The mission of the Department of Construction Management at LSU is to improve the total quality and cost effectiveness of the nation's construction industry for the purpose of providing a competitive advantage.
Construction is essential to the economic growth and progress of the nation.
Practically every aspect of civilized life requires some kind of construction for growth and development. In addition, the construction industry is the nation's largest single production activity. In recent years it has accounted for approximately 15 percent of the total employment in the United States. The departments graduates have enjoyed a 100 percent employment record over the past 15 years. Career opportunities are worldwide and as varied as the field of construction.