Whatever good things we build end up building us.

-Jim Rohn

 

In today’s episode we chat with Michael Lee coordinator of the Construction Technology Program at Texarkana College in Texarkana, TX.

 

We learn of his back story which led him to this role. He thoughtfully describes the approach he has taken to build the construction technology department at Texarkana College.

 

Michael describes the students that come through the program, where they come from, what they’re taught, and where they end up working. 

 

He spends extra effort in enriching his instruction by getting the students out into the field at events, (like the recent RESNET Texas Home Builders Association event), into factories or by bringing in guest instructors.

 

We also discuss how he includes the principles of energy efficient construction including the house as a system approach, HERS scoring and using the latest techniques and materials.

 

Details on the construction program in the following links:

 

https://www.texarkanacollege.edu/programs/construction-technology/

https://catalog.texarkanacollege.edu/article/construction-technology-associate-applied-science/

Degree plan: https://catalog.texarkanacollege.edu/article/construction-technology-associate-applied-science/

The Construction Technology program making the news:

https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2022/oct/11/tc-construction-students-build-new-picnic-tables/

A couple of Mike’s favorite learning resources:

https://www.apawood.org/publication-search

https://buildshownetwork.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@essentialcraftsman

You can reach Michael via the Texarkana college website at: https://www.texarkanacollege.edu/faculty-and-staff-resources/?

 

 

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