Construction Management

Few degrees offer the income, flexibility, and career satisfaction of the Construction Management diploma. Which pathway will you take? Which opportunities most appeal? One attractive feature of this field is that it offers the option to work on site with the professionals who actually construct buildings, or to work in an office in front of a computer in an area like sustainability. A sustainability consultant focuses on environmental issues and their relationship to building practices. Their work may include an analysis of a building’s energy consumption and that energy source’s environmental impact. They also identify practices within an organization that can be optimized to achieve sustainability. By advising clients on the most optimal choices, they focus environmental activism in a practical direction.

The construction industry has consistently ranked as one of the most hazardous career fields, with its heavy lifting and reliance on large machinery creating heightened risk for sometimes permanently d

The construction industry is a dynamic industry that builds the foundation of our communities, quite literally.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Labor Force Statistics, in 2020 women made up 10.8% of the construction workforce, up about 2% from the prior census. However, a survey results issued by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Safe Site Check In showed that opportunities for women in the construction industry are increasing. 

With the nation’s roads, bridges and high-rises in dire need of upgrades, questions remain as to exactly how Biden’s infrastructure bill addresses America’s needs and how much money Congress will devote to his American Jobs Plan.

The importance of safety in construction site management cannot be underestimated. Capitol Tech is educating its construction management students on how to address the risks on worksites and how to make the industry safer overall.

With COVID restrictions lifting, many industries find themselves returning to a sense of normalcy. Despite lingering challenges, contractors are confident construction is among the industries looking forward to a surge in business.

The construction industry witnessed a steep drop off in bids at the start of the pandemic. Now, construction bidding is on the rise — not only meeting but exceeding pre-pandemic rates.

In the construction and facility management world, potential legal issues and pitfalls are part of day-to-day operations. To gain greater insight on the legal issues that accompany today’s projects, we talked with Michael Wilber, construction manager at Vancouver-based Investment Builders.

Ergonomics is the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment, and often focuses on implementing strategies to reduce the risk of work-related injuries.