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Civil Engineering and Construction Management

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Civil Engineering and Construction Management come together to create a powerful, real-world learning experience. Students gain the technical expertise to design infrastructure and the leadership skills to manage and deliver projects—preparing them to build the future from the ground up.

Where Design Meets Execution

At the University of West Florida, Civil Engineering and Construction Management are united in a single dynamic department, offering a unique opportunity to learn both the technical and leadership aspects of the built environment. Students gain the skills to design infrastructure, manage resources, and lead teams, preparing them to oversee projects from initial concept to the final ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Academic Foundation, Real-World Focus

  • Civil Engineering: Develop expertise in structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, transportation systems, water resources, and environmental facilities. Our curriculum builds the technical foundation needed to design and analyze the infrastructure that supports modern life.

  • Construction Management: Learn to plan, manage, and deliver projects with a focus on scheduling, cost control, safety, legal contracts, and human resources. Courses emphasize leadership and problem-solving to ensure projects are completed efficiently and effectively.

The UWF Advantage

  • Integrated Perspective: Gain a holistic understanding of how projects are designed and built—an edge that mirrors real-world industry collaboration.

  • Career Versatility: Graduates are highly sought after in consulting firms, government agencies, and construction companies, with the ability to contribute across the entire project lifecycle.

  • Hands-On Learning: Engage with industry partners, explore real-world case studies, and apply classroom knowledge in practical settings.

  • Leadership Ready: Build not only technical expertise but also the management skills to lead teams, handle budgets, and drive successful outcomes.

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineers work to improve the quality of life of people by providing safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. There are several technical areas in civil engineering. The table below details those areas.

Civil Engineering Technical Areas
Technical Area Details of Technical Areas
Environmental Engineering
  • Water Quality and Treatment including water distribution and management
  • Wastewater Treatment and Management
  • Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
  • Air Pollution Control
  • Public Health
Geotechnical Engineering
  • Soil-Structure Interaction
  • Slope Stability and Landslide Prevention
  • Foundation Design
Structural Engineering
  • Analysis and design of buildings and bridges ensuring the safety and stability of structures by considering wind, earthquake, and snow loads
Transportation Engineering
  • Traffic Engineering and Management
  • Design of roads, railways, and airport runways
  • Ensure the safe movement of people by considering vehicle dynamics, needs of pedestrians and cyclists
Water Resources Engineering
  • Design of hydraulic structures for dams for flood control and irrigation
  • Flood risk management
Materials Engineering
  • Ensure advanced materials, such as ultra-high-performance concrete, fiber-reinforced polymers, and nano-engineered materials, to improve structural properties like strength, flexibility, and resistance to corrosion
  • Investigating the use of recycled and eco-friendly materials is a priority. Research is geared toward reducing the carbon footprint by incorporating materials like fly ash, recycled plastics, and other waste products into concrete and steel
Construction
  • Project management and planning
  • Risk management
  • Sustainable construction

Seasoned Faculty

The Civil Engineering (CVE) program is led by four experienced and seasoned faculty members, specializing in structural, geotechnical, materials, environmental, transportation, and water resources engineering, with an average of approximately 20 years of experience in academia and industry. The CVE program curriculum offers courses/options for internships/co-ops, special studies, and undergraduate research opportunities, in partnership with local consulting companies/industries. The CVE program will add more faculty as the program grows in the future.

Construction Management

Gain hands-on experience in Construction Management by learning essential construction methods and techniques, including site planning, layout, site preparation, building materials, construction safety, and code compliance. Develop critical skills in project scheduling, construction contracting, and business management to prepare for leadership roles in the construction industry.