The construction engineering and management (CEM) group develops efficient decision-making processes to support the construction and management of the built environment safely and sustainably. To achieve this objective, the CEM group offers graduate instruction and research opportunities in construction project management, construction safety, digital technologies and automation, sustainable and resilient built environment, and human-centered design processes.
The faculty includes world-class experts in creating cutting-edge theories, methods and tools, and devising workflows for greater efficiency and better collaboration during construction projects. Research assistantships and add-on research fellowships may be available for exceptional students interested in doing research in these exciting areas.