Thinking Beyond the Beams: Pathways in Construction, Design, and Real Estate
With the anticipation of new structural beams arriving on campus and their imminent installation above the new dining hall, building construction has become a visible and exciting topic around school. The scale, precision, and collaboration involved in a project like this can spark curiosity—and even career interest—in students. There’s something uniquely satisfying about building something tangible, and it might inspire students to explore post-secondary pathways in construction, design, or real estate.
There are many avenues of study connected to this project, including architecture, engineering, design, construction management, and real estate development. Some related post-secondary options include:
Canadian Universities & Colleges
- University of Guelph – B.Comm. in Real Estate and Housing
- Toronto Metropolitan University – B.Comm. in Business Management, specialization in Real Estate Management
- University of Calgary – B.Comm. with a concentration in Real Estate Studies
- OCAD University – Bachelor of Design (Environmental and Industrial Design options)
- University of Toronto – Architectural Studies, Civil Engineering
- Carleton University – Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Civil Engineering
- University of Waterloo – Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Durham College – Honours Bachelor of Construction Management
- George Brown College – Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management)
- Centennial College – Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management
- Humber College – Real Estate Salesperson Program, plus Construction and Renovation Technician diploma
- Fanshawe College – Architectural Technology, Construction Engineering Technology
U.S. Institutions
- Cornell University – Real Estate (Baker Program), Architecture, Engineering
- University of Southern California (USC) – B.S. in Civil Engineering (Building Science), Real Estate Development
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – Architecture, Urban Studies and Planning, Civil Engineering
- Pratt Institute – Architecture, Construction Management
- Drexel University – Construction Management, Architectural Engineering
European Institutions
- University College London (UCL) – Bartlett School of Architecture, Project and Construction Management
- TU Delft (Netherlands) – Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences
- ETH Zurich (Switzerland) – Civil Engineering, Architecture
- University of Reading (UK) – Real Estate, Construction Management & Engineering
- Politecnico di Milano (Italy) – Architecture and Built Environment program
Whether a student is interested in the creative aspects of design, the technical precision of engineering, or the logistical challenges of project management, there are a range of educational paths available. We encourage families to start conversations early and explore how hands-on exposure to our own construction project might ignite future career interests.
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4391 County Road 29, Lakefield Ontario K0L 2H0 705.652.3324 admissions@lcs.on.ca
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We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
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