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Construction Technology

Use drones, modeling, and digital tools to plan and build smarter.

A day in the life

Construction technology roles use digital tools to plan, coordinate, and build smarter: drones for site mapping, BIM and 3D modeling for coordination, laser scanning, and software for estimating and scheduling. You bridge the office and the field.

It is a fast-growing side of the industry for people who like construction and technology, from BIM technicians and VDC coordinators to estimators and field engineers.

Training required

Construction technology is entered through technical college and university programs in construction management, BIM/VDC, and related fields, plus on-the-job training and software certifications. Pathways range from certificates to two- and four-year degrees, and demand is climbing as jobsites go digital. Georgia offers several ways in, including programs through the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and state universities.

What you can earn
Entry-level~$50,000/ year in Georgia
Top earners~$95,000/ year in Georgia

Construction technology spans several roles — BIM technicians, estimators, VDC coordinators, field engineers — so pay varies widely. These are approximate Georgia figures.

Source: Approximate — construction technology spans several occupations

Ways in — training & pathways in Georgia

From a full apprenticeship to a few weeks online, here's every way into construction technology in Georgia — ordered from the deepest path to the quickest.

Trade Schools & Technical Colleges
Weeks to 2 years · earn a credential or diploma