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Study Civil Construction

Major in Construction Management with an Emphasis in Civil Construction
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Build and maintain our infrastructure.

The civil field encompasses some of the most essential building projects that are completed in our world each year. Handle the maintenance, design, and construction of natural and physically built environments.

Civil construction includes massive bridges for transportation, walkway construction, wastewater treatment centers, dams, and more!

ABET Accredited
Become a Leader

Acquire not just the technical skills necessary for on-site work, but also the knowledge essential for managing business operations.

Paid Internship

Get hands-on exposure to the construction field allowing you to apply classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios.

The Construction Expo

At the Expo, explore cutting-edge construction equipment, technology, and tools, while building invaluable connections with industry professionals.

Topics unique to the Civil Construction emphasis track include:

  • Construction Surveying: the principles and techniques of accurately measuring and mapping construction sites to facilitate precise project layout and execution.
  • Civil Virtual Design and Construction: explore the integration of advanced digital technologies to create virtual models that enhance the planning, visualization, and coordination of construction projects.
  • Heavy/Highway/Bridge Construction: specialized techniques and management strategies required for the successful execution of large-scale infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, and bridges.
  • Utility Construction: Dive into the planning and implementation of essential utility systems, such as water, sewer, and electrical, emphasizing the coordination of these critical components within construction projects.
Leverage modern surveying equipment in classroom lab activities to determine construction project scope. Civil Construction students gain experience in civil construction design software like CAD and BIM.

Civil Construction graduates are recruited by construction employers to become:

  • Civil Engineers: design and innovate infrastructure projects, ensuring structural integrity and safety.
  • Project Managers: oversee the timely and efficient execution of construction projects.
  • Foremen: lead and coordinate on-site construction activities, managing and guiding construction crews.
  • Project Estimators: analyze costs and resources to provide accurate financial assessments for construction projects.
  • Proposal Writers: craft compelling documents outlining project plans and budgets to secure construction contracts.
Graduates plan, design, and then test structures before they are ready to be used by the public. They also maintain both natural and physically built environments.

Additional information

Construction Management - Civil Construction Degree Map download

Catalog – see catalog for the School of Construction