Haas, C; Waugh, L and Froese, T (2007) History and renaissance of construction engineering and management in Canada. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(9), pp. 678-683. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Understanding the history of the construction engineering and management discipline in Canada can perhaps shed light on where the future of the discipline may lay and on external perceptions of the discipline. In its current state, the discipline in Canada is a unique model. Examining its positive and negative attributes will help inform strategic planning for construction research and education programs in Canada and in other countries as they adapt to rapid changes in their environments. The objective of this paper is to present sufficient information to make that examination possible. Its scope is limited to the last 200 years. Early pioneers in the discipline are described. Their careers are reflected in the developments that are summarized in the following discussion of the emergence of professional societies, and the educational and research infrastructure of the discipline in Canada. Recent developments in education and research are examined in more detail. Some final observations are then made based on this brief history.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Canada; history |
| Index terms: | strategic planning, construction engineering, Canada, history, emergence, career, program, society |
| Subjects: | architectural and construction history, professional development, Geography, software systems, engineering methods, management, systems engineering, communities and social development |
| Topics: | Business Strategy, Information Management, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Stakeholder Management, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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