Construction & Architecture Articles

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s School of Construction & Design Technologies is celebrating Women in Construction Week, with multiple activities planned to highlight the women enrolled in construction-related majors at Penn College.

Anthony J. DiBucci Anthony J. DiBucci, of Pittsburgh, enrolled in building construction technology: masonry emphasis major, wrote the initial article for a new Masonry Design Blog feature. Headlined "How I Work," DiBucci shares a glimpse into a typical day at Penn College and a reverent perspective on his meticulous craft of choice.

Saluting a helpful neighbor As Tuesday's two-hour weather delay turned into an all-out closing of Penn College, students and employees joined other area residents in cleaning up the sloppy mix of overnight snow and persistent morning rain. Among those pitching in was Shawn A.

Representatives of the School of Construction & Design Technologies recently traveled to an ACE affiliate event hosted at Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational Technical School. ACE Mentor Mike Weidner, of Weidner Construction Services in Mechanicsburg, and Jason E.

Displaying their design are (from left) Leonardo Tejeda, Bailey F. Chrisman and Samantha R. Callender. Among the student projects is a cardboard chair designed by Michelle H. Ni, of Berwick; and Albert V. Dubovik and James L. Newby, both of State College. David P. Suchoza (left), Matthew W. Rissmiller and Cassondra L. Farmer show off their collaboration.

The Penn College Construction Management Association, in conjunction with the Associated Builders and Contractors of America, is hosting a Construction Safety Expo from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in Penn's Inn (Bush Campus Center, second floor). A host of topics will be covered by industry professionals, including OSHA updates, ladder safety and first aid. Want to attend?

Students and teachers who connect learning with real work experiences will be featured in a new series premiering this month on public television. “Working Class” will encourage viewers to make an impact in the world by pursuing careers that reflect their personal talents and interests.

Students pour the mortar that will adhere the concrete tabletop to its stone base. Luse reacts to the class's "level" of craftsmanship. Hintz lays down a bead of caulk between the halves. Who needs a lift truck with a team of students to do the heavy toting? An impressive community project is celebrated with a photo op.

Nine masonry students from Pennsylvania College of Technology recently installed accessible flower beds at the Lysock View Complex near Montoursville, receiving personal satisfaction and public acknowledgment of their much-appreciated community service. The students, from instructor Glenn R.

Two Pennsylvania College of Technology students were recently awarded scholarships from industry partners. Andrew T. Kappelmeier, of Landenberg, and Bryce T. Crowley, of Smethport, both enrolled in the two-year heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology major, are among the 2015 recipients of the Clifford H. “Ted” Rees Jr. Scholarship.