Construction Management Adelaide University

Overview

The Construction Management course from Adelaide University is a comprehensive degree spanning all the scientific, technical, managerial, economic and legal competencies required to succeed in the construction sector. Beyond technical expertise and an understanding of regulatory compliance and local building codes, you’ll develop practical skills in communication, project management and teamwork – preparing you for collaborative work across diverse construction environments.

Influenced by latest industry developments, Adelaide University’s degree emphasises sustainability and modern construction techniques.

The degree also has a strong focus on technological advancements and practices. Build skills across a range of digital technologies and professional software programs, including Autodesk Revit, MS Project, CostX, Gabi, Navisworks and Synchro Pro, so you’re ready to launch straight into your future career.

With multidisciplinary courses and opportunities for industry placements and research, you’ll gain strong critical thinking skills adaptable to a variety of roles across residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors.

Career opportunities:

Career options for construction management graduates are many and varied. You might supervise large construction teams in the building of a new hospital, ensuring project milestones are met. Or you may find new ways to reduce energy consumption in residential developments. You might manage site safety, ensuring optimal working conditions for contractors, or become an estimator and calculate crucial costings to ensure a project’s financial viability.

Other roles may include:

• Site manager
• Project coordinator
• Building surveyor
• Quantity surveyor 
• Estimator
• Construction planner
• Contract administrator.