Construction Inspection, Associate in Science

Construction Inspection includes the application of procedures and techniques related to the inspection of a construction project, including building code compliance, the code enforcement process, building code administration, and labor and safety practices. The program will include some hands-on fundamental courses, analysis of the requirements of the building code, construction safety and management, and construction inspection practices.  

The program expects to complete 20 students each year with an ACH or A.S. degree.  Statewide data from the Chancellor’s Office report that statewide completions for this or similar programs is 310 annually.  There are only 16 other community colleges offering this training.  

The Construction Management program goal is CTE.  The goal is to provide students with managerial level skill in the construction industry.  These skills are in high demand in the industry and our objective is to address this demand by exposing our students to the required disciplines that are required. Beyond the hard skills required for these managerial position – the trainings provided through this program will provide students with lifelong skills that can apply to property management and homeownership.  

The program will include some hands-on fundamental courses, analysis of the requirements of the building code, construction safety and management, and construction inspection practices. 

This program fits well within the existing LBCC catalogue.  We currently have a Construction Technology Degree aimed at turning out construction workers and contractors in the workforce.  Construction Inspection is the next step to take those field level skills into administrative level skills in the trades.  With this knowledge, students will broaden their scope of job opportunities within their reach.  Construction Management is another degree that will soon be offered at LBCC, providing students with managerial level skills in the industry.  

There are only 5 community colleges that offer a similar program across all of LA and Orange County.  The closest being over 25 miles away.  With demand for these skills in the industry increasing, providing opportunities for our local students to be prepared for administrative level positions is crucial.  According to LMI data for LA, there is a 5.5% projected growth for construction Inspectors with 3,380 projected job openings at a median, $42.22 hourly wage. Orange County LMI projects 7.7% growth with 1,590 projected job openings at a median $41.39 hourly wage.  There is a need for more workers in this sector, and providing access by offering local training will benefit the diverse students that dawn LBCC.  

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