Construction engineering

TL;DR: The construction industry is a large industry in the US, employing millions and contributing significantly to the GDP. It is divided into four sectors and the Department of Construction Management and Engineering offers educational programs for aspiring professionals.

Abstract: The construction industry is one of the largest industries in the United States. It accounts for nearly 8 percent of the nation's gross national product and employs millions of people. The industry is divided into four sectors: residential building construction, industrial construction, commercial building construction, and heavy civil construction. The Department of Construction Management and Engineering provides quality educational programs that prepare nationally competitive undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers in the construction engineering and management professions.