Building Construction

    Building Construction Trades Program

    The Building Construction Trades program is a two-year program in which students acquire entry-level skills in construction related trades. Students are exposed to various phases of residential and commercial construction through book study and hands-on work at jobsites.

    East Central College will grant advanced standing toward an associate’s degree to those students successfully completing the Building Construction Trades program at Four Rivers Career Center.

    Students will learn personal development, work attitude and leadership skills as a part of the program and their membership in SkillsUSA, the national career and technical student organization.

    Areas of Training

    • Blueprint Reading
    • Material Estimating
    • Foundation Layout
    • Framing
    • Roofing
    • Drywall
    • Insulation
    • Carpentry
    • Cabinet Installation
    • Plumbing
    • Electrical Wiring
    • Concrete
    Building Construction

    Rob York

    Jeff Frankenberg

    Career Pathways

    Program of Study


    ECC Fact Sheet
    Building Construction Fact Sheet

    Partner Links
    Carpenters' District Council of Greater St. Louis & Vicinity
    International Union of Operating Engineers--Local 513
    Laborers Local 110
    SkillsUSA

    Expected Earnings
    PayScale.com

    Online Payments
    Online Payments