Coffeyville Community College Columbus Technical Campus is pleased to announce that they have completed another spec house in the town of Columbus.  This project was completed by the Construction Technology program with over 45 students receiving “hands on” training during this build.  The main purpose of constructing this home was for the students to complete their NCCER Performance test.  National Center for Construction Education and Research, NCCER, is a national standard that construction companies are looking for when they are adding new hires.  CCC Columbus Technology Construction Technology program is an NCCER Accredited Training and Education Facility, also known as ATEF.  This offers our students not only a Certificate in Construction Technology from Coffeyville Community College, but also national credentials that are recognized around the USA.  Many construction companies are using NCCER to determine how much they are going to pay the employee.

The 1900 square foot home with two car attached garage gave the students the opportunity to see every aspect of the residential construction process.  Students started by picking the design of the house and drawing it out on Chief Architect.  This is a computer aided drafting program that CCC Columbus Tech uses during Blueprints & Building Codes and also during the Painting, Finishing and Interior Design classes.  Once the blueprint was complete, the students began laying out the house at 223 N. Grandview.  During the Survey and Elevations class, students determined the height to pour the footings in order to have the floor higher than the road.  After the students completed the footings and the foundation, they moved on to the framing.  Framing a house covers eight of the NCCER Modules and Performance sheets.  While finishing the outside of the house, the students were able to complete four more modules and performance test. 

During the build/finish of the inside of the home students completed seven additional modules and performance test that included insulation, drywall hanging and finishing, painting, interior trim and cabinet fabrication. 

“Along with these NCCER modules I also introduced them to electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, said Kevin Hunt, Construction Technology Instructor.  “Kyle Robnett was generous enough to let the students help him install the HVAC system and I showed them the basics to wire and plumb the house. I am proud to say that our students are responsible for building this house and doing all of the work on the house with the exception of the HVAC system.”

The house is located at 223 N. Grandview in Columbus.  It is 1900 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.  It has an open living room, dining, and kitchen that have a vaulted ceiling.  Two of the bedrooms are on the south end of the house with a bathroom and the master bedroom and bath are on the north end.  The half bath is just off of the living room and kitchen.  The 2 car, 740 sq. ft., garage offers storage but if that isn’t enough the 210 feet deep lot allows plenty of room for a shed.  The back of the house also has a 20’ X 22’ deck that can easily be altered to walk out to an above ground pool or down to a storm shelter.
 
“We didn’t build this house to make a large profit, but do hope to make a little to buy and repair tools that we used during the construction,” said Hunt.  “We are asking $135,000 which comes out to $71 per square foot of living space.  At this price the house will be sold without flooring, appliances and window covering so the new owner can have what they want.”

For more information about the CCC Construction Technology program, please call 620-429-3896.