乔治布朗学院

The Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) program provides a dynamic curriculum that integrates theory, applied research, field study and hands-on practical education. Recognizing that today’s successful construction manager must possess both technical and managerial competencies, the curriculum combines studies in construction science and technology with studies in business and management methods as applied to construction.

Students obtain the knowledge and skills to manage the functions and processes of construction projects from start to finish. They master construction-related technical disciplines and soft skills that are critical to completing projects on time and within budget. Graduates of this program are entitled to the academic credential designation of Hons. B.Tech. (Construction Management).

The Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) program is well recognized by the construction industry, and is fully accredited by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Graduates of this program are qualified to obtain professional memberships in various construction management associations. Professional memberships are based on the candidate’s education, training and work experience.

With the completion of this degree program, graduates will have satisfied all academic requirements for professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS), and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Memberships in these associations must be applied for separately.

Graduates also qualify to obtain their Gold Seal Certification (GSC) offered by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) to become certified Superintendents, Estimators, Project Managers, Construction Managers and Construction Safety Coordinators.

PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

Use relevant media to communicate all manner of information related to a construction project.

Analyze past performance of projects to predict and improve future projects.

Manage projects in a compliant, safe, ethical and green manner.

Apply management tools and concepts in the execution of construction projects.

Recognize and value diversity of opinion, process and approach.

Incorporate effective leadership strategies to form multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and work groups.

Use the theories and practice of organizational behaviour and human resources to manage and develop people.

Model and analyze technical problems by applying sound engineering and building science principles.

Assess and apply business, accounting and financial principles.

Assess and apply logistical concepts and practices in the management of time, cost and quality performance.

CAREER OPTIONS

The Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) program prepares graduates to assume leadership roles in all aspects of the construction industry. Career options available to graduates of this program may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Construction Manager
• Project Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Field Engineer
• Site Superintendent
• Estimator
• Project Monitor
• Building Science Specialist
• Building Condition Assessor
• Construction Sales Manager
• Construction Claims Specialist
• Construction Quality Control Specialist
• Construction Health and Safety Specialist
• Construction Cost Consultant
• Developer
• Project Controls Specialist
• Site Inspector
• Contractor
• Subcontractor