Haltenhoff, C E (1986) Educating professional construction managers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(2), pp. 153-162. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
The management of construction has traditionally been the function of the civil engineer. The civil engineer is no longer educated to hit the ground running in an entry level position in the construction industry. To better serve the traditional needs of the industry, two year and four year construction technology programs were developed. The curriculum emphasis has generally been toward the general contractor as the employer. However, the construction industry is undergoing change. Innovative contracting systems such as design-build and construction management have become increasingly popular. There are new leadership requirements. The potential for future high level positions can be enhanced to meet these requirements by augmenting engineering capabilities with business and construction management theory. This can be done within civil engineering curriculums leading to an advanced degree.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Index terms: | construction technology, construction industry, construction manager, management theory, program, civil engineer, general contractor |
| Subjects: | management, software systems, industry analysis, profession, digital engineering, practitioner |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PT |
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