| Abstract: | In building engineering education throughout Europe the emphasis has been on ensuring the highest levels of theory and practice in structural analysis and design. The graduates from course' have entered practice with construction contractors or design practices. In both cases there is now a need to provide clients with a cost effective and ‘buildable’ building. The building engineer needs to be aware of the cost and organizational issues in achieving a quality structure working within a team of client, architect, building engineer and/or contractor. This paper proposes some ideas for the development of construction management studies which will provide the building engineering graduate with knowledge and skills to enable them to contribute fully to the process of construction. This will put their theoretical and fundamental studies in the context of practice so that they can meet client needs for quality, cost-effectiveness and efficient buildings. |
