Construction Technology and Management

About the Department

The Department of Construction Technology and Management (CoTM) at Debre Berhan University, established in 2010G.C. under the College of Engineering, is committed to excellence in education, research, and community engagement. The department prepares highly competent professionals with the technical, managerial, and leadership skills required to address contemporary challenges in the construction industry and contribute to sustainable infrastructure development and national transformation.

Our Commitment

The Department of Construction Technology and Management is committed to delivering quality, practice-oriented education that develops competent, innovative, and ethically responsible professionals. Through excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, the department equips graduates with the technical expertise, managerial competence, and entrepreneurial mindset required to address the challenges of the built environment and contribute to the sustainable growth of the construction industry.

Our vision 

To be a leading program in Construction Technology and Management through practice-oriented education, research, and innovation by 2030

Our Mission 

1. Produce knowledgeable, skilled, and ethically responsible graduates through practice-oriented education, preparing them for employment and entrepreneurship in the construction sector.

2. Promote applied research, innovation, and technology transfer in construction and project management to support sustainable industrial and societal development.

3. Establish and strengthen partnerships with construction industries, government institutions, and communities to enhance practical training, research, and community engagement.


Our Program at Glance 

Detail

Information

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Construction Technology and Management

Establishment year

2003 EC, 2010 GC

Duration

5 Years (10 Semesters)

Total Credit Hours

200 Credit Hours

Total ECTS

327 ECTS

Mode of Delivery

Full-time, practice oriented

Language of Instruction

English

Our Academic staffs

Staff Category

No. of Staff

Percentage

Academic Staff

Lecturer

39

56%

Asst. Lecturer

4

6%

Lab Technicians

11

16%

Administrative Staff

3

4%

Total

57

100%


PhD scholars 

Career opportunities  

Career Level

Typical Positions

Entry Level

Graduate Engineer, Assistant Site Engineer, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Construction Manager

Mid-Level

Site Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Contract Administrator, Planning Engineer, Office Engineer

Senior Level

Senior Site Engineer, Construction Manager, Project Coordinator, Senior Quantity Surveyor

Management Level

Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Commercial Manager, Operations Manager

Executive Level

Director of Construction, General Manager, Consultant, Entrepreneur

Active Students                                      Alumni

                            105                                                                       500+     

Departmental Activities

1. Staffs Giving Training  on BIM

   2. Workshops 

organized by construction technology and management department 

   

3. Community service activities 

Site Suppervission by our departement staff for  building construction of mezezo health center OPD