Career Skills
70+Career and Technology Education Classes
Launched in 1972, the student-built house program is a year-long residential trades program for Cedar Rapids Community School District high school juniors and seniors. During the year, students build a single family home from the ground up, and develop technical skills, collaborate with local employers, and explore related careers.
This school year, will be the 52nd home built by students in the 52-53rd year of the program. This years house will be located in Hiawatha.
Sub-contractors and suppliers
Thanks to these professionals who work with students to help build a successful project.
| Task/product | Sub-contractors | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Home Designer | Prull Custom Designs LLC | 319-846-9353 |
| Excavation | Wax Excavating | 319-373-2287 |
| Concrete work | Rogers Concrete | 319-462-4290 |
| Plumbing | Brown Plumbing | 319-363-2034 |
| Heating & Cooling | Iltens Inc. | 319-208-3295 |
| Electrical | Benchmark Electric | 319-389-1359 |
| Framing Partner | Madsen Custom Homes | 319-310-3918 |
| Cabinets | Fashion Par Kitchens | 319-377-7357 |
| Countertops | Elite Stone | 319-450-0777 |
| Appliances | Home Appliance | 319-365-8150 |
| Trim Carpentry | Above and Beyond Carpentry LLC | 319-531-4474 |
| Interior Finishes | Madsen Custom Homes | 319-310-3918 |
| Interior Glass | Allied Glass | 319-364-2495 |
| Stone | Kings Material/ Lee Ritter Masonry | 319-363-0233 |
| Garage Doors | Ollinger Garage Doors | 319-223-5707 |
| Drywall | Dan Gardner Drywall | 319-377-1507 |
| Flooring | Carpet King | 319-531-1389 |
| Insulation | Kinzler Insulation | 319-366-3080 |
| Painting | Dustin Anderson Painting | 319-241-6447 |
| Siding | Klawiter Construction LLC | 319-350-4944 |
| Gutters | Gish’s Gutters | 319-491-7773 |
| Lumber Supplier | Atkins Lumber | 319-446-7654 |
| Hard Surface Flooring | Carpet King | 319-377-9801 |
| Security/Low Voltage | Axis Communications, Inc. | 319-361-4442 |