Category: Manufacturing and Engineering Technology

Manufacturing and Engineering Technology

2017 Trends in Building: The Internet of Things and Data

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In her article, 10 Construction Industry Trends to Watch in 2017, Emily Peiffer outlined growth areas in the construction industry. Data Tools The Internet of Things, wearable data collection, and construction: These are not closely related at first glance, but according to industry experts, they are the next big trend in building. According to Garrett … Continue reading 2017 Trends in Building: The Internet of Things and Data

Architecture graduate impacts community

St Petersburg College’s Architecture programs don’t just provide a basic knowledge of architecture’s principles; rather, students learn how to see the world spatially. Just ask Joshua Frank, who earned an Associate of Arts in Architecture from St Petersburg College. He is now an urban planner and president-elect of the Urban Charrette, a non-profit group that  educates and collaborates with community, business, … Continue reading Architecture graduate impacts community

Students earn AutoCAD certification

Congratulations to six SPC Engineering Technology students who received their AutoCAD User Certification in June.  These students proved their commitment by attending a two-hour boot camp prep class on Saturday mornings for about two months. Their instructor, Mr. Steven Torres, an adjunct in the engineering technology department, spent time reviewing material from AutoCAD I and … Continue reading Students earn AutoCAD certification

Celebrating the National Week of Making

June 17-23, 2016 was declared the National Week of Making by President Obama. “Makers and builders and doers — of all ages and backgrounds — have pushed our country forward, developing creative solutions to important challenges and proving that ordinary Americans are capable of achieving the extraordinary when they have access to the resources they … Continue reading Celebrating the National Week of Making