Construction Engineering and Management
Building the infrastructure of tomorrow with sustainable and innovative engineering solutions
Department of Construction Engineering and Management
The Department of Construction Engineering and Management at SVHEC is dedicated to creating innovative infrastructure solutions and sustainable development practices. We prepare students to become competent civil engineers who can design, build, and maintain the infrastructure that supports our modern society.
About the Department
Department of Construction Engineering and Management has one UG Program (BE-Civil(2010)) and a PG program (ME-Construction Engineering and Management(2014)). Our team of faculty provides the right academic atmosphere for the students to get developed into complete Construction Engineers with aptitude for research. Students are moulded to the requirements of the industry through industry based curriculum, internships, extramural activities, Project Based Learning, outside class hours learning, Skill centric learning and Mini Projects. Quality of students and their achievements in curricular and co-curricular activities have branded our department as a leading Centre.
"To be a center of excellence in civil engineering education and research, producing competent professionals who can address infrastructure challenges with sustainable and innovative solutions."
- Provide quality education in civil engineering with emphasis on practical applications
- Foster research in sustainable construction and infrastructure development
- Develop professionals with strong technical skills and ethical values
- Collaborate with industry for technology transfer and knowledge sharing
2 Years
Program Duration
60
Annual Intake
85%+
Placement Rate
AICTE
Approved
Academic Curriculum
Our postgraduate program in Construction Engineering and Management provides comprehensive education in construction project management, advanced construction technologies, and infrastructure development with emphasis on practical applications and industry integration.
Core Subjects
- Construction Project Management
- Construction Planning and Scheduling
- Construction Equipment and Management
- Concrete Technology and Quality Control
- Advanced Structural Design
- Contracts & Specifications in Construction
Laboratory
- Construction Materials Lab
- Project Planning & Scheduling Lab
Electives (Choose Any 1–2)
- Green Building & Sustainability
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Construction Cost Estimation
- Environmental Engineering for Construction
Core Subjects
- Construction Finance & Accounting
- Infrastructure Development & Management
- Construction Safety & Risk Management
- Lean Construction Techniques
- Construction Methods and Technology
Laboratory
- BIM & Project Simulation Lab
- Estimation & Costing Lab
Mandatory
- Mini Project / Case Study
- Industrial Training (3–4 weeks)
Electives (Choose 1–2)
- Smart City Technologies
- Transportation Systems and Planning
- Advanced Surveying using Total Station
- GIS & Remote Sensing for Construction
Core Subjects
- Legal Aspects in Construction
- Contract Administration & Arbitration
- Sustainable Materials and Construction Techniques
Electives (Choose 1–2)
- Prefabrication & Modular Construction
- Urban Infrastructure Planning
- Disaster Management in Construction
- Value Engineering
Major Project Phase – I
Problem identification, literature survey, methodology
Major Project Phase – II
- Full dissertation
- Industrial-oriented project
- Viva voce / Thesis defense
Our Faculty Team
Our department has highly qualified and experienced faculty members specializing in various areas of civil engineering with strong industry connections.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Qualification: M.E, Ph.D
Experience:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Qualification: BE.,ME
Experience:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Qualification: BE.,ME
Experience:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Qualification: BE.,ME
Experience:
- Best Teacher Awards from various professional bodies
- Research grants from DST, AICTE, and industry partners
- Editorial board members of reputed international journals
- Keynote speakers at national and international conferences
Department Facilities
Complete testing facilities for concrete mix design, compressive strength, flexural strength, and durability testing with latest equipment.
Advanced equipment for soil classification, compaction, permeability, shear strength, and consolidation tests.
Modern equipment for studying fluid properties, flow measurements, pumps, turbines, and hydraulic systems.
Complete surveying equipment including total stations, GPS, levels, theodolites, and modern surveying instruments.
Digital structural analysis software including STAAD Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, and ANSYS for advanced structural design.
Water and wastewater testing equipment for physical, chemical, and biological analysis with modern instruments.
- STAAD Pro
- ETABS
- SAP 2000
- ANSYS
- AutoCAD
- Revit Architecture
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
- HEC-RAS
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
- MATLAB
Research & Innovation
Our department is committed to cutting-edge research in diverse areas of civil engineering, fostering innovation, and collaborating with industry and academic partners to solve real-world infrastructure challenges.
- Structural Engineering & Earthquake Resistance
- Geotechnical Engineering & Foundation Design
- Transportation Engineering & Traffic Systems
- Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
- Sustainable Construction Materials
- Seismic Retrofitting of RC Buildings - DST funded
- Sustainable Construction Materials - Industry collab
- Smart Traffic Management System - Govt funded
- Bio-materials for Wastewater Treatment
- 120+ research papers published in reputed journals
- Funded projects from DST, AICTE, and industry partners
- Multiple patents in sustainable construction materials
- Faculty serving as reviewers and editorial members of leading journals
Placement Statistics
Our students are placed in top construction companies across various sectors, with competitive packages and growth opportunities.
- Highest Package: ₹15 LPA
- Average Package: ₹5.5 LPA
- Placement Percentage: 85%
- No. of Companies Visited: 50+
- Government Sector: 30%
- Total Students Placed: 200+
- Core Sector Placements: 70%
- Other Sectors: 30%
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
- Tata Projects
- Shapoorji Pallonji
- HCC Limited
- Afcons Infrastructure
- NCC Limited
- GMR Infrastructure
- Indian Railways
- Technical Knowledge Enhancement
- Mock Interviews
- Resume Building Sessions
- Group Discussions
- Aptitude Training
- Competitive Exam Training
- Soft Skills Development
- Career Counseling
Department Activities
- Construction Engineering Society – Technical discussions, guest lectures, and project presentations.
- Concrete Club – Workshops on concrete technology and construction material innovations.
- Surveying Club – Practical surveying sessions and GPS training workshops.
- Green Building Society – Sustainability workshops and environmental awareness programs.
- CIVIL EXPO – Annual technical exhibition showcasing innovations
- Bridge Building Competition – Structural design and model making contest
- CADD Marathon – Computer-aided design and drafting competition
- Survey Camp – Intensive field surveying training program
- Concrete Mix Design Contest – Practical technology competition
- Site visits to major construction projects
- Industry expert guest lectures
- Internship opportunities in construction companies
- Collaborative projects with industry partners
- Alumni mentorship in construction industry
- Structural design software training
- Green building certification programs
- Project management workshops
- Construction safety training
- Quality control and testing workshops
- Soft skills and personality development sessions
Ready to Join Construction Engineering and Management?
Build the future infrastructure of our nation. Contact our department for more information about the program and admission process.