:
- Spencer Hinkle, shinkle@pcc.edu, 971-722-7405
What's Next?
- Apply for admission to PCC. (The Admission to Registration map is a helpful guide.)
- If you have credits from another college that you would like evaluated for transfer, mail or FAX a copy of your transcripts with a cover letter explaining what BCT courses you want to substitute/transfer. (Include your email and/or daytime phone number.)
Building Construction Technology
Science and Technology Division
Attn: Kirk Garrison
Rock Creek Campus 7/202
Portland, OR 97280
FAX: 971-722-7050 Attn: Kirk GarrisonWe will contact you concerning what courses we can use and what is still needed.