Definition of the Construction Engineer
Construction engineers are civil engineers with an emphasis on work execution
Professional profile
Construction Engineering graduates are high-quality professionals that are permanently up-dated on the development of the country, environmental impact and the economical and social implications of technology. Construction engineers are team workers that communicate effectively with professionals from similar backgrounds and with society. Professionals in this field can design, plan, program, manage and supervise civil works with appropriate methods and taking full advantage of personnel, equipment, machinery and materials.
Working field in Construction Engineering
Costa Rica needs professionals on construction that handle the necessary technological tools to ensure an efficient administrative and technical management of construction aspects in all civil engineering projects, keeping in mind safety, economy and environmental protection.
Resources and Facilities
This field has professors and specialized researchers with excellent academic background. It has a Housing and Construction Research Center that promotes the improvement of the construction sector, particularly housing for low-income families. This is done through research, training and technological transfer as well as quality control and services sales; the proposed changes in construction include economic options that foster the protection of the environment and quality of life. The School has appropriate infrastructure: specialized classrooms and computer and materials laboratories.