01/11/2021
Enroll by March 1st for BCT's graduate programs in sustainable building (MS, PhD, Certificate). Learn more: https://instagr.am/p/CJ52UeEA2ki/
Building and Construction Technology Program at UMass Amherst
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Building and Construction Technology (BCT) at UMass Amherst prepares undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers in the building industry.
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Building construction is responsible for roughly 7% of the Gross Domestic Product in the United States each year. In many ways, the state of our national economy hinges on the strength of the building construction and home improvement industries. Success of these critical industries relies on the leadership provided by a highly sophisticated and skilled work force. Graduates of the Building and Construction Technology program provide the required skills, leadership and vision through their understanding of this technical and competitive field. The study of science, technology, business, and design guided by the principles of resource efficiency and environmental sensitivity serve as the base for solid expertise developed in this program of study. Building and Construction Technology professionals are multifaceted. Graduates of BCT are involved in virtually every aspect of the built environment: construction management, sustainable building planning, engineered wood design, building energy performance evaluation, building products distribution, and research and development. They assure the materials and systems used in our buildings are best suited to the needs of each project in terms of safety, efficiency, sustainability, and cost effectiveness. It is the integration of technical understanding with general business acumen that makes graduates of the Building and Construction Technology program uniquely desirable to employers. Seniors in our program often have multiple job offers and their salaries have often proven to be higher than in many other professional fields. Upon graduation from BCT: 94% of graduates had full-time employment 88% of graduates had a starting salary of $40,000-$60,000 (Source: 2013 Graduating BCT Senior Survey) Our national reputation is built on excellent academic offerings. Building and Construction Technology students enjoy an applied, project-based learning environment while receiving a strong technical and scientific foundation for their future career. Our curriculum combines courses in the areas of building systems, materials performance, business management, marketing, digital tools, as well as written and oral communications. Complementing our undergraduate program is an advanced research and graduate-study program in a variety of related fields such as bio-based building materials science, advanced wood structures, building energy consumption, and impact of the built environment on climate change – all centering around the topic of sustainability. This establishes BCT as a leader in scientific discovery for the built environment. See more at: http://bct.eco.umass.edu/about-us/ BCT's former program title was Building Materials and Wood Technology (BMATWT).
Operating as usual
01/05/2021
Start 2021 off with new knowledge in #sustainability in #building #design and #construction. Courses start 2/1. Enroll now in our Spring courses or pursue our certificate. Details: https://ift.tt/2DjSUOD https://instagr.am/p/CJq8QierKej/
11/11/2020
Tedd Benson speaks about a better way to build in the 21st Century https://ift.tt/3kgb21e #UMassAmherst #UMassBCT #UMassECO #UMassCNS #UMassSES
11/11/2020
Join us for an info session on 11/18 at 5pm about BCT's graduate programs in sustainable building (MS, PhD, Certificate): https://ift.tt/32zKIZZ https://instagr.am/p/CHcx3HDgRuy/
11/07/2020
How strong is wood? Well... this small (1" x 1" cross-section) specimen currently supports almost 6,000 lbs (number is at the right). That's the weight of TWO CARS! #buildingscience #wood #materials #construction #engineering #sustainability #UMass This test is part of our #fall2020 remote lab series. https://instagr.am/p/CHShKWwrO9C/
10/29/2020
Heidi Jandris speaks about lowering the embodied carbon of concrete masonry units https://ift.tt/3kGOc3J #UMassAmherst #UMassBCT #UMassECO #UMassCNS #UMassSES
10/26/2020
BCT Lecture: The Elements of a Better Way to Build in the 21st Century / Nov. 2nd 4-5:15pm / For more info: umass.science/bctlectures https://instagr.am/p/CGzXX-ngKch/
10/20/2020
Register now for BCT’s Winter & Spring Online Professional Education Courses https://ift.tt/3o9eSfW #UMassAmherst #UMassBCT #UMassECO #UMassCNS #UMassSES
10/13/2020
Robert Perschel speaks about how New England forests can mitigate climate change https://ift.tt/34RNx9c #UMassAmherst #UMassBCT #UMassECO #UMassCNS #UMassSES
10/12/2020
BCT Lecture: Strategies to Lower CO2 Emissions Using Concrete Masonry / Oct. 19th 4-5:15pm / For more info: umass.science/bctlectures https://instagr.am/p/CGPUR6VAMuW/
10/07/2020
TODAY is the day!!! BCT's (Virtual) Fall 2020 Career Fair is ON!!! Students: Head over to the Career Fair Plus app or website and get ready for your meetings with the employers. Get your dream #internship or #job NOW! https://instagr.am/p/CGCxHNCghqX/
10/06/2020
Only ONE more day to our Fall 2020 BCT Career Fair! Here are a few of our exhibiting employers. Students: Follow the emailed instructions for your Career Fair Plus account setup and get ready! See you all tomorrow... https://instagr.am/p/CGAFX90gc1T/
09/29/2020
BCT Lecture: Forests, Forestry and Climate Change / Monday October 5th 4-5:15pm / Zoom / For more info: umass.science/bctlectures https://instagr.am/p/CFt18MXAAam/
09/21/2020
Great story out today about @UMassBCT's #internship program at our Mount Ida campus in Newton, MA. https://ift.tt/32N892y https://instagr.am/p/CFaCfPwjqjy/
09/14/2020
BCT Lecture: The Big Dig: The Infamous Mega Project That Remastered Boston’s Plan, Advanced Civil Engineering and Created a Generational Architectural & Landscaping Redux. Dan McNichol, Journalist & Author. Monday, September 21st, 4:00-5:15pm Zoom link: https://ift.tt/3iuY8wp https://instagr.am/p/CFIenExAgBZ/
08/27/2020
BCT Welcomes Students to UMass for Fall 2020! https://ift.tt/3gtc3Be #UMassAmherst #UMassBCT #UMassECO
08/25/2020
BCT’s Fall 2020 Lecture Series Announced https://ift.tt/34yDfwe #UMassAmherst #UMassBCT #UMassECO
08/20/2020
The John W. Olver Design Building
Last year's summer exchange student, Zarja Krevelj from Edinburgh Napier University, made this great recap video of her time here, showcasing what she learned about the #MassTimber Olver Design Building and also some new #drone flying skills.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb2CkJh-Qno&feature=youtu.be
08/19/2020
Leers Weinzapfel Associates’ UMass Amherst building mixes mass timber and copper-anodized aluminum
This recent post about the UMass John W. Olver Design Building, home of the Building and Construction Technology Program, UMass Department of Architecture, and UMass Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning, highlights nicely its #MassTimber structure and other #sustainability features.
https://www.archpaper.com/2020/08/leers-weinzapfel-associates-umass-amherst-building-mixes-mass-timber-and-copper-anodized-aluminum/
The John W. Olver Design Building at UMass Amherst, designed by Leers Weinzapfel Associates, features a mass timber structural system and an aluminum skin.
08/18/2020
@UMassBCT student Jack arrived at his project management internship with @ConsigliConstruction in Maine when steel framing was completed and detailing began, and he’s leaving with all slabs down and roofing in full swing. Another successful internship almost completed! #summerinthefield #internship #construction #projectmanagement #UMass #UMassECO #UMassCNS #UMassSES https://instagr.am/p/CECBeBLnyEU/
08/17/2020
Antin and Josh, both @UMassBCT students, learned during their summer internship at the #UMassAmherst #MountIda campus about facilities management, campus planning, and how to provide a safe space during #COVID times. #summerinthefield #internship #construction #FM #FacilitiesManagement #UMass #UMassECO #UMassCNS #UMassSES https://instagr.am/p/CD_ctQEHfMN/
08/14/2020
Taking good notes and creating checklists is an important part of any construction site. @UMassBCT student Briyanna got to apply her knowledge from our courses this summer with Daniel O’ Connell’s Sons at a school construction project in Springfield, MA. #summerinthefield #internship #construction #SpringfieldMA #DOC #projectmanagement #UMass #UMassECO #UMassCNS #UMassSES https://instagr.am/p/CD3uQAMjh7f/
08/13/2020
@UMassBCT student Matthew was involved in creating a strong foundation for a #WhitingTurner 300 unit apartment building in New Haven, CT during his summer internship as Project Engineer. #summerinthefield #internship #construction #projectmanagement #UMass #UMassECO #UMassCNS #UMassSES https://instagr.am/p/CD1JZ1ngzTJ/
08/12/2020
Ready for a summer recap? Watch our social media accounts starting tomorrow (Thursday) for pictures from our students' summer internships...
#summerinthefield #internship
08/11/2020
BCT Website
08/03/2020
If you are a professional in any #AEC field, check out our new Graduate Certificate in #Sustainable #Building #Construction. Enrolling now for Fall 2020! Learn More (about sustainable building) - Learn Your Way (flexible, part-time studies) - Learn For Less (affordable and a great way to use your tuition reimbursement). More Info: umass.science/sustainablebuilding #UMass #UMassCNS #UMassSES #UMassECO https://instagr.am/p/CDbSmMMgaEi/
07/31/2020
Introducing: Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Building Construction https://ift.tt/33hdEqL #UMassAmherst #UMassBCT #UMassECO
07/22/2020
Employers! Register now for our Fall 2020 BCT Career Fair. You can find all the relevant information (and the Handshake link) here: https://ift.tt/2xN0fse #careers #construction #sustainability #building #science #UMass https://instagr.am/p/CC8wg1wAo7M/
07/17/2020
BCT students: While you are planning your fall semester, one option that is now available combines an internship with housing in the Boston area while still staying on track with your BCT studies. You can find all the details and sign up for housing here: http://umass.science/bctmtida https://instagr.am/p/CCv1PZ9FiET/
05/22/2020
Olver Design Building and LWA Receive 2020 AIA COTE Top Ten Award https://ift.tt/2TuHUsK #UMassAmherst #UMassBCT #UMassECO
05/13/2020
The grades are in and the spring 2020 semester is officially over. Students and faculty, pat yourselves on your backs for having successfully navigated a very challenging semester. Well done, everyone!!! Now enjoy your summer break, internship, or whatever you like... https://instagr.am/p/CAICn57Hk0W/
05/08/2020
Congratulations to BCT’s Class of 2020! https://ift.tt/2YRlbu2 #UMassTogether #UMass2020 #UMassECO #UMassCNS #UMassSES #CNSCelebrates https://instagr.am/p/B_72ZRhFt6e/
05/08/2020
Congratulations to BCT’s Class of 2020! https://ift.tt/2YRlbu2 #UMassAmherst #UMassBCT #UMassECO #CNSCelebrates
05/06/2020
Since our capstone presentations are now virtual, we got to listen to the team from "UMass Student Construction" on Zoom discussing their approach to project management, scheduling, estimating, and safety today. Well done, team!!! #UMass #construction #projectbasedlearning https://instagr.am/p/B_3HuyXA0Wf/
05/01/2020
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What a happy and noisy bunch of graduates!
Congratulations to all our BCT graduates. Enjoy the party! It's your day!!!!!
We completed the tension straps and removed the last (and only) temporary support today. The gridshell is up!!!! (It's not yet open, though)
Now these are loooooooooooong screws in the #DesignBuilding!
Is it a shaft wall or a huge sundial? Here's today's site lapse from the UMass Design Building.
Another awesome site-lapse. This one is from last Thursday and shows an interesting procedure for erecting the braces.
Another day, another UMass Amherst Design Building site-lapse. This one's from yesterday. (Suffolk Construction, Bensonwood, UMass Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning, UMass Department of Architecture, Environmental Conservation at UMass Amherst)
Watch the new BCT testing lab get framed in this time lapse. The first floor of the south wing of the Design Building is almost done!
A day in the life of the Design Building construction site.
Things you can do during an internship: CNC routing
Cool project of the week: Sean Ceponis, one of our BCT students, has cut a UMass sign as part of a summer internship using a CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) routing table.
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Hello Building and Construction Technology Program at UMass Amherst,
I hope this message finds you safe and healthy! Around this time of year, I usually come into town to host in-person LEED training workshops to prepare students for the sustainability demands of the current industry. Due to the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus, I will be transitioning upcoming in-person workshops to scheduled live webinars. Students will still be able to participate in the identical training, while remaining safe and isolated. I will also continue to offer the on-demand online self-paced option as well.
With this being said, I was hoping you could send the updated invite below to the undergrads and grads in your program or student group. Your students can also use the discount code ‘green’ for $50 off the course price!
Please send the message below to students in your group.
LEED Green Associate (GA) Training
Due to the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus, I will be transitioning upcoming in-person workshops to scheduled live webinars, or you can take the on-demand self-paced online workshop any time accessible for an entire year. Webinar and Online self-paced options:
We will be offering live webinars that can be streamed at from any internet connection on the following dates:
1. May 15 2020 – 2:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
2. June 6 2020 – 2:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
3. June 25 2020 – 5:00PM – 8:30PM EDT
4. July 11 2020 – 1:00PM – 4:30PM EDT
5. August 23 2020 – 1:00PM – 5:00PM EDT
6. September 12, 2020 – 2:00PM – 6:00PM EDT
The above options are identical workshops and only 1 needs to be attended to
You can register here for a webinar - https://leadinggreen.com/webinars
Online – Start today - Self-paced recorded workshop
Or take the on-demand recorded course completed at your own pace here - https://leadinggreen.com/online
Make your resume stand out with the LEED Green Associate, the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. Buildings can become LEED Certified as can people!
To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 9000 students pass their respective exam at a 99% pass rate. This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and allows students to graduate with letters after their name!
This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. The USGBC charges a $100 (reduced for students) fee for the actual exam which can be taken at any time at your nearest Prometric center. Save money by reserving your spot today and make a positive difference in your career!
Early-Bird Cost: $200 for students ($300 otherwise)
Use the coupon code ‘green’ for $50 off (Discounted course price $150)
To register for a live webinar please visit: https://leadinggreen.com/webinars
Or online on-demand here: https://leadinggreen.com/online
Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at [email protected]
Regards,
Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
President, LeadingGreen
585-764-5423
B740 Sandford Fleming Building
10 King's College Road, Toronto, M5S 3G4
Mactan Cebu Airport thanks for reminding me of UMass BCT! Just stunning woodwork in the Philippians.
Hello! I hope you had a great holiday and are having a great start to the new year. I am hosting a sustainability training workshop about LEED and green buildings for those who missed out last year. I have had students in the past attend from Building and Construction Technology Program at UMass Amherst and wanted to make sure that they knew that the event is happening again! As a special offer for your continued support, up to 5 members of your student group (who have not signed up yet) will receive $50 off using the coupon code ‘green’! In the past students in your group have successfully received subsidies or full funding from their department, advisor or group funds and I hope you can request it!
Could you please post the info below to your members so they can join us if they are interested in this professional designation to get a head start on their careers!
Amherst Workshop:
When: February 11, 2020 – 6:00PM to 9:30PM
Where: UMass Amherst – Design Building – Room 162
Registration: https://leadinggreen.com/amherst
Worchester Workshop:
When: February 12, 2020 – 6:00PM to 9:30PM
Where: WPI – Kaven Hall – Room 115
Registration: https://leadinggreen.com/WPI
Cambridge Workshop:
When: February 13, 2020 – 6:00PM to 9:30PM
Where: MIT – Building 66 – Room 156
Registration: https://leadinggreen.com/MIT
Boston Workshop:
When: February 15, 2020 – 1:00PM to 4:30PM
Where: Wentworth Institute of Technology – Annex Central – Room 108
Registration: https://leadinggreen.com/boston
Or take the identical course Online – Any time – Any where - https://leadinggreen.com/online
If you are worried about your busy schedule or distance from the course location, fear not, as the workshop is entirely recorded and you can watch the entire recorded course online or live stream one of our webinar options here: https://leadinggreen.com/online-leed-green-associate/
Want to get involved in sustainability? Opportunities are plentiful and LEED is at the forefront!
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. Buildings can become LEED Certified as can people! The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field.
To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 9000 students pass their respective exam at a 100% pass rate. This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and is geared at allowing students to graduate with letters after their name!
This course meets the exam’s eligibility requirements and the USGBC charges a $100 (reduced for students) fee for the actual exam which can be taken at any time at your nearest Prometric center. Save money by reserving your spot today and make a positive difference in your career!
Cost: $300 ($200 for full time students)
You can register via PayPal or RSVP your attendance by registering at the bottom of the page.
Regards,
Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
President, LeadingGreen
416-824-2677 / 585-764-5423
B740 Sandford Fleming Building
10 King's College Road, Toronto, M5S 3G4
LinkedIN - ca.linkedin.com/in/lmlotek
Made me think of you:
Hello Building and Construction Technology Program at UMass Amherst! I hope you are having a great school year. I am returning to host several LEED workshops across Canada/US to prepare you and your colleagues for the current LEED exam and offer CE/CMP hours! If you could please share this message with your members as a reminder that would be greatly appreciated, as our workshop is coming up next week.
As a special offer for your continued support, up to 5 members of your group (who have not signed up yet) will receive $50 off using the coupon code ‘50off’! Thanks in advance!
When: December 2nd 2019 – 6:00PM to 9:30PM
Where: Wentworth Institute of Technology – Annex Central – Room 108
Registration: https://leadinggreen.com/Boston
Other Workshops in Massachusetts:
December 2 – Boston - https://leadinggreen.com/Boston
February 11 – Amherst - https://leadinggreen.com/Amherst
February 12 – Worcester - https://leadinggreen.com/wpi
February 13 – MIT - https://leadinggreen.com/MIT
February 15 – Boston - https://leadinggreen.com/Boston2
February 10 – New Haven - https://leadinggreen.com/yale
Or take the identical course Online – Any time – Any where - https://leadinggreen.com/online
If you are worried about your busy schedule or distance from the course location, fear not, as the workshop is entirely recorded and you can watch the entire recorded course online or live stream one of our webinar options here: https://leadinggreen.com/online-leed-green-associate/
Want to get involved in sustainability? Opportunities are plentiful and LEED is at the forefront!
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. Buildings can become LEED Certified as can people! The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field.
To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 9000 students pass their respective exam at a 100% pass rate. This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and is geared at allowing students to graduate with letters after their name!
This course meets the exam’s eligibility requirements and the USGBC charges a $100 (reduced for students) fee for the actual exam which can be taken at any time at your nearest Prometric center. Save money by reserving your spot today and make a positive difference in your career!
Cost: $300 ($200 for full time students)
You can register via PayPal or RSVP your attendance by registering at the bottom of the page.
Regards,
Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
President, LeadingGreen
416-824-2677 / 585-764-5423
B740 Sandford Fleming Building
10 King's College Road, Toronto, M5S 3G4
LinkedIN - ca.linkedin.com/in/lmlotek
If anyone is looking for an internship as an Assistant Project Manager in Residential Construction please reach out! Eastland Partners is looking!
Better Buildings Workshop. 2/23 1-3pm, Hitchcock Center in Amherst. Learn about improving building codes from a panel of experts, connect with other climate advocates in your community, and tour a net zero building! Register here.
Hello Building and Construction Technology Program at UMass Amherst! If you could please share this message with your members that would be greatly appreciated, as our workshop is coming up on Tuesday.
As a special offer for your continued support, up to 5 members of your group (who have not signed up yet) will receive $50 off using the coupon code ‘50off’! Thanks in advance!
Boston – LEED Green Associate (GA) Training
When: February 19, 2019 – 6:00PM to 9:30PM
Where: Wentworth Institute of Technology – Annex Central – Room 108
Registration: https://leadinggreen.com/Boston/
Other Massachusetts workshops:
February 20 2019 – Amherst - https://leadinggreen.com/Amherst/
February 21 2019 – Worcester - https://leadinggreen.com/Wpi/
February 23 2019 – Cambridge - https://leadinggreen.com/Mit/
Want to get involved in sustainability? Opportunities are plentiful and LEED is at the forefront!
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. Buildings can become LEED Certified as can people! The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field.
To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 8000 students pass their respective exam at a 100% pass rate. This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and is geared at allowing students to graduate with letters after their name!
This course meets the exam’s eligibility requirements and the USGBC charges a $100 (reduced for students) fee for the actual exam which can be taken at any time at your nearest Prometric center. Save money by reserving your spot today and make a positive difference in your career!
Cost: $300 ($200 for full time students)
Alternatively, you can also take the identical class online, which is located here: https://leadinggreen.com/leed-training-online/
You can register via PayPal or RSVP your attendance by registering at the bottom of the page.
Regards,
Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
President, LeadingGreen
416-824-2677 / 585-764-5423
B740 Sandford Fleming Building
10 King's College Road, Toronto, M5S 3G4
LinkedIN - ca.linkedin.com/in/lmlotek