Construction Engineering Technology

Plan, manage, and execute construction projects with technical expertise and practical insight through a program that blends engineering principles with real-world construction practices.

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Program Overview

Build the Skills to Lead Construction Projects

Construction Engineering Technology prepares students to plan, manage, and execute construction projects with technical expertise and practical insight. The program blends engineering principles with real-world construction practices while covering structural systems, materials, surveying, project management, safety, and cost estimation.

At Texas Tech, students gain hands-on experience through labs, simulations, and fieldwork while building strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. Instruction integrates modern tools such as Building Information Modeling, equipping graduates to thrive in an evolving industry.

What You'll Explore

Prepare for the Construction Industry

Construction Systems

Study structural systems, materials, surveying, safety, and the technical foundations needed to understand how construction projects are built.

Project Management

Develop practical skills in planning, estimating, scheduling, cost control, and project delivery for construction and infrastructure projects.

Building Information Modeling

Learn how Building Information Modeling and other modern tools help professionals coordinate, visualize, and manage construction projects more effectively.

Student Experience

Gain Practical Construction and Leadership Experience

Hands-On Learning

Build practical skills through labs, simulations, and fieldwork that connect classroom learning with construction industry practice.

Faculty Mentorship

Learn from faculty whose teaching and research support construction, infrastructure, project delivery, and engineering practice.

Career Preparation

Prepare for careers in construction management, site supervision, estimating, quality control, infrastructure development, and project delivery.

Department

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This program is offered through the Department of Civil, Environmental, & Construction Engineering. Explore department facilities, faculty, research, student organizations, graduate degree opportunities, industry partnerships, news, and additional resources.

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Next Steps

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Connect with the Whitacre College of Engineering to learn more about Construction Engineering Technology, admission requirements, degree options, and how this program can prepare you for careers in construction and infrastructure.