Montana Tech Construction Students Gain Hands-On Experience through On-Campus Housing Projects.

On April 23, 2024, Montana Tech students were hard at work on one of two housing projects at Highlands College as part of their education in the construction technology program. Two years ago, Tech secured funding to allow the program to begin constructing houses on their campus, providing students with practical experience in a lab setting while still in school before they enter the workforce.

According to Rich Miller, a construction technology instructor at the school, “The program ties in everything they learn in the classroom. It’s a full immersion experience.” Students were seen reflecting on the roof of a construction trailer as they measured and marked wood, cutting batten strips with a sliding compound miter saw. Meanwhile, other students were busy putting up interior paint in one of the projects. Kevin Hanenburg was also fastening batten strips to one of the projects on April 23rd.

Joseph Scheller, a photojournalist at the Montana Standard captured these moments and can be contacted via email at joseph.scheller@mtstandard.com. If you enjoy this type of content, you can receive more local education coverage directly in your inbox by subscribing now to stay informed.