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Construction Management

The Construction Management minor will equip you with essential skills in construction testing, print reading, BIM/CAD design, cost estimating, project management, and risk management. This 18-credit-hour program provides practical knowledge and technical competencies that help you prepare for careers in the construction industry.

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Why Study Construction Management at EIU?

  • Provides a focused foundation in construction management through coursework in testing, print reading, BIM, CAD, and cost estimating.
  • Develops practical industry skills that complement a wide range of majors and prepare students for construction-related career opportunities.
  • Includes training in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and computer-aided engineering drawing, technologies widely used across the construction industry.
  • Offers flexibility through elective coursework in project management, risk management, construction materials, equipment, and workplace safety.
  • Enhances students' technical and managerial competencies with only 18 credit hours, making it an efficient and valuable academic addition.
"I initially chose EIU because my dad, Bret Dawkins, attended the university as an Engineering Technology major. ... It is exciting to think I am taking most of my classes in the same building my dad received his education. Also, I have always been interested in buildings and architecture."
Will Dawkins
Construction Management | Class of 2026
Will Dawkins, Construction Management at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Conduct hands-on testing of soil, concrete, and paving materials to understand quality control and construction standards.
  • Gain experience interpreting construction drawings and utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools for project planning and coordination.
  • Create computer-aided engineering drawings using industry-standard CAD software and design practices.
  • Develop real-world construction cost estimates and project budgets using industry methods and case-based exercises
  • Apply project management, risk assessment, equipment selection, materials evaluation, and safety principles through practical coursework and problem-solving activities.
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What You'll Learn

The Construction Management minor gives you foundational knowledge and practical skills for the construction industry. It is a fit if you are interested in construction project management, estimating, field supervision or related careers and want to add that expertise to a major in technology, business, engineering-related fields or another discipline.

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Joseph Tillman
Construction Management Program Coordinator, Instructor
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217-581-5762
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Gabe Grant
Professor and Chairperson
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