Construction Management Technology and Carpentry • Gainesville, GA • Campus • $131.84/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Lanier Technical College offers 3 construction management pathways:
- Construction Management Technology A.A.S.
- Construction Management Technology Diploma
- Commercial Project Management Certificate
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management Technology A.A.S. | $8.2K in-state / $14.8K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 61-62 |
| Construction Management Technology Diploma | $7.4K in-state / $13.3K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 54-55 |
| Commercial Project Management Certificate | $2.5K in-state / $4.2K out-of-state | 1 year (2 semesters) | 16 |
Tuition estimates use Lanier Tech’s $107/credit in-state rate ($214 out-of-state) plus $385 in mandatory fees per semester, using the commercial track’s credit total for the A.A.S. and diploma.
- Why choose it: Lanier Tech’s A.A.S. and diploma offer a residential or commercial track on top of an NCCER-labeled carpentry core, and both tracks include CCMN 2040 Construction Project Management unless the student swaps it for a commercial construction internship.
- Trade-off: The internship replaces the project management course rather than adding to it, the programs carry no ACCE accreditation, and the 16-credit certificate’s first course requires two prerequisite courses outside the certificate.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.A.S., diploma, Commercial Project Management Certificate |
| Specializations | Residential or commercial (A.A.S. and diploma) |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Hall Campus (Gainesville) |
| Credit Hours | 16 to 62 |
| Internship | Optional CCMN 2500 Commercial Construction Management Internship-Practicum, in place of CCMN 2040 |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Math | MATH 1101, MATH 1103, or MATH 1111 (A.A.S.); MATH 1011 or MATH 1012 (diploma) |
| Start Terms | Every semester, based on course and space availability |
| Tuition | $107/credit in-state, $214 out-of-state; no tuition above 15 credits per semester |
Construction Management Technology A.A.S.
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management Technology A.A.S. at Lanier Technical College is approximately $8,174 (62 credits at $107/credit plus four semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The NCCER Construction Management Technology Degree Program (CMT3) prepares students for construction supervision, combining hands-on carpentry with print reading, estimating, code, scheduling, and project management courses.
A.A.S. Curriculum
- General education (15 credits): ENGL 1101, a social science, one math course (Mathematical Modeling, Quantitative Skills, or College Algebra), a humanities course, and a general education elective
- Carpentry core (23 credits): COFC 1080 Construction Trades Core, CARP 1000 Fundamental Carpentry Skills, CARP 1015 and CARP 1020 Structural Framing I and II, CARP 1025 Intermediate Carpentry Techniques, CARP 1035 Advanced Carpentry I
- Commercial specialization (24 credits): CARP 1056 Advanced Commercial Carpentry, CCMN 1050 Commercial Building Code, CCMN 1060 Construction Estimating I, CCMN 2020 Construction Scheduling, CMTT 2020 Construction Drafting I or CCMN 1030 Construction Graphics, CCMN 2010 Construction Law or ACCT 2140, and CCMN 2040 Construction Project Management or CCMN 2500 Internship-Practicum
- Residential specialization (23 credits): CARP 1055 Advanced Carpentry II, CMTT 2010 Residential Estimating Review, CCMN 1030 or CMTT 2020, CMTT 2050 Residential Code Review, CMTT 2130 Computerized Construction Scheduling, CMTT 2170 Construction Contracting or ACCT 2140, and CCMN 2040 or CCMN 2500
Both tracks include a dedicated construction project management course (CCMN 2040), which the residential tracks at Savannah Tech and Atlanta Tech don’t include. The program description mentions accounting for construction businesses, but neither track lists an accounting course.
You Should Know
- The catalog lists a 60-credit graduation requirement but notes the specializations make the real total 61 (residential) or 62 (commercial).
- Lanier labels the programs NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) but doesn’t say which NCCER credentials students earn.
- The commercial graduation plan puts 16 to 17 credits in three of the four semesters.
- Scheduling software is not named in the catalog.
A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- CCMN 2500 Commercial Construction Management Internship-Practicum (3 credits) can replace CCMN 2040 Construction Project Management in either track, with program advisor approval.
- Required hours and paid status are not clearly stated.
Choosing the internship means giving up the 4-credit project management course, so students should weigh job-site experience against that coursework with an advisor.
A.A.S. Admissions
- Applicants must be at least 16, hold a high school diploma or GED, and submit ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT scores.
- Students are accepted every semester, based on course and space availability.
Construction Management Technology Diploma
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management Technology Diploma at Lanier Technical College is approximately $7,425 (55 credits at $107/credit plus four semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The NCCER Construction Management Technology Diploma Program (CM22) covers the same carpentry core and specializations as the A.A.S., with basic skills courses in place of general education.
Diploma Curriculum
- Basic skills (8 credits): ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I, EMPL 1000 or PSYC 1010, and MATH 1011 Business Math or MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics
- Carpentry core (23 credits): the same six courses as the A.A.S.
- Specialization: residential (23 credits) or commercial (24 credits), the same as the A.A.S.
The catalog states 54 credits and notes the commercial specialization requires 55. The diploma’s commercial track requires CCMN 1030 Construction Graphics, while the A.A.S. commercial track allows CMTT 2020 instead.
Diploma Internship and Field Experience
CCMN 2500 can replace CCMN 2040 in either track, with program advisor approval. Hours are not clearly stated.
Diploma Admissions
- Same requirements as the A.A.S., with entry every semester based on course and space availability.
Commercial Project Management Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Commercial Project Management Certificate at Lanier Technical College is approximately $2,482 (16 credits at $107/credit plus two semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 1 year (2 semesters).
The Commercial Project Management Certificate Program (CZ71) covers the planning, estimating, legal, and project management side of commercial construction.
Certificate Curriculum
- CCMN 1030 Construction Graphics
- CCMN 1050 Commercial Building Code
- CCMN 1060 Construction Estimating I
- CCMN 2010 Construction Law
- CCMN 2040 Construction Project Management
All five courses appear in the A.A.S. and diploma commercial track, so the certificate counts toward either.
You Should Know
- CCMN 1030 lists CARP 1000 Fundamental Carpentry Skills and COFC 1080 Construction Trades Core as prerequisites, which are not part of the certificate. Students without that background should confirm with an advisor how they can start.
Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required.
Certificate Admissions
- High school diploma or GED and placement scores are required; students are accepted each semester.
Tuition
Lanier Tech charges $107 per credit in-state and $214 out-of-state, with no tuition above 15 credits per semester. Mandatory fees total $385 per semester. Over the A.A.S.’s four semesters, an in-state student pays about $131.84 per credit.
| Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per credit | $107 | $214 |
| Mandatory fees per semester | $385 | $385 |
| A.A.S. (62 credits, 4 semesters) | $8,174 | $14,808 |
| Diploma (55 credits, 4 semesters) | $7,425 | $13,310 |
| Commercial Project Management Certificate (16 credits, 2 semesters) | $2,482 | $4,194 |
Fees cover activity ($45), registration ($55), facilities ($40), security ($40), technology ($110), wellness ($4), instructional ($60), program ($25), and insurance ($6). See Lanier Tech’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- Lanier Tech’s tuition page in the 2026-27 catalog says its rates are “effective as of Fall Semester 2023.”
- Following the commercial A.A.S. graduation plan (16, 16, 13, and 17 credits) would cap tuition in three semesters and lower the in-state total to about $7,746.
- The residential A.A.S. (61 credits) and residential diploma (54 credits) cost about $107 less than the figures above.
- Books, workbooks, and supplies vary by program and are extra, as are a $25 application fee and a $40 graduation fee.
- Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Career Grant, and HOPE Scholarship can cover tuition for eligible residents.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
A good fit for north Georgia students who want carpentry skills plus a management credential, with a dedicated project management course in either track.
Compared with Atlanta Tech: Atlanta Technical College offers the same residential-or-commercial structure; Lanier adds CCMN 2040 Construction Project Management to both tracks, while Atlanta Tech’s residential track adds a 4-credit accounting course.
Commercial without carpentry: Students who want only the commercial management courses can compare Gwinnett Technical College’s ACCE-accredited Commercial A.A.S., which has no carpentry courses and a transfer agreement with Kennesaw State.
Flexible start: Lanier accepts students every semester, based on course and space availability. Ogeechee Technical College uses the same carpentry sequence in a residential-only degree and also admits students any semester.
Accreditation and Credentials
Lanier Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which supports credit transfer and federal financial aid eligibility.
The construction management programs are not on ACCE’s accredited associate-degree list (Rev. 2025.03.20), and Lanier Tech states no programmatic accreditation for them.
Lanier also offers NCCER-labeled carpentry diplomas and certificates and a Commercial Carpentry Certificate, which are not profiled here. The college doesn’t state any credit toward contractor licensing.