By Jennifer Fetterly
Madison College
Madison College has officially opened a new Construction & Remodeling Facility at its Truax North Campus, expanding learning for community members interested in building careers in the skilled trades.
The $10.3 million, 30,000-square-foot facility is designed for hands-on learning and innovation, elevating training opportunities for future builders.
Madison College Provost Beth Giles joined students, faculty, partners and community members to celebrate the Nov. 19 ribbon cutting and open house.
“This new facility at the Truax campus represents so much more than bricks and mortar — it represents opportunity, innovation and our unwavering commitment to student success,” Giles said. “Every square foot of this space reflects our belief that students learn best when they can roll up their sleeves and practice their craft in an environment that mirrors the worksite they’ll soon lead.”
The modern Construction & Remodeling facility supports increased enrollment by expanding courses and meeting rising regional demand for skilled trades professionals. The remodeled space marks a new chapter for Madison College’s Construction & Remodeling program, which recently relocated from the Commercial Avenue campus.
The renovated space includes two large workshops for training in roof framing, siding, insulation and green building demonstrations. Students and faculty also benefit from a modern computer lab, classrooms, a dedicated power tool and safety lab and student collaboration areas. High ceilings and large overhead doors allow students to construct sheds, garages and tiny homes entirely indoors.
Students learn up-to-date construction techniques for completing projects, ranging from small to large, rough to refined. After completing the Construction and Remodeling 32-credit, one-year technical degree, graduates go on to find careers in the construction industry, from commercial to residential, new construction to remodeling.
Learn more at madisoncol
lege.edu/academics/programs/construction-remodeling.
