Advanced Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology Management

Construction Engineering Technology is a three-year advanced diploma for students interested in overseeing the construction of residential, industrial, and commercial projects. Students will learn to estimate project costs, develop a construction plan, schedule projects, and perform on-site inspections using the latest technology. Graduates will be prepared for their careers by learning the soft skills required to be an effective leader.

Your Learning Experience

The Construction Engineering Technology program will develop the technical knowledge and skills required to oversee and manage the construction of residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional projects - from the conceptual planning phase through to project completion and contract closeout.

Students with the advanced diploma will learn how to estimate labor, material, and costs, write and understand contacts, establish a project’s budget, develop a site logistic plan, schedule and manage construction projects, and perform on-site field engineering, field inspections, and utilize the latest onsite technology. You'll also learn the soft skills required to be an effective, respected leader - both in the office and on-site.

Graduates will be well-positioned to obtain several professional designations with multiple governing bodies in the construction industry such as Certified Engineering Technologist, Gold Seal Certified, and Professional Quantity Surveyor.

The program provides the technical knowledge and skills required to manage the construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings from the planning stage through to completion. Studies include construction materials and methods, construction equipment, surveying, project management, scheduling, estimating, building economics, and construction contracts. Twelve months of cooperative work experience is an integral part of the program.

Professional designations from your diploma in construction engineering

In addition to the incredible knowledge and experience you will gain over three years at Fanshawe, you will also be well-positioned following graduation to obtain several professional designations with multiple governing bodies in the construction industry. Once you have completed the necessary years of work experience in the industry, your education will provide you credit against your applications for the following designations:

Co-Op Opportunities

The Construction Engineering Technology - Management program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand work experience in their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Construction Engineering Technology - Management students before even graduating!

General Labourer

Work under a Project Superintendent or Foreman and contribute to ICI construction and maintenance projects in a hands-on capacity, learning about how the physical aspect of a construction project is undertaken.

Junior Estimator

Work under a Chief Estimator, Estimator, or Project Manager, to determine quantity and cost estimates for current projects and upcoming bids.

Construction Coordinator

Work under a project manager in a support role in all aspects of document management, presentation, and trade communication and coordination.

Courses

Level 1

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

• CONS-1078 ---- Construction Technologies 1

• MATH-1036 ---- Mathematics in Technology 1

• SFTY-1029 ---- Health & Safety

• COOP-1020 ---- Co-operative Education Employment Prep

• MATS-1028 ---- Methods & Materials 1

• WRIT-1039 ---- Reason & Writing 1-Technology

• CONS-1059 ---- Quantity Surveying 1

• SURV-1010 ---- Construction Surveying 1

Level 2

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

• ENVR-1017 ---- Sustainability in the Built Environment

• PLUM-1025 ---- Plumbing 1

• CONS-1060 ---- Quantity Surveying 2

• SURV-3017 ---- Construction Surveying 2

• MATH-1196 ---- Mathematics in Technology 2

• MATS-1029 ---- Methods & Materials 2

• CONS-3047 ---- Construction Technologies 2

• ENGR-1027 ---- Statics & Mechanics

Level 3

Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course.

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

• CONS-3013 ---- Heavy Construction Quantity Surveying

• LAWS-1030 ---- Contracts in Society

• CONS-1080 ---- Site Logistics 1

• ELEC-1139 ---- Electrical 1

• ENGR-1028 ---- HVAC 1

• CONS-3026 ---- Quantity Surveying & Estimating 1

• ENGR-3017 ---- Wood Design

Level 4

Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course.

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

• LAWS-3001 ---- Construction Contracts & Specifications

• ENGR-3018 ---- HVAC 2

• CONS-3027 ---- Quantity Surveying & Estimating 2

• ENGR-3019 ---- Concrete Design

• CONS-3050 ---- Site Logistics 2

• ECON-1022 ---- Building Economics 1

Level 5

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

• CONS-3010 ---- Building Science

• MGMT-3080 ---- Construction Management 1

• COMM-5005 ---- Technical Report Prod for Bldg Tech'y

• ELEC-5041 ---- Electrical Estimating

• CONS-5019 ---- Quantity Surveying & Estimating 3

• COMP-1500 ---- Computer Estimating 1

• ENGR-5014 ---- Steel Design

• ECON-5005 ---- Building Economics 2

Level 6

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

• MGMT-5085 ---- Construction Management 2

• PLUM-5009 ---- Plumbing Estimating

• ENGR-5015 ---- HVAC Estimating

• COMP-5067 ---- Computer Estimating 2

• SURV-5006 ---- Construction Surveying 3

• CONS-5036 ---- Construction Technologies 3

• CONS-5020 ---- Quantity Surveying & Estimating 4

Gen Ed - Electives

Take 6 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Levels 3 and 4

Program Residency

Students Must Complete a Minimum of 35 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program

1. develop and use strategies to enhance the professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction engineering field.

1. comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.

1. complete duties and assist in monitoring that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the construction engineering field.

1. promote and carry out sustainability practices* in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.

1. facilitate the collaboration and interaction among project stakeholders* to support construction engineering projects*.

1. collect, process, analyze and coordinate technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.

1. coordinate and facilitate the collecting, processing, interpreting and application of survey/geomatics and layout information* to implement construction projects*.

1. select and use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support the design and construction of projects.

1. analyze and solve technical problems related to the design and implementation of construction projects* by applying engineering concepts, technical mathematics* and building science*.

1. schedule, coordinate and monitor the progression of construction projects* by applying principles of construction project management.

1. prepare estimates of time, cost, quality and quantity, tenders and bids.

1. perform, coordinate and facilitate quality control* testing and monitoring of equipment, materials and methods involved in the implementation and completion of construction projects*.

1. apply teamwork, leadership, supervision and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete work on construction projects*.

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Construction Engineering Technology - Management program will find employment with developers, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, consulting firms, and government organizations in roles such as:

• estimators
• quantity surveyors
• field coordinators
• project coordinators
• project managers
• project superintendents
• cost consultants
• contract administrator
• technical sales representative
• construction managers
• schedulers
• general contractors
• subcontractors
• developers

Some graduates choose to start their own contracting or consulting firm or to assume ownership of an existing company.

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Construction Engineering Technology - Management program:

Project Manager

Work with a Project Owner, Subcontractors, and Company Senior Management to award contracts, establish budgets, prepare forecasts and monthly reports, procure materials, and monitor and control the financial aspects of a construction project.

Project Superintendent

Work with a Project Owner, Subcontractors, and Company Senior Management to manage, monitor, and control, the on-site execution of the work, safety, labor resources, direct costs and general expenses, schedule, and quality.