Construction Engineering Technology
 Construction
engineering technologists take on the responsibility of managing or
supervising a wide range of activities to converting engineering plans
and specifications into finished structures. Some construction
engineering technologists focus on home and other building structures,
while others work on highway, bridge, or underground construction
projects.
They apply their knowledge and and experiences to many aspects of
construction, including labor management, materials specification and
estimating, cost estimating, overall planning, and phased construction
plans. They hold many different job titles, including contractors,
supervisors, project managers, job superintendents, estimators, safety
specialists, schedulers, and examiners.
 Preparation
Those interested in a
career in construction engineering technology should consider reviewing engineering
technology programs that are
accredited by
ABET, Inc. If you choose to attend a
program that is not ABET accredited, you should be sure that the
university is
regionally accredited. Students take courses such as computer-aided drafting,
surveying, construction materials and systems, graphics and design,
estimating, strength of materials, environmental and land use planning,
and timber structures. The
following is a current list of all universities
offering accredited degree programs in construction engineering
technology.
Professional Organizations
 Associated
General Contractors
of America
American
Society of Professional Estimators
American
Society of Civil Engineers
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