Building and Construction Technology Program

The Building and Construction Technology Program, located at 551 North Pleasant Street in Amherst, Massachusetts, is a school within the Department of Environmental Conservation at UMass Amherst. This program offers a range of educational opportunities, including a Bachelor of Science major, a minor, as well as thesis Master's, professional Master's, and Ph.D. degrees. Students in the BCT program receive a comprehensive education in construction management, sustainable building systems, and building materials technology, preparing them for successful careers in the industry.

The undergraduate major in Building and Construction Technology provides students with a solid foundation in construction, building science, technology, business, and project management. Through a project-based learning environment, students gain hands-on experience while also developing technical and scientific skills necessary for their future careers. The program includes courses in sustainable building, construction technology, materials performance, building systems, energy conservation, estimating, business management, and more.

For graduate students, the program offers a Professional Master's program in Sustainable Building Systems, as well as research Master's and Ph.D. programs in the same concentration. These programs focus on providing advanced training in building systems, with opportunities to specialize in areas such as green building, energy systems, and material strength modeling.

Additionally, the program offers Professional Education courses through the University system for non-degree students who are interested in taking courses or working with faculty members. The graduate certificate in sustainable building construction is available for professionals looking to deepen their knowledge in sustainability in building design and construction without completing a full degree program. Topics covered in this certificate include sustainable building systems and materials, energy conservation, building technologies, and construction management.