Albert School of Construction
Meet Craig and Darla Albert
Proud UNC Charlotte alumni whose impact continues to shape the future of engineering and construction. Through their leadership and philanthropy, they’ve created opportunities for high-achieving students and helped advance innovation on campus, leaving a lasting legacy that supports the next generation of industry leaders.
Explore programs designed to prepare you for impact.
Step into a career where you can see the results of your work take shape. The School of Construction offers programs grounded in hands-on learning, industry collaboration and real project experience. As an undergraduate, you’ll build a strong foundation in construction management, building systems and field operations, preparing you to navigate complex projects from day one. At the graduate level, you’ll deepen your expertise in areas like project delivery, logistics and facilities systems, gaining the insight and leadership skills needed to guide teams, manage risk and deliver projects that make a lasting impact on the built environment.
President & COO, Bechtel Group, Inc.
Craig Albert ’85
“One key to success is to do work that has good purpose. Get involved in things that are purposeful, will sustain over time and you can feel really good about. Follow your curiosity, keep your learning curve steep, never give up.”
Senior vice president of civil and infrastructure, Wayne Brothers, Inc.
Jim Rhodes
“The level of graduate that comes out of UNC Charlotte is a cut above some of the other competitors we’re recruiting from. It wasn’t just that we got lucky and hired a few good people. It was that UNC Charlotte was putting together an awesome overall program to train people to come out into the world, workforce ready.”
Annihilare
Parker Spires
“Whether it’s the alumni we hire or the engineering students we work with, my experience has been nothing but excellence from UNC Charlotte.”
Research Areas
Research in the Albert School of Construction advances the full lifecycle of the built environment through scientific discovery, applied innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and industry and community engagement. Our work connects construction, engineering, technology, management, safety, infrastructure, sustainability and digital transformation to address real-world challenges facing industry and communities.
Latest News from the Albert School of Construction
Explore recent achievements and research from our faculty, students and alumni as they advance the built environment through innovation in digital construction technologies, infrastructure resilience, safety and health, project delivery and sustainable design.
Senior Design Program
Capstone your engineering journey with real-world problem solving. In the Senior Design Program, student teams collaborate with industry partners to tackle complex, open-ended challenges, applying classroom knowledge to develop impactful solutions. This hands-on experience builds professional skills, strengthens your portfolio and prepares you to lead in engineering, business and technology.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology degree program within the Albert School of Construction at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil Engineering Technology.
The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree program within the Albert School of Construction at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Construction Management.
The new Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering degree program will seek accreditation through ABET’s Engineering Accreditation Commission once the first cohort graduates.
Program Educational Outcomes
Civil Engineering Technology, B.S.E.T.
These program educational objectives are statements that describe the expected accomplishments of graduates during the first few years after graduation:
- Apply general and discipline-specific concepts and methodologies to identify and provide operational and technical solutions through critical thinking and problem solving.
- Effectively communicate information and lead discussion in a professional manner to a broad range of stakeholders and in a variety of formats.
- Show growth within independent and team environments while modeling ethical, respectful, reliable and professional behavior.
- Understand and adapt to the impact of technological, environmental, societal and economic changes on the profession in local, national and global contexts.
- Demonstrate lifelong learning skills through certifications, professional development and licensure.
Construction Management, B.S.C.M.
These program educational objectives are statements that describe the expected accomplishments of graduates during the first few years after graduation:
- Apply general and discipline-specific concepts and methodologies to identify and provide operational and technical solutions.
- Effectively communicate information and lead discussions in a professional manner to potentially diverse audiences and in a variety of formats.
- Show growth within independent and team environments while modeling ethical, respectful, reliable and professional behavior.
- Understand and adapt to the impact of the environmental, societal and economic complexities on the profession in local, national and global contexts.
- Demonstrate lifelong learning skills through certifications, professional development and licensure.
Student Outcomes
Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes
The Civil Engineering Technology and Construction Management programs identify, measure and improve student competencies through assessment and continuous improvement of student learning outcomes, which are mapped to the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes listed below:
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
- An ability to design systems, components or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
- An ability to apply written, oral and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes
- An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams
Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes
The Construction Management program’s student outcomes are also mapped to the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes listed below:
- An ability to identify, formulate and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline
- An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs
- An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts
- An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty