Building Technology (Building Services Technology)

Building Technology (Building Services Technology)

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Program Description

Building Technology, with a focus on Building Services Technology, teaches students how buildings are designed, constructed, and maintained to serve people safely and efficiently. You will study construction drawing and detailing, building materials, structural basics, plumbing and electrical services, sustainable design, site surveying, and project management. Practical lessons include drafting with CAD, simple site work, and materials testing. Graduates can work as building technologists, site supervisors, construction managers, survey assistants, or continue to become architects, urban planners, or environmental consultants. This program suits students who enjoy design, hands-on problem solving, and contributing to safe, sustainable infrastructure. With hard work and curiosity, you can build a career that shapes towns and improves communities across Ghana.

Aims & Objectives

1

Develop accurate construction drawings and details using CAD, producing a set of working drawings for a small building project.

2

Master site survey and measurement techniques, completing measured surveys and basic site reports.

3

Understand building services, demonstrating correct layout for plumbing, drainage, and basic electrical systems on project drawings.

4

Create simple project plans and schedules, using basic project management tools to cost and time a small construction task.

Why Choose This Program?

Strong job demand

Ghana is building rapidly, creating steady demand for technicians who can manage construction and building services on-site and in offices.

Clear career pathways

The program leads to roles such as building technologist, site supervisor, or further study to become an architect, planner, or consultant.

Hands-on learning

Practical workshops, site visits, and design studios give real experience that employers value, making graduates workplace-ready.

Industry and internship links

Many polytechnics and technical colleges partner with construction firms and local assemblies for attachments and practical placements.

Skills & Tools

Skills You'll Develop

Use AutoCAD or SketchUp to produce accurate floor plans, elevations, and construction details for building projects.

Apply basic BIM tools such as Autodesk Revit to coordinate architectural and services drawings, improving clash detection and planning.

Perform measured surveys, set out building lines, and interpret site levels using surveying equipment and manual methods.

Prepare simple schedules, cost estimates, and resource lists using tools like Microsoft Project or spreadsheets.

Tools & Resources

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit or other BIM software

SketchUp

Microsoft Project or spreadsheet-based scheduling tools

Challenges & Tips

Challenges

  • Difficulty with mathematics and technical drawing

  • Understanding building codes and standards

Tips & Advice

  • Practice regularly, join study groups, and use online tutorials to build skill gradually.

  • Start with simplified local code summaries, ask tutors for examples, and study past project briefs.

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