Madison College celebrates new construction and remodeling facility at Truax on Nov. 19

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November 4, 2025

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Construction and remodeling students working in a house frame, hammering wood.

Madison College invites community members, industry partners, alumni and prospective students to tour its new Construction & Remodeling Facility during an open house and ribbon-cutting celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Truax North campus.

This public event offers a firsthand look inside the $10.3 million, 30,000-square-foot facility — a new space built for hands-on learning, innovation and workforce development.

Guests can explore the new state-of-the-art space, meet faculty and students, learn about the construction and remodeling programs and see demonstrations inside the all-seasons space.

Construction & remodeling meeting space — The new construction and remodeling learning facility features meeting space and a student lounge.

The new facility marks an exciting new chapter for Madison College’s Construction & Remodeling Program, which has relocated from the Commercial Avenue campus to Truax.

With enrollment in Madison College’s Construction & Remodeling Program steadily rising, the modern facility provides the capacity to expand course offerings and continue meeting the region’s growing demand for highly skilled trades professionals.

Learn more about Madison College's innovative Construction and Remodeling program.

Interior image of new construction and remodeling facility with work benches, machinery and high ceilings. — The new Truax North campus space features two large workshops designed for roof framing, siding, insulation and green building demonstrations.

Construction & remodeling open house/ribbon-cutting

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 19, speakers and ribbon cutting from 3:30-4 p.m.
Open house and tours, 4-6 p.m.
WHERE: Madison College, Traux North Campus, 1849 Wright St., Rooms 110 and 111A
MORE INFO: Madison College Event Webpage