Disciplines of Construction Management

Department of Civil and Construction Engineering and Management

Construction

Managing the building of civil engineering systems from cradle to grave to include coordination between the owner, contractor and designer.

 

Finance and Estimating

Operating in the business world to include accounting, financial contracts and estimating the cost of activities.

 

Contracts and Bids

Demonstrating strong bidding practices and effective contract administration is integral to acquiring the next job or project as a construction manager.

 

 Geotechnical

Designing foundations and earthwork systems to support soil itself and transfer loads from structures into the earth while limiting settlements.

 

Management

Managing equipment, personnel and supplies to build more effectively, efficiently and economically.

 

 Structural

Designing systems of structural members used to support loads for a specified public function such as bridges, buildings, dams and bell towers.

 

 Surveying

Measuring physical features to include horizontal distances and elevation differences to determine property lines, lay out buildings and produce maps.