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Chair's Welcome

Chair's Welcome

Welcome to the School of Building Construction at Georgia Tech!

We’re thrilled to have you join us during this exciting time. Our undergraduate program has been revitalized, and our highly acclaimed graduate programs continue to thrive. The field of design, construction, and built environment management is evolving rapidly, with technologies like robotics, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, augmented/virtual reality, drones, and laser scanning reshaping the industry. These changes create opportunities for a diverse group of students interested in technology-driven applications within construction.

Our programs offer the best of both worlds: a solid foundation in construction management, access to industry experts, real-life projects, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. As the only building construction program situated within a research-focused institute and a bustling metropolitan city in the Southeast, our faculty strike a balance between industry expertise and groundbreaking research. Our research faculty explore technology applications, integrated project delivery, economics of construction, and facility management. Most classes integrate practical experience, thanks to our industry partners and professors of practice.

Explore our website or schedule a campus tour to learn more about the School of Building Construction!

Undergraduate Programs

We offer a four-year undergraduate degree in Building Construction and a Minor in Sustainable Development and Construction. Our minor program offers Georgia Tech students from other majors the opportunity to expand their expertise or to prepare for one of our graduate programs.

Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Minor

Graduate Programs

We offer a variety of Master’s degrees with unique specializations. 

The Master of Science in Building Construction and Facility Management (MSBCFM) offers four tracks:

  1. Non-Thesis with Concentration in Program & Facility Management (PM&FM)
  2. Non-Thesis with Concentration in Technology
  3. Non-Thesis with No Concentration
  4. Thesis Option

The MSBCFM is an approved Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) degree, so international students can extend their Optional Practical Training (OPT) experience for up to three years.

The Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) has established itself as the go-to program for students interested in the academic trinity for learning the sustainable utilization of land for human development: technology, business, and public policy. This degree, offered in collaboration with the School of City and Regional Planning and the School of Architecture, allows faculty and students to engage in cutting-edge real estate development debates and practices that influence urban development locally, nationally, and globally. 

The Professional Masters in Occupational Safety and Health Online (PMOSH) is developed in response to a growing need for a highly qualified workforce in the occupational safety and health field, and saw its first cohort graduate in the fall of 2019. This program is entirely online and is offered through a collaboration between the School of Building Construction and Georgia Tech Professional Education. 

The Ph.D. in Building Construction provides mentorship from research-active faculty to Ph.D. candidates in cutting-edge construction-related research that is nationally/internationally recognized. Our Ph.D. graduates take faculty positions in construction programs across the United States and abroad. 

Our Valued Partners

The School of Building Construction is strongly connected to the regional and national construction industry through its Industry Advisory Board, scholarships, research partnerships, and its industry-connected faculty. 

Let's Stay Connected

I would like to encourage all prospective students who meet the admissions requirements to apply. Should you have any questions about our curricula or our School, please click the Contact Us button below.

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Javier Irizarry, Ph.D., PE
Professor and Interim Chair, School of Building Construction

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