Virginia Beach Education Foundation Home Building Project

Students enrolled in the Construction Technology program at the Tech Center, have the unique opportunity to receive “real life” training and experience by participating in the building of a house, located off campus. Second year students, who are enrolled in one of the building trades, build the house from the ground up. The masonry class builds the foundation, forms the sidewalk and driveway, and installs the brick façade to the front of the home. The carpentry class frames the wood structure of the house, installs the sheathing and wrap on the outside, and installs the vinyl siding. The plumbing class installs the rough plumbing, sewer and water pipes, and sets the trim and fixtures. In addition, they run the gas piping and install the gas fixtures. The electricity class wires the house, installs communications cabling, and sets electrical fixtures and appliances. The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) class will run all duct work to heat and cool the house. They will also participate in the installation of the heating and cooling units. When the house nears completion, the students from the Landscaping class will design and install the flower and plant beds, as well as establishing the lawn. House update April 23, 2007      As we head into the end of the year, the house at B street has undergone quite a bit of progress since the last report. The plumbing rough-in has been completed and all plumbing inspections passed. The sewer and water are also complete. HVAC is currently running the duct work.