The construction industry is the largest industry in the country. It's an industry which employs nearly 6 million men and women. The Program People in construction enjoy seeing a plan on paper become a reality. They take pride in the beauty, the enormity, the utility, the sheer strength of the things they build, understanding the importance of using their special skills in a successful team effort. They like tools and machinery, the outdoors and working with other people toward a common goal.
Individual responsibility plays a big part in construction.
The work involves a team effort, but successful construction people know that they must each do a little bit extra to make sure the job is done right. The programs are designed to provide educational, research and outreach opportunities that serve both the needs of our students and those of the construction industry. Back to fact sheet index Educational Objectives Provide to construction students the basic skills necessary to plan, organize and control resources to manage the overall construction process. Provide to construction students the technical knowledge and problem solving skills for a career in construction. Provide to construction students the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, define and compare design alternatives.