Construction, Facilities, and Safety Programs at Capitol Technology University

1. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the top two myths about careers in the construction industry
are that all the jobs are dirty, and only those with brute strength can survive. The reality is that $1.3 trillion
worth of structures are created each year, and all of them need college graduates who can manage projects,
develop safety procedures and handle behind-the-scenes business aspects of construction. In addition,
people are often surprised to learn that safety professionals now have a seat in the C-suite, making strategic
decisions that have a positive impact on the bottom line.
At Capitol Technology University, we offer undergraduate and advanced degrees to help you succeed in
these growing fields. Manufacturing and construction is predicted to have 9.7 million project management
openings from 2017 to 2027, and employment of occupational health and safety technicians is projected to
grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026.
CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES & SAFETY
$690.7B
United States Gross Domestic Product from
construction, second quarter of 2021.
(Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis)
7.4M
Number of people working in construction
as of March 2019.
(Source: U.S. Department of Labor)
20%
Out of every 5,000 private-industry worker
fatalities, 20 percent are in construction.
(Source: US Department of Labor)
1.3 trillion dollars worth of structures are created each year, and all of them need college
graduates who can manage projects, develop safety procedures and handle behind-the-
scenes business aspects of construction.
CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES, &
SAFETY PROGRAMS

2. TRANSFER YOUR TRAINING CREDITS
RETURN ON INVESTMENT— HIGH NET PRESENT VALUE (NPV) RANKINGS
Georgetown University released a report using data from the expanded College Scorecard.
This report ranks 4,500 colleges and universities by return on investment titled, “A First Try
at ROI: Ranking 4,500 Colleges.” Capitol Technology University was ranked 213 out of 4,500
with a 20 year NPV, ranked 141 out of 4,500 after a 30 year NPV, and over a 40 year lifetime of
work, ranked 120 out of 4,500 colleges/universities.
Capitol Tech’s transfer process supports students bringing in credits from other educational
institutions, apprenticeship programs such as NCCER, as well as those coming directly from the
job industry.
We provide solutions to seamlessly transfer both academic course credits and professional
certifications into our many university programs.
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www.captechu.edu Construction, Facilities & Safety at Capitol Tech
DR. BRAD SIMS has always been involved with technology, his fascination beginning when he taught
himself programming on a Commodore 64 that he received for his birthday. From there, he went on to
obtain a BS in Building Construction Management from Purdue University and worked coast to coast
in the United States (and briefly Europe) in the project management area of industrial construction,
later becoming involved with the companies’ computer systems due to his passion for technology. Dr.
Sims continued his education to earn an MS in Building Construction from the University of Florida
and a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from Purdue University, which led him to his first position as an
Assistant Professor at the University of Florida. Now the President of Capitol Technology University, he
is combining his background in construction and technology with Capitol Tech’s strong cybersecurity
curriculum to build the first degree programs in critical infrastructure designed to help protect the nation.
LEARN FROM A CAPITOL TECH EXPERT
This is an area of special interest for Dr. Sims as he sees a major need to protect our critical infrastructure from cyber-attacks while also
understanding how these facilities operate so that we can better defend against such attacks.
FOR TRADES AND HIGHER EDUCATION COLLABORATION
THE CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES ALLIANCE
Join the Discussion!
cfalliance@captechu.edu
www.captechu.edu/cfalliance

3. ONLINE BACHELORS PROGRAMS
• BS in Construction IT and Cybersecurity
• BS in Construction Management and Critical Infrastructure
• BS in Construction Safety*
• BS in Facilities Management and Critical Infrastructure
• BS in Professional Trades Administration
* The Bachelor and Masters of Science Degrees in Construction Safety are
recognized as a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified
Safety Professionals (BCSP),
ONLINE GRADUATE PROGRAMS
MASTER’S
• MS in Construction Cybersecurity
• MS in Construction Safety
• MS in Critical Infrastructure
DOCTORATE
• PhD in Construction Science
• PhD in Critical Infrastructure
• PhD in Emergency and Protective Services
• PhD in Facilities Management
• PhD in Occupational Health and Safety
• PhD in Occupational Risk Management
THE CAPITOL
COMMITMENT
You’ll receive a job offer within 90 days
of graduation or we’ll provide up to 36
additional undergraduate credits for FREE.
1.800.950.1992
admissions@captechu.edu www.captechu.edu
Capitol Technology University provides students with the fortified education, unshakable
industry knowledge, and grounded problem solving skills employers seek in construction
leaders. Start building your career at Capitol.
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