Would construction management suit me if I am interested in buildings but dislike advanced structural calculations?
Construction management may suit you if you are interested in how buildings are planned and delivered and can tolerate some applied mathematics. It generally focuses on coordinating projects, schedules, costs, contracts, materials, regulations, safety and teams, rather than specialising in advanced structural calculations. However, courses may still include construction technology, estimating and quantitative work, so check the modules and assessment methods before applying.
Key points
- Compare construction management with structural or civil engineering, which may involve more intensive mathematical and analytical study.
- Look for modules covering project management, procurement, cost control, construction technology and site operations.
- Basic competence and willingness to use calculations may still be important for budgets, quantities, measurements and scheduling.
Things to check
- The balance between management, technical subjects and mathematics varies by university, course and country.