Welcome to the Construction Engineering Program homepage! We are proud of our students, faculty, staff and facilities here at Oregon State.

—John Gambatese, Assistant School Head for CEM

Construction is the realization of many of our society’s goals and aspirations. The entire environment of homes, buildings, roads, freeways, bridges, and much more result from the delivery of construction projects. It is the responsibility of the construction engineer and construction manager to deliver these projects in a manner that maximizes value – a quality product at a fair price, safely constructed in a timely fashion. This final step in the development of our infrastructure – construction – is one of the most visible products in all of engineering.

Our award winning faculty have interests that include construction safety, project strategic management, e-business construction solutions, constructability of the design, the design-construction interrelationship, life cycle properties of constructed facilities, estimating and cost control; planning and scheduling; construction labor productivity; asphalt materials, alternative methods for project delivery, and construction computer applications

Our program enrolls about 275 undergraduate and graduate students, including about 125 juniors and seniors in our professional program.

The Construction Engineering Program focuses on:

• Research - Developing knowledge that positively impacts the construction industry, and providing that knowledge through teaching and outreach.

• Outreach to Industry - Placing entering professionals into industry, and providing knowledge and tools to current professionals through seminars, short courses, and close interaction with professional organizations.

• Education -

  • Professional Studies for Undergraduates (BSCE in CEM) - Developing work-ready graduates with a unique combination of engineering, project management and business coursework.

  • Advanced Studies for Graduates (MSCE, MEng, MBE, and PhD degree options) - Designed for those interested in furthering their technical education and for those interested in moving to the next level in the business of construction engineering.

Mission and Program Objectives

The mission of the Construction Program is to provide a comprehensive, state-of-the-art education to prepare students for professional and responsible constructor positions with business, industry, consulting firms or government.

Vision for 2010

The vision for the Construction Program is to be a nationally recognized leader in construction engineering and management at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and the premier construction education and research resource in the Pacific Northwest .

CEM Program Educational Objectives

1. Provide a compelling education based in the natural sciences; mathematics; engineering sciences; business; and the fundamental paradigms, concepts, understandings, applications, and knowledge of civil and construction engineering.
2. Develop students’ abilities through their education to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information; solve engineering problems; and be prepared to effectively perform project engineering and management tasks for effective execution of construction projects.
3. Provide education for modern professional practice including the abilities for effective communication, collaborative work in diverse teams, ethical decision-making, successful management of personal and professional career objectives, and continual development through lifelong learning and professional involvement.
4. Prepare our graduates for either immediate employment or for graduate school opportunities in construction or business.
5. Provide students with knowledge of contemporary societal issues and a sensitivity to the challenge of meeting social, environmental, and economic constraints within a global community.

CEM Outcomes

2007 Outcomes Assessment Cycle