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Building Construction Lab Tour

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Jun 11

Thursday, June 11, 2020

11:43–11:43 PM

Jun 11
Thursday, June 11, 2020
9:00 - 10:00 AM

Meet Professor Kruppenbacher and take a walk through the Building Technologies Center at Penn College. Check out the expansive lab spaces where you'll  learn how to do everything from framing and roofing to interior finishing techniques like hanging drywall and installing tile and hardwood flooring.

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