CEE 506
Construction Engineering
3
Course Description
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. plan construction activities incorporating the most appropriate combination of equipment
and manpower;
2. manage construction to achieve quality construction at minimum cost and in least time;
and
3. procure appropriate finance and insurance for construction projects at the least cost for
the expected benefit.
Course Outline
Construction practices and professional relations. Earth-works. Construction equipment and
techniques. Form-work design, component assembly. Improvement of productivity and
construction practices. Safety. Capital outlay and operating cost, project financing, insurance
and bonding, contract terms. Solutions to job site and engineering problems in buildings and
heavy construction in Nigeria.