The BS in Construction Management s accreditation by the American Council for Construction Education and the construction industry s high regard and demand for our graduates are evidence that a meaningful synthesis has been accomplished. The CM student s management knowledge and skills learned in the classroom are augmented by their application to actual construction projects in the CM computer labs. Traditional technical skills are enhanced through use of soils, survey, and testing labs. Other course work is further complemented by a comprehensive study of design and construction development projects. The program offers a wide variety of courses in design, art, CAD, professional practice, and law.
Special emphasis is placed on constructibility and cost-effective design alternatives.
A degree with this option may provide two years of credit toward the architectural licensing requirements. The varied academic background of the faculty enables students to develop a wide diversity of theoretical and technical competencies. The teaching faculty s industry experience includes management of construction for heavy civil works, buildings, industrial, and real estate development. The faculty s strong technical and diverse academic preparation includes degrees in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, and industrial education. Many students work in a summer cooperative education program with highway, building, electrical, mechanical, and other contractors in estimating, project engineering, contract administration, or in the construction trades or with architectural firms.