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Environmental, Transportation, Structural, Water resources, Geotechnical - ANS-What
are the sub disciplines of Civil Engineering
Estimating, Sustainability, Safety, Business, Scheduling - ANS-What are the sub
disciplines of Construction Management
Working with roads, waterways, and railways to develop a safer, faster and more
efficient transportation system. - ANS-Transportation engineering
assessing physical, mechanical and chemical properties of soil and rock to design
foundations for holding structures. - ANS-Geotechnical engineering
Designing and constructing buildings/structures that are safe and able to withstand
elements from the outside conditions and improving structural integrity of them. - ANS-
Structural Engineering
Finding solutions to environmental problems that impact the health and well being of the
public and the environment. - ANS-Environmental engineering
branch of engineering that focuses on supplying water for human use and dispose when
they are done using it. Also develop methods of avoiding damage from excess water or
floods. - ANS-Water Resources engineering
Planning, managing and executing the construction of infrastructure. Optimizing the use
of materials, money and human resources in construction projects. - ANS-Construction
Management
calculating the required costs for a construction project including direct and indirect
costs. - ANS-Estimating
crucial step in making sure your project will be completed on time in certain areas and
within the budget. - ANS-Scheduling
ability to use recyclable and renewable materials in building while minimizing the energy
consumption and waste production. - ANS-Sustainability
any activity that seeks to provide goods and services to others while operating at a profit
- ANS-Business
