Construction Science at Texas A&M University

The Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University prepares students to become leaders in the construction industry through a balance of technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and professional engagement. With a curriculum grounded in management, technology, and innovation, students gain the skills to plan, design, and deliver complex projects that shape the built environment.

Building the Future Together

Our programs integrate principles of architecture, technology, engineering, business and project management, preparing students to effectively manage the total construction process.

The department routinely secures the most federal grants for construction science research among all U.S. universities. This continuous flow of significant external funding is dedicated to solving complex industry problems and developing new technologies in construction management, safety and sustainability.

A group of construction science students providing a presentation.

A group of construction science students providing a presentation.

A student working during their internship.

Experience On Site

Prepare for a career as a construction management professional at Texas A&M. Learn more about our internship programs available within the Department of Construction Science.

Internship Programs

Testimonials

Our Aggie grads are second to none, and the quality keeps better.

Stan Marek ’69 CEO, Marek Brothers Systems, Inc.

Energetic, well-trained, increasingly tech-savvy grads; a perfect recipe to improve the construction process.

George A. Pontikes Jr. CEO, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.

Students at Work

Our students gain real-world experience through engagement with industry.
The Construction Science career fair.

Browse our Industry Connections

Careers
Texas A&M students at Constructionarium.

Learn Internationally

Constructionarium

News and Research

Dr. Namgyun Kim, assistant professor in the Department of Construction Science, is using AI and VR to develop systems to improve workplace safety on construction sites.

A Texas A&M researcher is studying whether immersive jobsite simulations can help prevent workers from becoming desensitized to jobsite hazards.

Male and female construction managers discussing plans at a building site. Photo by: Mikael Blomkvist via Pexels.com.

Compare construction management vs. civil engineering. Explore roles, salaries, job outlook, and which career path aligns with your goals.

High-resolution photo capturing the intricate craters of the moon's surface from Cittadella, Veneto, Italy. Photo by: Marco Milanesi vis Pexels.com

In an environment of radiation, extreme temperatures and razor-sharp dust, researchers are designing how humans will build, and ultimately survive, on the moon.