Construction Technology and Management is an important application of science, which plays a major role in the social and economic development of modern society. In order to perform this role effectively, construction engineers require a broad understanding of scientific principles, knowledge of materials, applied knowledge of civil engineering and the capacity to analyze and synthesize in order to arrive at solutions. This requires research, team working, and leadership and business skills. And it has to be situated in a social, economic and environmental context that reflects the reality within which the construction engineer and manager finds him/herself. As a country that is moving into a rapid phase of growth, the contribution that construction technology and management can make to ensure this growth is particularly an important one. Therefore it is very important to prepare construction technologists and managers professionally for meeting this growth challenge and contribute to sustainable development.
