Student success & career readiness
Connect classroom learning with internships, applied competitions, undergraduate research, and preparation for professional conversations.
Explore learning in practiceAN INDEPENDENT PROGRAM RESOURCE
Learn through real sites, practical demonstrations, and conversations with the people who build.
Explore learning in practice01 / PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Stock Development Department of Construction Management is part of FGCU’s U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering.
Construction brings together planning, technical knowledge, communication, and teamwork. It offers a way to work with both the details of a project and the broader decisions that move it forward.
FGCU’s B.S.C.M. program covers commercial and residential construction, sustainability, and team-based learning. The undergraduate program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
Explore the official B.S.C.M. programUnderstand schedules, costs, and project coordination.
Connect construction methods, materials, and safety.
Practice clear communication and team problem-solving.
Explore digital tools and changing industry needs.
DEPARTMENT FOCUS
Three connected priorities guide the program beyond any one academic year.
Connect classroom learning with internships, applied competitions, undergraduate research, and preparation for professional conversations.
Explore learning in practiceBring construction professionals and students together through guest speakers, trade demonstrations, site tours, and advisory-board engagement.
Explore industry engagementSupport faculty and staff development, applied scholarship, and thoughtful improvements to learning as industry needs and technology evolve.
Official goals & learning outcomesA plain-language overview of the program goals published by FGCU. These are areas of focus, not guarantees of individual outcomes.
02 / HANDS-ON & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Materials, methods, and real project settings make classroom concepts easier to understand.
MATERIALS & METHODS
A demonstration brings the details into view: the material, the surface, the tools, and the order of the work. It is an opportunity to ask why a method is used and how quality is checked.
Watch the application and notice the details.
Discuss preparation, sequencing, and quality.
Relate the demonstration to construction methods and materials.
APPLIED PROJECTS & RESEARCH
Practical experience also means working through a project, exploring a tool, and explaining a decision.
FGCU describes senior projects provided and mentored by industry partners: an opportunity to connect technical work, coordination, and communication.
Official program experienceExplore faculty-mentored work in areas such as building information modeling (BIM) and artificial intelligence in construction. Check current projects and availability with FGCU.
Explore current faculty research03 / INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
Industry engagement creates opportunities to discuss practice, meet professionals, and explore career directions.
INDUSTRY INSIGHT
Guest speakers and site professionals connect construction education with practice. Conversations about project work and student opportunities offer a chance to hear different perspectives and explore possible next steps.
Look for openings through Eagle Career Network and FGCU Career Development Services. Confirm eligibility, course approval, and current internship-credit requirements with the department.
Visit Career Development ServicesThe CIAB provides an industry perspective on construction education. Its official FGCU page is the place to check current board information and ways to get involved.
Visit the official CIAB pageA STARTING POINT FOR INTERNSHIPS
04 / CAREER OUTCOMES & PATHWAYS
Construction graduates can explore work in estimating, project coordination, and field operations.
ANONYMOUS PROGRAM DATA / 2023–2026
A summary of recorded internship wages and exit-survey employment information. Coverage and calculation notes appear below.
Arithmetic average of valid positive hourly rates in summer internship rosters.
The midpoint of the same hourly-wage sample.
From 260 roster entries across summer terms in 2023–2026.
INTERNSHIP EMPLOYERS / SUMMER 2023–2026
Ranked by recorded internship entries. Eleven employers meet the privacy threshold of at least five distinct interns. Smaller groups are omitted from the requested top-20 view.
259 roster entries contain an employer name. Counts describe recorded internships and may include the same person in different summers. They do not confirm current openings, completed internships, or an employer endorsement.
SENIOR EXIT SURVEY / 2023–2026
165 of 204 survey responses reported receiving a job offer.
| Employer type | Responses |
|---|---|
| General contractor | 96 |
| Construction manager / general contractor | 29 |
| Specialty contractor | 19 |
| Construction manager | 13 |
The supplied exit survey records employer types, not company names, so it cannot establish a top-ten graduate employer ranking. Survey responses are self-reported and do not represent a verified graduate employment census.
Prepared from anonymous summaries of program-provided summer internship rosters and senior exit survey information, reviewed October 11, 2026. Internship coverage is Summer 2023 through Summer 2026; exit-survey submission years are 2023–2026. No source workbooks, individual responses, names, contacts, evaluations, or employer-specific wages are published.
Internship entries are counted once per student per summer term. Employer names are consolidated across spelling, punctuation, abbreviations, and known company aliases, including Owen-Ames-Kimball / O-A-K and Manhattan / Manhattan Construction. Uncertain matches are kept separate. Named employer groups require at least five distinct interns across the full reporting period; smaller groups and detailed term breakdowns are omitted. The mean and median use 212 positive numeric hourly rates. Forty-eight missing, zero, nonnumeric, or ambiguous/non-hourly amounts are excluded; no annual salary is converted to an hourly rate. Employer counts and wage calculations have different sample sizes because some records lack an employer name.
Exit-survey offer percentages use all 204 yes/no responses to the job-offer question. Only employer categories with at least five responses are displayed; other and missing categories are omitted. These descriptive samples are not guarantees of wages, placements, or career outcomes.
Works with quantities, project information, and costs to help prepare estimates.
Supports project documentation, coordination, and communication between teams.
Supports planning, budgets, contracts, and project administration.
Supports field coordination, daily work planning, and site operations.
05 / STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & COMMUNITY
Student organizations and university events offer ways to participate, ask questions, and meet others with similar interests.
FGCU’s student chapter connects construction interests with site visits, professional presentations, service, and competitions.
Find the chapter through FGCUA student organization supporting participation in construction, including women and underrepresented groups.
Find current organization detailsPARTICIPATION & STUDENT SUPPORT
Competition teams, student support, and shared traditions complement the work in class.
APPLIED COMPETITIONS
ABC and ASC competitions connect construction education with applied problem-solving. Team preparation offers practice in estimating, scheduling, safety, and presenting project decisions.
Ask FGCU about participationSCHOLARSHIPS & SUPPORT
Scholarships, mentoring, and career preparation can help students pursue opportunities. Check FGCU for current awards, eligibility, deadlines, and application guidance.
Explore official scholarshipsRECOGNITION & ALUMNI STORIES
The Hard Hat Ceremony marks seniors’ transition toward professional practice. WCE Day and Eagle X offer settings to share projects and learning experiences.
Explore university events Read official alumni & student stories06 / OFFICIAL & INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Use these public resources to explore the program, learn about the industry, or plan a conversation with FGCU.
Official undergraduate program information and admissions links.
ACADEMIC CATALOGThe official catalog for degree requirements and course planning.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTSStart at FGCU for current application, campus-visit, and aid information.
INDUSTRY & INTERNSHIPSPublic guidance on career expos, opportunities, and industry engagement.
CIABCurrent board information on FGCU’s official website.
CAREER DEVELOPMENTUniversity career resources and access to job and internship opportunities.
STUDENT LIFEExplore involvement, competitions, recognition, and university events.
INDUSTRY RESOURCEThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ construction managers profile.
INDUSTRY RESOURCEPublic construction safety information from OSHA.
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CONTACT & OFFICIAL LINKS
Check the official department website for current faculty contacts, policies, admissions guidance, and program information.
Official Construction Management websiteAn independent informational resource on DrLong.us. Refer to FGCU for official information.
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