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Structural Engineering and Construction Engineering and Management

Construction engineering and management involves applying technical and scientific knowledge to infrastructure construction projects. It bridges engineering design and construction project management. Construction engineering managers oversee all aspects of construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule and within budget. They work in various industries including commercial and residential building, transportation infrastructure like bridges and airports, and utilities.

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Structural Engineering and Construction Engineering and Management

Construction engineering and management involves applying technical and scientific knowledge to infrastructure construction projects. It bridges engineering design and construction project management. Construction engineering managers oversee all aspects of construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule and within budget. They work in various industries including commercial and residential building, transportation infrastructure like bridges and airports, and utilities.

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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

HISTORY:

 Larson and Weeden established two courses between 1962 and 1966 which focused on
the construction of engineering projects. The undergraduate course, C.E. 431, dealt with the planning,
methods, and equipment involved during the construction phase.

WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT?

 Construction Engineers design the technical and management systems to plan and construct everything in
our built environment. Whereas other civil engineers design completed buildings, bridges, and roads,
construction engineers & managers ensure buildings stand when they are partially constructed and each
course of a roadway is built in preparation for the next.
 Construction engineers design the process of construction. They manage cost systems, schedule,
productivity, quality, and safety of the public and the construction workers on site. Human factors are a
driving force in building a successful project, so construction managers are often great communicators,
motivators, and leaders.

WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT?

Construction engineering management, or CEM, involves the application of technical and scientific knowledge to
infrastructure construction projects. While engineering focuses on design and construction management is
concerned with overseeing the actual construction, CEM often represents a blend of both disciplines, bridging
design and management or project execution. Construction engineering managers may have an educational
background at both undergraduate and graduate levels as well as experience in construction management
techniques.

Their skills may be applied widely to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.

WHAT DOES A CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGER DO?

Construction engineering managers are key players in the successful completion of construction projects. Over the
course of his or her career, a construction engineering manager is likely to work on and oversee a broad range of
projects. This may include the design of drainage and sewage systems, building construction, or even larger
infrastructure projects like developing highways or railroads. Others choose to focus on one particular type of
construction and build a career around it. Some common specialties include:

 Commercial business or housing construction


 Electrical system design
 HVAC/mechanical
 Highway/heavy construction (bridge building, airport design, water waste management systems, etc.)

Professional Skills and Expertise


Construction engineering managers must possess a thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and building
codes, especially those that have a direct impact on the project at hand. They must also be able to estimate the
total cost of a given project with consideration to:

 Site inspections
 Drainage, sewage, and elevation level tests
 Equipment and materials
 Labor

Construction engineering managers are also responsible for managing the workings of various other entities
involved in the project. They are responsible for providing expert supervision from beginning to end while also
keeping the project running on or ahead of schedule and within budget. The job requires strong leadership and
interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Like any other kind of engineer, construction engineering managers
need to possess strong problem-solving, analytical, and mathematical skills.

WHO HIRES CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS?

 General Contractors
 Owner Representatives
 Mechanical/Electrical Contractors
 Renewable Energies
 Consulting/Design Firms
 Oil and Gas Industry
 Aircraft Manufacturers
 Law Firms*
 Historical Restoration*

*additional schooling may be necessary

WHY IS CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT?

Construction engineers build many of the things that people use everyday.

Construction engineering involves many aspects of construction including: commercial, residential, bridges,
airports, tunnels, and dams.

It is an extremely large industry that provides jobs to many and continues to grow.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CIVIL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT?

Civil engineering deals more with the design, planning and analysis of a construction project, while construction
engineering is primarily on-site management of actual construction.

Study

Civil engineering studies load-bearing structures, construction building codes, the techniques used during
construction and other statistical analysis. Construction engineering is more hands-on. Construction engineering
studies will teach the student about design fundamentals, different construction materials, construction planning
and construction project management.

Purpose

Civil engineers design the construction of buildings, roads and bridges, and they plan water supply channels and
sewage line systems. Construction engineers work on site ensuring those plans are being followed by the many
different contractors employed to complete the project. A civil engineer ensures that the designs meet federal,
state and local building codes, while construction engineers inspect each part of the construction to verify those
codes are being implemented by the workers.

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