Construction Technology & Management

Course Overview:

Construction Technology & Management focuses on the principles and practices of building and infrastructure projects. It covers project planning, cost management, construction methods, and quality control. The course equips students with skills for efficient project execution and management.

Duration:
4 years (8 semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise):

  1. Semester 1:

    • Mathematics-I

    • Physics

    • Chemistry

    • Basics of Civil Engineering

    • Introduction to Construction Technology

    • Environmental Science

    • Communication Skills

  2. Semester 2:

    • Mathematics-II

    • Construction Materials

    • Engineering Drawing and Graphics

    • Surveying and Levelling

    • Strength of Materials

    • Engineering Mechanics

  3. Semester 3:

    • Building Technology

    • Concrete Technology

    • Structural Analysis

    • Geotechnical Engineering

    • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics

    • Construction Project Management

  4. Semester 4:

    • Design of Concrete Structures

    • Construction Planning and Scheduling

    • Construction Equipment and Methods

    • Estimation and Costing

    • Transportation Engineering

    • Elective I (e.g., Green Building, Building Services)

  5. Semester 5:

    • Design of Steel Structures

    • Project Economics and Finance

    • Contract Management and Dispute Resolution

    • Building Information Modelling (BIM)

    • Elective II (e.g., Advanced Construction Techniques, Sustainable Construction)

    • Minor Project

  6. Semester 6:

    • Advanced Construction Materials

    • Construction Safety Management

    • Risk Management in Construction

    • Construction Quality Control and Assurance

    • Elective III (e.g., Urban Infrastructure, Smart Cities)

    • Internship/Industrial Training

  7. Semester 7:

    • Advanced Project Management

    • Infrastructure Development and Management

    • Construction Law and Contracts

    • Elective IV (e.g., Real Estate Management, Environmental Impact Assessment)

    • Major Project – Phase I

  8. Semester 8:

    • Advanced Construction Technology

    • Construction Site Management and Supervision

    • Seminar

    • Major Project – Phase II

Average Fees:
INR 2 - 4 Lakhs per year

Exams to Attend:

  • JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination)

  • JEE Advanced

  • State-level entrance exams (KEAM, KCET, MHT CET, WBJEE, etc.)

  • Private university entrance exams (e.g., BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE)

Top 10 Institutions for Construction Technology and Management in India (Combined Ranking):

  1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

  2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

  3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

  4. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy

  5. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur

  6. Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani

  7. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee

  8. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Surathkal

  9. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

  10. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Construction Technology and Management:

  1. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut

  2. Government Engineering College, Thrissur

  3. College of Engineering, Trivandrum

  4. TKM College of Engineering, Kollam

  5. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam

  6. Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly

  7. Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam

  8. SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam

  9. Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam

  10. Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally