Department of Construction Management

Faust (department chair)

(SYMBOL: CM)

The vision of the Department of Construction Management is to prepare graduates to influence construction and the built environment through a balanced application of technical expertise, ethics, stewardship, creativity, craftsmanship, work, community, and leadership. The education is provided in a Christian context that promotes spiritual growth and the development of positive character traits such as honesty, reliability, and industriousness, which result in a high level of professionalism.

Construction Management students have access to over twenty computer workstations in the department. These stations are equipped with software used for estimating, scheduling, 3D architectural design, Building Information Modeling, structural design, and other construction applications. Computer applications are studied in lecture and lab courses and are used in practicum courses on real projects. Practical experience is also given in the use of surveying equipment and applicable power tools. Seniors gain experience in managing an actual construction project.

Graduates from this department are equipped to meet the demands of the construction industry. They are found managing the construction process in the residential, commercial, and heavy-civil sectors of the industry. This degree is also suited for students who are interested in becoming Christian ministry builders. Students choose from a set of electives that includes various business courses that relate to domestic and international topics.

John Brown University is a member of the Associated Schools of Construction, and is recognized by the Arkansas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc., the Arkansas Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, the Northwest Arkansas Homebuilders Association, and the American Institute of Constructors.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), http://www.acce-hq.org, phone: (210) 495-6161.

National Certification Exam

Graduating seniors are required to take the Associate Constructor Exam administered by the Constructor Certification Commission (CCC). The American Institute of Constructors (AIC) is the sponsoring organization and is the professional society for those working in the field of construction management.