1ST Semester, A.Y.
2022 – 2023
CE 112 – Civil Engineering Orientation
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (CEM)
CEM refers to the use of critical thinking in technical and scientific fields to improve a construction
project. This often involves designing and executing new solutions and faster processes that can help
overcome worksite obstacles and improve efficiency.
CEM uses specific project management techniques that oversee the planning, design, and the
construction of a project from start to finish.
CEM is applied throughout a project's lifespan—from the initial planning stages to construction labor
to project completion.
Construction engineers are key players that bridge elements of design and management to help push
construction projects over the finish line to their successful completion.
Over the course of their career, a construction engineer is likely to work on and oversee a broad range
of projects. This may include the design of drainage and sewage systems, building construction, or
even larger infrastructure projects like developing highways or railroads.
Others choose to focus on one particular type of construction and build a career around it.
MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS TO CONTROL IN CONSTRUCTION
Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, budgeting, and supervising projects
from the beginning to the end.
A. Time
B. Cost
C. Quality
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
A. Project Initiation – this is the crucial stage of the whole process, since it can indicate whether this project
is a good opportunity or not.
B. Planning Phase – the project planning stage where the team singles out all the work to be done. The main
priority, during this phase, is to plan time, costs and resources for the project.
C. Execution Phase – the construction management plan is put to work the plans made. As a rule, this phase
is divided into two main processes: the executing and the monitoring and controlling.
D. Closing Phase – the final stage of the project represents its official completion. The project manager is
evaluating what went well refers to any potential failures.
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TYPICAL WORK OF A CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
• The typical workweek for a construction engineering manager is 40 hours, but many works longer hours to
meet deadlines or solve problems that arise within a project.
• Applies the technical and scientific knowledge to infrastructure construction projects.
• Involved in combining elements of design engineering, project management, and other technical and
scientific aspects of construction.
• Help in improving safety, productivity, natural disaster resilience, any aspect of the construction industry
could be addressed by construction engineering management.
• Design and execute processes for building and maintaining the infrastructure.
• Responsible for providing expert supervision from beginning to end while also keeping the project running
on or ahead of schedule and within budget.
• Construction engineering managers are also responsible for managing the workings of various other entities
involved in the project.
TASKS OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS
• Planning and overseeing the construction operations of a project
• Conducting site layout
• Scheduling, Arranging the work timetables
• Selecting equipment
• Organizing the work crew
• Managing materials
• Safeguarding the environment
• Building temporary structures
• Designing temporary structures
• Checking and modifying plans and specifications for constructability, efficiency, and safety
• Developing cost estimates and preparing bids
• Choose the most efficient construction method and strategies
• Put together the budget and negotiate cost estimates
• Utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) software for 3D models
• Managing subcontractor firms, discuss about technical and contract details with workers and other
professional parties
• Working with the owner to ensure that the project meets requirements, (work or budget related issues)
• Solving job site problems, moving between the field and office • Keeping an eye on the personnel onsite
• Gaining additional education and training
BRANCHES OF CONSTRUCTION
A. Agricultural – specializes in the provision of full designing, building, construction and renovation of
agricultural buildings, including dairy building, equestrian building and arenas.
B. Residential – the act of building any structure, or that part of any structure that is used as a home, residence
or sleeping place by one or more persons maintaining a common household to the exclusion of
all others
C. Institutional – refers to the construction of public buildings, such as hospitals, schools, and recreational
center. These structures are subject to stricter regulations that residential buildings. Also they
must be flexible enough to respond to the changing needs of their users and the emergence of
new trend and technologies.
D. Heavy Civil – infrastructures called heavy civil or heavy engineering includes large public works, dams,
bridges, highways, railways, water or wastewater and utility distribution.
E. Commercial – is the building for leasing or selling spaces in the private sector.
F. Industrial – is a specific form of building that requires expert training and highly experienced workers who
can multi-task. Industrial construction includes refineries, process chemical, power generation,
mills and manufacturing plants.
G. Environmental – handle waste ranging from household waste to construction and service activities’ waste,
contaminated soil and industrial waste.
CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER OR MANAGER
A. Excellent Communication
They must be able to communicate clearly and confidently, to create stronger relationship between
workers and managers.
B. Ability to Delegate Tasks
An effective construction manager should be able to assign tasks to different workers based on their
specific capabilities and specialized skills. This will ensure that everyone on the jobsite is give work
that best aligns with their particular skill set, not only benefiting the worker but the entire as well.
C. Ability to Prioritize Activities
An effective manager must lay out the most optimal work schedule and execute the plan to the best of
their abilities.
D. Value Teamwork
By doing this, a more positive atmosphere will be achieved, which boosts team morale and increases
productivity among all workers.
E. Possess Problem Solving Skills
An effective construction manager should be equipped with excellent problem-solving skill to properly
address any issue that may arise from his work.