Construction Technology Certificate

The Construction Management program helps students become professionals in the construction industry, directing commercial and residential construction projects by providing leadership for engineers and architects and providing oversight to project timelines and budgets. This requires that construction managers possess a working knowledge of construction, the skills to make prudent business decisions and a sound knowledge of architectural and engineering concepts—all areas covered in SUU’s construction management program.

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Name: Matthew S. Edwards

Graduated: 1997, Bachelor of Science
Brigham Young University,
2001, Master of Science
Utah State University
2002, Administrative Endorsement
Southern Utah University

Current job:SUU Professional-in-residence NTT,
Integrated Engineering and Technology

“SUU is not just the best school for the money. In many respects, it would be appropriate to simply say that SUU is the best school.”

POINTS of DISTINCTION

Students work alongside faculty and professionals to construct a home.
Students travel annually to national competitions that provide access to industry and graduate school recruiters.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

Banking industry construction inspectors/loan officers, project engineers, building inspectors, insurance adjusters, general contractors, subcontractors, construction superintendents, construction foremen, real estate specialists, facility managers, concrete testers, estimators, schedulers, designers, architectural drafters, project coordinators, residential/commercial restoration specialists, etc.

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Materials processing lab complete with state-of-the-art equipment as well as traditional machines and tools; indoor construction lab where project homes are constructed; and guest industry lecturers.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Jobsite foreman and leadership opportunities
National Home Builders Association Club and Associated General Contractors Club
Service-learning opportunities regionally and abroad
Summer internships

CONTACT INFORMATION

Department Name: Engineering Technology & Construction Management (ETCM)
Department Contact: Matthew Edwards or Boyd Fife
Email Address: hansens@suu.edu or fife@suu.edu
Website: http://suu.edu/cose/advisement.html
Department Phone: 435-586-7977
Department Fax: 435-865-8077