Construction Estimating

Students are prepared for positions in the construction/contracting field as quantity take-off technicians and estimators.  The program is only available only at the Harrisburg Campus during the evenings.

Graduates secure positions in the construction/contracting field as project estimators.

Major Requirements   
ARCH 130 Construction Materials and Methods  3 
ARCH 135 Codes & Specifications  3 
BCT 212 Construction Contracts and Related Laws  3 
BCT 214 Project Management  3 
BCT 215 Construction Estimating  3 
GTEC 110 Construction Print Reading  3 

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Display general knowledge of the construction process

Understand construction drawings and contract specifications

Understand construction materials, systems, and methods

Show a working knowledge of construction law

Estimate materials and labor requirements

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations