Department of Construction and Building Engineering Technologies

The Department of Building and Construction Engineering Technologies aims to award a Bachelor’s degree in Technical Engineering, preparing qualified technical engineers capable of designing, implementing, and maintaining all types of civil engineering projects.
The department also seeks to conduct scientific research across various civil engineering disciplines, with a special focus on applied research that aligns with scientific and technological developments.

Furthermore, the department actively engages with the community by organizing scientific and continuing education courses in its field of specialization, benefiting professionals working in the construction industry at different levels. It also provides engineering consultations and prepares engineering designs for diverse construction projects.

Head of Department

The Department of Building and Construction Engineering Technologies was established during the 2014–2015 academic year.
In its founding year, the department hosted third- and fourth-year students from the Technical College of Mosul.
It received its first-year students in the 2015–2016 academic year, marking the start of its independent academic activity.

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    The department’s mission is to prepare technical engineers who are capable of utilizing modern technologies and methods in the design, implementation, and maintenance of all types of engineering projects.
    Graduates are also trained to manage and operate production units specializing in construction materials and prefabricated structural systems, as well as to test and evaluate construction and building materials of various kinds.

The Department of Building and Construction Engineering Technologies seeks to:

• Graduate specialized engineering cadres in all branches of building and construction engineering.

• Qualify engineers who are capable of designing and supervising all civil engineering projects and ensuring the technical and structural quality of construction works.

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    The department aspires to become a leading and distinguished center in the field of Building and Construction Engineering Technologies, capable of supplying the labor market with highly skilled technical engineers who can keep pace with the rapid technological advancements in the construction and infrastructure sectors.

• Undergraduate Program (Morning Studies): Established in 2016

• Undergraduate Program (Evening Studies): Established in 2021

• Postgraduate Program (Master’s Degree in Building and Construction Engineering Technologies): Established in 2021

• Postgraduate Program (Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering Technologies): Established in 2022

Graduates of the Department of Building and Construction Engineering Technologies are qualified to enter the engineering labor market and perform a wide range of professional tasks, including:

• Designing and supervising the implementation of all civil engineering projects such as buildings, bridges, roads, airports, tunnels, dams, hydraulic structures, prefabricated building units, and prestressed concrete components.

• Performing field, on-site, and laboratory tests (both destructive and non-destructive) on construction materials and soil, analyzing and interpreting results, and ensuring compliance with national and international standards.

• Reading, preparing, and executing structural and architectural drawings, performing quantity and cost estimation, and drafting and managing project contracts using advanced computer tools.

• Organizing and managing construction projects efficiently through modern project management methods and software, and understanding the professional and technical practices of the construction industry.

• Studying construction machinery and equipment, assessing their productivity, operating costs, and optimal usage methods.

• Utilizing modern construction technologies and adapting to new local material alternatives and additives used in concrete works and soil stabilization for major projects.

• Performing maintenance and rehabilitation of buildings, roads, and infrastructure, and addressing environmental pollution issues as a growing concern in modern engineering.

• Proficiently using modern surveying instruments for preparing topographical maps and plans, land subdivision, and determining road routes with detailed longitudinal and cross-sectional profiles.