Educating Future Construction Professionals, Is The Construction Management Technology Degree At Fox Valley Technical College Current With Construction Technology?

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to understand current construction technology offerings at Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) and align them with trending technology. Surveys were sent to industry professionals and FVTC Construction Management Technology (CMT) alumni, of which eighty-three total responses were received. Survey results confirmed that the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) technology taught at FVTC is current and aligned with today’s industry operating in Wisconsin. Receiving proper and aligned training and education on current and trending technology, FVTC CMT graduates’ job-ready students. The results also revealed that most of the companies surveyed are investing in trending technology and expect changes to occur within fewer than five years. Finally, most professionals and alumni are looking to the technical college system for providing continued and updated training in trending AEC technology.