Construction Engineering and Management
Bachelor of Science – B.S.
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Undergraduate
About the Program
Lead in the construction industry by blending civil engineering and business. Learn structural engineering, project management, and cost estimation. Hands-on labs and practical coursework prepare you for careers in commercial, heavy-civil, or residential construction.
The Polytechnic Experience
With hands-on training in drafting, computer applications, surveying, soil mechanics, and more, you will be industry-ready from day one. Inspect and interpret construction drawings, assess risks to projects, and explore scheduling and resource allocation methods. Understand a project engineer’s role in managing legal, financial, and personnel aspects of a construction project.
Career Outcomes
Courses
×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and Management, formerly known as Construction Engineering Technology, offers a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers in the construction industry. Since its inception in 1971, the program has produced over 1,000 graduates who are equipped to work in various sectors, including commercial, heavy-civil, and residential construction. The curriculum provides extensive training in construction practices, covering areas such as construction materials, drafting, computer applications, surveying, structural design, soil mechanics, and project management. Graduates are well-prepared for roles such as field engineer, project manager, estimator, and superintendent. The program’s educational objectives include developing professionals who advance in their careers as engineers or managers, uphold high standards of professional competency through continuous learning, and consider the ethical and societal impacts of their work. The program emphasizes practical experience and prepares students to collaborate effectively with owners, developers, architects, and other stakeholders in implementing construction projects.
Associate Professor, Construction Engineering and Management
Ghada M. Gad
"My research expertise is in the area of construction engineering and management, specifically contracting methods, procurement strategies, cost forecasting, risk management, project performance metrics, and social aspects of construction projects. I have been heavily involved with transportation-related research (highways and airports) on the federal and state level. Before starting my...
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Civil Engineering Student Activities
An excellent college education includes much more than classes, and extracurricular activities can enhance your college experience. That’s why the Civil Engineering Department encourages participation in student clubs, competition teams, and organizations.
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The civil engineering department offers a civil engineering program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.
The Geospatial Engineering Option in the Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the General Criteria, the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs, and the Program Criteria for Surveying and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
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