“INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION

ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT”

Construction Engineers design

the technical and management
systems to plan and construct
everything in our built
environment.
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.
 what is construction engineering and management?

Construction Engineering and management

or CEM involves the application of technical
and scientific knowledge to infrastracture
construction projects. while engineering
focuses on design and construction
management is concerned with overseeing
the actual construction.
 Construction Engineering Managers

are often called upon to use computers

and construction management software to
produce and analyze designs for their
projects. They are responsible for
assembling teams of qualified Engineers
who can ensure completion of a given
project.
8 traits every great construction manager must have:
 Sometimes people
are so hard work that
they forget the
purpose of what
they're doing; they
begin to see the
individual steps as
the whole job, rather
than considering
what the finished
product will be.
• an awareness of what a construction project is
ultimately meant to be- the why this thing is
being built?

• their enthusiasm to see the project through to its

ultimate purpose will motivate the entire team to
respect the significance of what they do, and work
harder to do it the best they can.
 2. organization/priorities

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS almost always go through changes,

wether it's shifting deadlines, a bump in budget, or a change in the
availability of resources.
• thats means, as a construction manager you will
absolutely need to write and rewrite te plan, likely
several times over.

• being able to prioritize what needds to be done soonest,

and always staying on top of what you have at your
disposal (in terms of minutes, money and materials) are
pivotal to success.
 3. knowing your workers skills

as construction manager, you'll be looking after a (fairly sizable)

team. you should be aware of who excels at what, and give the
right job to the right person.
 4. team player

construction managers are responsible for bringing everyone together

and keeping morale high. directly related to these characteristics , a
construction manager should be friendly and approachable.
5. communication skills
communication skills are
central to good
management of any kind.

on a simpler level,making
sure no detail gets ignored
or forgotten about and that
everybody has gotten the
memos that apply to them
are essential parts of
managing a team.
 6. optimism
being down is no good. when you're leading a team, you
need to be optimistic and confident that the project will
be successful,

believe that every one's role is important and every worker is

valuable, and that level-headed problem-solving will always get
you through the day
7. calmness under pressure
 • calmness under pressure means
understanding that a construction project will
force you to face particular challenges, and
there is always a way to figure out a solution if
cool heads are put together and everybody
stay on course. panicking simply doesn't do
any good for anyone.
8. problem solving

you don't know ahead of time what

obstacles a construction project
will face, and as such, you need to
think quickly, pragmatically,
realistically, and diplomatically
sometimes figuring out solutions
within a month and other times
within an hour.
what is construction management function?

The primary function of construction

management is to manage and
control the project from the beginning
to the end. The aim of construction
management is to meet the need and
requirements of clients.
 work responsibilities?
• Construction Engineering managers often work out of a
central but may make frequent visits to job sites and
sometimes engage in on-location work with labor.

• they also tour sites regularly to inspect the work being

done and to ensure that the proper standards in the
construction project are being maintained.
 Three types of construction
to recognize the differences of companies in the sector, it is
divided into three subsectors:
 which is better ?

• Civil engineers are more into designing • Construction engineer are

• Civil Engr.'s deals more with the more into implementation
design,planning, and analysis of a • Construction Engineering
construction project is primarily on site mgt.
of actual construction

the academics and curriculum of these two engineering branches are

somewhat similar and sometimes used in the same context
 why is construction engineering and management
important?

in a nutshell, construction management refers to the responsibility of

overseeing the entire project from the start to finish. Construction
engineers is important part to the construction industry. This involves a
wide range of tasks, from managing communications between the
architect and the project owner to inspecting on-site work for quality
and safety compliance.
 what is the role of Construction Engineers?
• DEVELOP CONSTRUCTION PLANS

• construction engineers manage the planning and design

stage of construction projects. they carefully evaluate the
structural, electrical and mechanical condition of each
project.
• engineers carefully inspect all drawings and designs
before they are implemented.
 • Construction Engineering Managers are also
respomsible for managing the workings of various
other entities involved in the project.

• they are responsible for providing expert

supervision from the beginning to the end while
keeping the project running on or ahead of
schedule and within budget.