Construction Engineering CE-326

Instructor: Dr. Salamat Ullah

Phone# 03145390974

Email: salamatkhattak@gmail.com

Abasyn University, Islamabad

 Specific Objectives of course
 To familiarize students about different construction
methodologies and equipment to be used in carrying
out a construction project.

 To develop ability of students to carry out the

construction projects according to drawings and
specifications.
 Types of Construction Projects
Construction is a process which consists of assembling
or building infrastructure. It includes all work and
materials required for the construction of finished
structures. This also includes site foundations,
preparations, electrical work, mechanical work, and any
work required to complete projects.

Here are a few types of construction projects Such as:

Residential • Building • Institutional and commercial •
Industrial • Specialized industrial construction • Highway
construction • Heavy construction
 Residential 
Residential construction projects include houses,
townhouses, apartments, cottages, single unit
dwellings and subdivisions. The housing designs are
generally done by architects and engineers and the
construction is executed by builders who hire
subcontractors for structural, electrical, mechanical
and other specialty work. This type of project must
conform to local building authority regulations and
codes of practice.
 Building
Constructing buildings is the most common type of
project. It’s a process of adding structures to
properties. Most projects are small renovations or
room additions. Most new building projects involve
construction of sheltered enclosures with access for
housing people, machinery, equipment, and supplies.
It also includes installation of equipment and utilities.
 Commercial and institutional
These buildings include hospitals, clinics, schools,
universities, stadiums, sports facilities, shopping
centers, retail stores, warehouses, manufacturing
plants, etc. Special engineers and architects are
usually hired for the construction of these buildings.
There are very few competitors in such market
segment since it costs a lot of money and requires
greater sophistication in terms of commercial and
institutional buildings when compared with residential
projects.
 Industrial
This is just a small part of the construction industry
but is a very important part. The projects are usually
owned by large industrial corporations like medicine,
power generation, manufacturing, petroleum, etc.
 Highway
This involves alteration, repair, and construction of
roads, streets, alleys, highways, runways, paths, etc.
It includes all incidental construction in conjunction
with the highway construction project.
 Heavy Construction
Heavy construction projects usually involve projects
that are not properly classified as either "building" or
"highway." Examples of this type of project would be:
water and sewer line projects, dams, sewage
treatment plants and facilities, flood control projects
and water treatment plants and facilities.
 Careers
Unskilled and semi-skilled
General site labor with little or no construction
qualifications
Skilled
This careers have extensive knowledge and
experience in their craft or profession
Technical and management
Personal with the greatest educational qualifications
 Main careers in technical and
management

Quantity Surveyor
He is a professional working within the
construction industry concerned with
construction cost and contracts.
 Architect
He is a person who plans, design and oversees the
construction of building.

Project Manager
They are typically relating to construction industry,
architecture, aerospace, defense, computer
networking or telecommunication.
 Civil Engineer
He is person who application of planning, designing,
constructing, maintaining and operating infrastructures.

 Electrical Engineer
He is a person who application of electricity of building.
 Structural Engineer
He is analyze, design, plan and research structural
components and structural systems to achieve
design goals.

 Safety
Construction is one of the most dangerous
occupations in the world.