Construction Management & Industry Exploration

Ever wonder what it actually takes to build something, from the first sketch to the finished building? This program gives students a hands-on look at construction management and the construction industry, no experience needed. The week kicks off with a tour alongside an architecture division, where students see how projects start on paper long before anyone picks up a tool. Next, it's out to active home construction sites in Lahaina, plus behind-the-scenes visits to suppliers most people never get access to, including Hawaiian Cement, Walker Industries, Hawaii Materials Recycling, and other vendor partners. Midweek, students head to civil construction projects in progress, potentially with the Wastewater Reclamation Division and the Department of Water Supply, watching heavy equipment at work and learning how all the moving pieces of a project fit together. The week closes out in the classroom with a rundown of civil construction management basics and an introduction to civil engineering as a career path. Students leave with a real understanding of how a construction project comes together from start to finish, and a clearer sense of the career options this industry has to offer.

By the end of the week, students will have a full picture of how a construction project moves from design to completion, and the range of careers available across the industry.

Day 1 — Tour with architecture division.
Day 2 — Tour the homes under construction in Lahaina, plus visits to suppliers such as Hawaiian Cement, Walker Industries, and Hawaii Materials Recycling.
Day 3 — Tour our civil construction projects such as the Wastewater Reclamation Division and the Department of Water Supply. Students would see large equipment in use and how the key steps line up to make a project successful.
Day 4 — Classroom-style overview of civil construction management, plus a brief look at civil engineering and what those career paths look like.

Seabury will provide transportation if needed (max 6). Students are allowed to meet at the location by 8:30am and depart by 2:30pm.

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Lunch and snacks included

Refillable water bottle, Work gloves, Boots or sturdy work shoes, Comfortable, sun-protective clothing, Wide-brimmed hat or cap for sun protection, Sunscreen, Enthusiasm!