Build Your Future, Literally.

If you’re ready to work with your hands, think with your head, and create something real, Northeast Alabama Community College’s Building Construction program is the place to start. From day one, you’ll be learning by doing—framing walls, reading blueprints, using tools and technology found on today’s job sites, and gaining the skills employers are searching for right now. Whether you dream of building homes, managing construction projects, or starting your own business one day, we’ll help you turn that spark of ambition into a solid foundation.

Where Opportunity Gets Built.

At NACC, you’re not just training, you’re joining a community that wants to see you succeed. Our hands-on labs, industry-standard equipment, and experienced instructors make sure you’re career-ready from the moment you step onto a job site. The construction industry is booming in our region, and skilled builders are in high demand. With flexible class schedules, affordable tuition, and personalized support every step of the way, you can build a future you’re proud of—one brick, beam, and blueprint at a time.

Your Skills. Your Story. Your Build.

Imagine standing back and looking at something you created—something solid, something that will be here for years to come. That’s what this program is all about. You won’t just learn skills; you’ll discover strengths you didn’t even know you had. From mastering the latest construction tech to tackling real-world projects with teammates who become like family, every day in Building Construction brings a new challenge and a new win. If you’re ready to shape your future with purpose, power, and a little bit of sawdust—this is your moment.

Check out all our Degree and Certificate Options!

The Building Construction (BUC) program at NACC provides learning experiences that enable students to obtain the knowledge, skills, abilities, and certifications necessary for gainful employment in the building construction trades. The program includes the following options:

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Building Construction with the following options:

Building Construction - Carpentry
Building Construction - Electrical
Building Construction - General
Building Construction - Heating and Cooling
Building Construction - Masonry and Concrete
Building Construction - Plumbing

Certificate in Building Construction with the following options:

Building Construction - Carpentry
Building Construction - Electrical
Building Construction - General
Building Construction - Heating and Cooling
Building Construction - Masonry and Concrete
Building Construction - Plumbing

Short-Term Certificate in Building Construction with options in:

Building Construction - Acoustic Ceiling Insulation
Building Construction - Building Maintenance 
Building Construction - Carpentry
Building Construction - Concrete
Building Construction - Construction
Building Construction - Construction Equipment
Building Construction - Drywall
Building Construction - Electrical
Building Construction - Exterior Finishing
Building Construction - Heating and Cooling
Building Construction - Masonry
Building Construction - Plumbing
Building Construction - Roofing
Building Construction - Stone and Tile

The job market for building construction is very favorable, 

with an expected growth of 378 construction-related jobs within 40 miles of the NACC campus between 2020 and 2025. Many construction-related jobs are among the fastest-growing in the north Alabama region and beyond. Opportunities abound in the construction industry.

Program Contact
Adam McCamy
Industrial Electronics Instructor/Electrical
Office: WT 167
Phone: 2348
Email: mccamya@nacc.edu

Program Contact
Shane Jenkins
HVAC-R Instructor
Office: WT 120
Phone: 256-638-4418 x2827
Email: jenkinsj@nacc.edu

Program Contact
Dr. Kevin Sanders
Program Coordinator
Office: IC 101a
Phone: Ext. 2348
Email:  sandersk@nacc.edu