--- title: Construction / Facilities Management date: 2022-04-06T15:28:00-05:00 author: Jordan Eshelman canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/construction-facilities-management" section: Pages --- [ Back to Programs](/academics/programs)# Construction / Facilities Management Interested in construction and gaining a better understanding of what it takes to manage facilities? Consider picking up an emphasis in construction / facilities management. [Request Info ](https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/request-information) ![Male student uses a saw](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-09-14_002848.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=43&f=webp&c=277693c0&v=367fc3ee21eaa9367c96f4beb52b4e54a21d445b00573140a54e951510c19eb4) ![]() ![]()## On This Page - [Program Overview](#toc575605) - [Faculty](#toc575619) - [Science and Technology Center](#toc575622) - [Student Stories](#toc575623) ## Program Overview Dordt University's engineering technology program offers an emphasis in construction / facilities management. Gain workplace skills with a strong biblical foundation that will prepare you for service in the construction and facilities management fields. You'll learn about project management, site and facility design, cost estimating, and more. ![Male students work on a piece of wood](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-09-14_002858.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=28&c=e902edda&v=8ef505292108f0d43a45a1a8fca278fa5668e4569b27a5e868088289a141da94) ### What You'll Learn With a construction / facilities management emphasis from Dordt University, you'll learn key skills in project management, cost estimating, site and facility design, and more. You'll take classes in engineering, construction management, physics, and more, all taught from a strong biblical perspective. ### What You Can Do With A Construction/Facilities Management Emphasis There are many opportunities for those who choose to study construction / facilities management, including: ##### Construction Inspector Construction inspectors make sure that buildings comply with a variety of different regulations. ##### Field Engineer Field Engineers inspect and install different equipment and technologies and make sure everything works correctly and designs are being followed. ##### Project Engineer Project Engineers handle all aspects of a venture and ensure that project work is being completed. ## Career Preparation Dordt University's 2025 Career Outcome Rate was 99.7%! “I believe it is also, in part, indicative of the type of graduates we are encouraging our students to become—that is, graduates who don’t just learn for the sake of learning, but graduates who continue to learn for the sake of serving," said Dr. Ethan Brue, dean for technology and applied sciences. "Dordt is not just about training students for competence, but it is more about inviting students to embrace the goodness of work out of a deep care for the world.” ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Career-Outcome-Rate-2025_2026-03-27-162722_rnim.png?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&h=50&c=34612c21&v=12a6de4bbeb0d287215dcff9b1c1d85f99eddadaef33078da0d2dc67c4d280c6) ### Degree requirements All students must take the engineering technology foundation courses. They also take courses in engineering, construction management, and physics. ### Courses *Foundation courses* Engineering Technology (B.A.) – Foundation (common to all emphases): Engineering 117 or EGRT 115; Engineering Technology 101, 112, 115, 210, 211, 212, 213, 263, 283; a minimum of seven credits from Engineering Technology 271-276; completion of one of the Engineering Technology (A.S.) emphases. *Construction courses* Engineering 113, 114, 115, 202, 208, 212, 295, and a minimum of 12 credits from Engineering 317, 318, 319, 351, 352, Construction Management 101, 102, 207, 220, 225, 240, 270, 280, 370, Engineering Technology 379, 380. Chemistry 110 or 111, Mathematics 152, Physics 231, 232. [See the course catalog for more information](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/course-catalog) ### Ready to take the next step? [Request Info](https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/request-information) [Visit ](https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-dordt) [Apply](https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-now) ## Faculty With experience in a variety of fields, our faculty members are equipped and ready to help you succeed. [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8158d115559246fa.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=91fca8a4&v=57a2f69af597738425fadbf482cd99466bd8d993246939220fc1cd99c43fc4e5) ### Ethan Brue Professor of Engineering and Dean for Technology and Applied SciencesMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/ethan-brue) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c5de657711464.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=d33a06ea&v=a2afd24535c5079ff8236dbb3db43219af8c3d0f149a9d80161edccfcfe9a564) ### Justin Vander Werff Professor of EngineeringJustin Vander Werff serves as professor of Engineering at Dordt University. More ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/justin-vander-werff) ## Science and Technology Center While studying construction / facilities management, you'll have the opportunity to spend time in Dordt's Science and Technology Center. Informally known as the "Science Building," the Science and Technology Center is home to labs for mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, and computer-aided design. [View the Center](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/campus-map/rooms/science-and-technology-center) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![A front exterior view of the Science and Technology Center](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/science-building750x750.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&h=50&c=78cefd20&v=f8595c6df40523f5cbfb75230bdcb6ed7108aef884a1aa13ab1d343ac2b742ed) ![]() ## Connect with us Submit your information to request more information about Dordt and this program. We'll also use this information to connect you with your admissions counselor! Loading... ## Related Programs Still looking for the right fit? Here are some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the [programs page](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs) to keep exploring your options. 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