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Complete Guide to Construction Engineering and Management
51 students
Complete Guide to Construction Engineering and Management
Learn structural fundamentals, MEP systems, contracts, scheduling, and budgeting to manage projects with confidence.
Created byMakarios Abader
Last updated 11/2025
English
What you'll learn
- Define different roles and responsibilities within the building and construction industry and understand how each role works to develop a successful building.
- Describe how building projects are developed from conception to design through construction.
- Develop complete understanding of main building components (site/civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection).
- Compare project delivery methods and distinguish pros and cons of each type.
- Create construction project budget and understand how each party involved makes earnings.
- Coordinate design drawings, documents, specifications between owner/design team, general contractor and sub-contractors.
- Develop project consultant skills by understanding the complete workings of a construction project from every party involved.
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Course content
13 sections • 97 lectures • 5h 33m total length
Requirements
- No construction industry experience required. This course will teach you basic building components, budget management and construction project procedures from conception to completion.
Description
The Complete Guide to Construction Engineering and Management gives you a comprehensive foundation in both the technical and managerial sides of construction projects. Unlike other courses that focus only on project management or only on technical engineering, this course combines both areas so you can see how design, systems, scheduling, and budgeting all fit together in practice.
You’ll begin by learning the fundamentals of project delivery methods and contract types, understanding how responsibilities and risks are assigned between owners, designers, and contractors. From there, we move into technical content, covering structural fundamentals, steel basics, and foundations, before exploring the major building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection. You’ll also learn how clearly defined scopes of work prevent disputes, how schedules are built and controlled, and how budgets, contingencies, and change orders are managed throughout the project lifecycle.
This course is practical and scenario-driven, helping you connect concepts to the realities of construction projects. By the end, you will not only understand the engineering behind key systems, but also how to manage timelines, costs, and coordination across multiple trades.
Whether you are a student preparing to enter the industry, a young professional broadening your knowledge, or someone seeking to understand both the technical and business aspects of construction, this course equips you with the skills to follow a project confidently from design to delivery.
Who this course is for:
- Engineers, Constuction Managers, Field Superintendents, Project Consultants, Architects
- Developers, Building Owners, Facility Managers
- Anyone with a strong desire to develop a wide variety of skills within the building and construction industry. This course is compatible for both students and entry level employees, to highly experienced and specialized professionals looking to expand their skillset and increase their value.
- Skilled trades workers, Individuals who enjoy hands-on building, anyone eager to gain exposure to the construction industry and business operations