Construction Management

Professional constructors work in one of the fastest growing areas of national employment. The construction management (CM) curriculum provides students with the foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to work toward leadership roles in the profession. From the department's central place within the CAED, the faculty integrates architectural, engineering and construction principles required for successful competition in today’s national and international construction communities.

In addition to basic math and science knowledge and skills, the program initially stresses written and oral communication, natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts and humanities — especially architecture. Throughout the curriculum, construction management stresses theoretical knowledge in both technical and managerial disciplines, current practices and applications of these theoretical principles, disciplined reasoning abilities and excellent communication skills.

Interaction with the other CAED disciplines is an invaluable factor in gaining a thorough understanding of the impact that construction has on the physical environment and on human behavior. In addition, interaction fosters an early exposure to mutual respect and cooperation among allied professionals.

The four-year Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree program focuses student work on practical problems in the construction industry such as:
construction methods and procedures; construction cost estimating; project and firm organization as well as management; critical-path planning; budgeting and cost control; value engineering; computer usage; and asset management.

CM alumni have an impressive record of rising rapidly to success in their professional careers. They are directly involved in shaping the built environment. These achievements clearly attest to the value of the department's graduates. The program's strong curriculum and outstanding students ensure that the needs of industry are met.

For more information on the Construction Management Dept., visit their website at: http://www.calpoly.edu/~cm/