TOP SKILLS FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING GRADUATES/STUDENTS

( BOTH FRESHER AND EXPERIENCED )

Construction Engineering

One of the oldest and broadest engineering courses in the world. For Construction engineers there are opportunities in both private and public organizations. They can rule in any country. They tend to serve the state and central government jobs.

What Is Construction Engineering?

Construction engineering is a course related to civil engineering. It is a highly demanding course with a tough background. They should have an idea of construction skills, architectural skills, and legal plans of buildings. They concern the planning of constructions of structures such as highways, roads, buildings, dams, temples, mosques, churches, bridges, etc..

What Does Construction Engineer Do?

Construction engineers oversee building efforts and blueprints on large-scale construction. They may be employed by a private contracting company, a large construction firm, or a municipal government agency. They carefully review land maps and survey information to make sure that the area is stable enough to construct. Construction engineers often personally inspect ongoing projects th6at sections are building and structural inspection, surveying, geomatics, and municipal planning, and foundation analysis. They involve the application of technical-scientific knowledge to infrastructure construction projects.

Career Outlook Of Construction Engineer Graduates/Students

The course is sketched for aspirants who want to begin a career as a construction manager, building surveyor, estate manager, facilities manager, site engineer, technician, analyzer. Construction engineers manage the planning and design of construction projects. They thoroughly estimate the structural mechanical and electrical conditions of projects. They cautiously inspect all drawings and designs before they plan to construct. They continuously refer to schedules to make sure quality work and take up projects to rebuild the dams, roads, etc. The major construction projects are taken by the state government, central government, railways, military, engineering services, etc.They have other chances like Higher Studies, MBA, Entrepreneurship, and GATE. By getting a good score in the gate exam you will be placed in any state or central government company and public service undertakings (PSU's). To be placed in any organization you have to specialize in any one of the streams

1. Construction and Building Inspector
2. Construction Equipment Operators
3. Construction Estimator
4. Construction Foreman
5. Construction Labourers
6. Construction Managers
7. Construction Materials Distributor
8. Construction Site Engineer
9. Construction Superintendent
10. Construction Supervisor
11. Specialty Trade Contractors
12. Subcontract etc..

Top Key Skills for Construction Engineering Graduates/ Students Bothe Freshers and Experienced

To get a better future in this stream you have to integrate with the top key skills of construction engineering.

1. TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS

The main focus of technical education is to make the students technically fit for the industries. Technical education strategies are having good chances for career and employment.

1. Concrete technology.
2. Engineering in Hydrology and Water Resources.
3. Fluid mechanics.
4. Estimation cost calculation, and specifications.
5. Civil Engineering Materials and Construction.
6. Construction and Project Management.
7. Hydraulic Structures.
8. Topography, Steel structures.
9. PSC structures.
10. Environmental studies
11. Soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
12. Environmental engineering.
13. Reinforced Concrete Structures.
14. Solid Mechanics, Structural Analysis.
15. Bridge engineering.

2.REASONING, ANALYTICAL, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

It is the ability to study the information, apply logic to find patterns, and find the ideal solution in a timely and efficient manner. To crack any job everyone should have these skills I.e.., logical Venn-diagram, sitting arrangements, coding and decoding, series, mathematical operations, solving puzzles etc. Hiring an employee desires a person who uses logical steps, judgment to understand an issue before executing it. The more you solve, the better you will get to understand easily.

3. Varios Construction And Research Course Offered In India The Courses Available IN This Area Are:

1. Post Graduate Programme in Advanced Construction Management
2. Post Graduate Programme in Project Engineering and Management
3. Graduate Certificate in Construction & Infrastructure Development Management
4. Professional Certificate in Construction & Infrastructure Development Management
5. Special Capsule Courses for Construction workers
6. MArch in  Building Engineering and Management
7. P.G. Diploma in Construction and Project Management (PGDCPM).
8. M.Tech. in Building Technology and Construction Management 

4.Intentionalpersonal Skills:

Not only the above skills they should have good interpersonal skills to get placed in any reputed company

1. Critical thinking skills
2. Presentation skills
3. Communication skills
4. Listening skills
5. Leadership skills
6. Ability to solve easily
7. Teamwork
8. Ability to work under pressure
9. Strong analytical and mathematics skills
10. Industry skill and Commercial Awareness

Course Popularity: This course has a medium priority. Course Duration: 4 YEARS Course Offered By JNTU, IIT, NIT, STATE UNIVERSITIES AND THEIR AFFILIATED COLLEGES Eligibility Criteria: MAINS and STATE ENGINEERING EXAMS I.e., AP EAMCET, BCECE, UPSEE, etc. Preparation Criteria(exams to qualify): MAINS and STATE ENGINEERING EXAMS I.e., AP EAMCET, BCECE, UPSEE, etc.

Top 5 Institutes Offering Construction Engineering Course:

1. .Indian Institute of Bombay ( IIT-BOMBAY)
2. .Indian Institute of Delhi ( IIT-DELHI)
3. .Indian Institute of Madras (IIT-MADRAS)
4. .VIT University (VELLORE)
5. .National Institute of Trichy (NIT-Trichy)

Course Structure:

1. For Public Colleges: Average fee-2L
2. For Private Colleges: Average fee -20L

Placement Opportunity 

1. Indian Railways
2. ONGC
3. Government Housing Schemes
4. Central public work departments(CPWD)
5. Indian Armed Forces
6. National highway authority of India(NHAI)
7. Town or Rural Planning and Development
8. PWD & Irrigation Department
9. Government Mega Construction Projects (Dams, Highways, Roads, Bridges, canals etc..,)
10. Larsen and Toubro ( L & T)
11. Tata Group
12. Afcons,Shobha Developers
13. DRDO
14. Hindustan Construction Company
15. Reliance Infrastructure Limited
16. Simplex Infrastructure Limited
17. GMR Constructions

Pay Scale For Construction Engineers/Graduates

 In India, the average pay scale is up to 5L  In Abroad, the average pay scale is up to $68689

Popular Companies For Construction Engineers/Students

1. Larsen and Toubro ( L & T)
2. National highway authority of India(NHAI)
3. Tata Group
4. GMR Constructions
5. Government Mega Construction Projects(Dams, Highways, Roads etc..)