Program Overview

Construction Engineering Technology (Con. Eng. Tech.) is a 2 or 3 year program offered at NAIT. The Con. Eng. Tech. Program prepares students for a variety of positions in the construction industry, including construction project management, estimating, contract administration, business development, construction management and cost control. Successful graduates of this program have a strong understanding of many aspects of general contracting and the construction process.

Students are eligible to join the Construction Engineering Technology Student Club. Members of the CETSC plan, organize, and execute both charity and fundraising events. This gives an opportunity to give back to the community, collaborate with team members, and exhibit leadership skills.

Major skills Acquired in the prograM

Construction project planning, scheduling, and management

Structural Engineering Fundamentals

Quantity take-off, estimating, and tendering

Contract administration, contract law, and cost control

Computer applications in construction including Procore, MS Project, and Microsoft Office

Knowledge of the construction industry materials, products, and building systems

Technical drawing reading, sketching of details, site surveying, and specification interpretation

Supervision and construction safety