Bachelor of Science in Building Construction
The School of Building Construction's undergraduate program captures progressive, hands-on technology with an integrated and entrepreneurial approach — aligned with the construction industry which is now diversified and technology-adopting. This STEM-designated program is the perfect major for students who prefer the practical and tangible aspects of the built environment.
Why Get This Degree at Georgia Tech?
We designed our undergraduate program to give students a complete view of the building life cycle. They learn technology-driven methods of construction management and critical leadership skills. The curriculum shows students how prefabrication, 3D printing, virtual and augmented reality, drones, and robotics can impact safety, profitability, and sustainability.
Our new integrated approach to building construction prepares students more holistically. Rather than focus primarily on construction and the housing sector, students learn from day one a technology-driven approach to design management processes of the building life cycle.
They study how to use point clouds to render quality inspections of structures and make construction safer with fewer errors—for example, using drones to save the lives of roofers. With technology, they also learn how to improve building processes and energy performance, and how to implement cost-efficient building practices.
Collaboration at Georgia Tech Makes Our Program Unique
We have fascinating and smart friends here at Georgia Tech, which provide opportunities for students to collaborate with many other disciplines on campus. Like our incredibly strong ties to the Bachelor of Science in Architecture program - where they think critically about technology and apply new tools to design a better world.
Or our friends in civil engineering – where they create systems, technology, and structures that ready our modern world for a growing and aging population. And our friends in aeronautical engineering – where they develop fundamental disciplines necessary to understand the design and performance of aerospace vehicles.
These are just a few examples of how the School of Building Construction works with others to make the Bachelor's program stand out from other construction degrees.