Construction Engineering Technology: Building, BSET

The Construction Engineering Technology: Building, BSET at Oklahoma State University is strongly practice-oriented, combining construction technology, estimating, scheduling, building systems, and project management with supervised field experience. Students work with Revit and BIM, computer-based estimating and scheduling tools, construction drawings, and industry-focused projects, while the program’s two required 400-hour practicums provide substantial construction-industry experience before graduation.

Students gain practical experience through:

• Revit and BIM: CET 2253 – Printreading & Revit introduces construction drawing interpretation and Revit-based Building Information Modeling, while CET 4133 – CAD and BIM for Construction Managers develops computer-aided drafting and BIM skills for construction applications.
• Construction estimating: CET 2263 – Estimating I and CET 4263 – Estimating II develop practical estimating skills; Estimating II uses actual contract documents for quantity take-offs, pricing and assembling project bids, with computer use incorporated into estimating.
• Construction scheduling: CET 3273 – Scheduling Construction Projects covers bar charts, critical-path methods and computer techniques using current scheduling software, giving students tools directly applicable to construction project management.
• Required industry practicums: CET 3322 – Construction Practicum I provides supervised construction field experience with a minimum of 400 documented hours, while CET 3332 – Construction Practicum II requires another 400 hours of supervised, full-time construction employment, including field and office engineering and project-management functions.
• Building-focused practical preparation: The Building option specifically develops knowledge of working drawings, mechanical and electrical equipment of buildings, and building construction, giving students preparation for vertical construction projects.
• Integrated project work: CET 4050 – Integrated Project Delivery is included in the CET curriculum, alongside courses such as CET 4273 – Technology in Construction and CET 4283 – Business Practices, connecting technical construction knowledge with project delivery and industry operations.
• Hands-on construction and testing: The curriculum includes CET 2343 – Concrete Technology, CET 3364 – Structures I, and related construction technology coursework, while the program emphasizes instructional facilities and equipment supporting hands-on construction education.
• Industry competitions: CET students can participate in competition teams; in 2026, four OSU CET teams competed in the Associated Schools of Construction Region 5 competitions, with all four teams placing in their respective divisions.
• Industry interaction: The program emphasizes relationships among students, faculty and industry, with opportunities connected to local industries and professional societies as part of the program’s professional-development objectives.

Facilities: Oklahoma State University’s CET facilities and instructional resources support construction-focused teaching, equipment, practical coursework and student activities. 

The Construction Engineering Technology: Building, BSET prepares graduates for professional roles across construction through training in construction engineering design, estimating, planning, scheduling, project management, and technical communication. OSU specifically identifies career paths including superintendent, project manager, estimator, field engineer, project engineer, scheduler, and office engineer, while the program reports 100% job placement and requires two 400-hour industry internships before graduation.

Typical job roles: Project Manager, Estimator, Superintendent, Field Engineer.

Career development and employment support:

• OSU Career Services: The university’s HIRE system allows students to search for jobs, post resumes, and sign up for interviews, while employers can post positions, review resumes, contact students, and arrange interviews.
• CEAT Career Services: Students receive career-development support covering areas such as resume preparation and salary negotiation.
• Construction Career Fairs: CET students have access to the CEAT Career Fair, Construction Industry Week networking events, and Spring Construction Career Fair. OSU’s October 2026 Construction Industry Career Fair specifically connects Construction Engineering Technology students and alumni with employers seeking full-time employees, interns, and co-op students.
• Employment outcome: OSU currently advertises 100% job placement for Construction Engineering Technology graduates.
• Salary information: A program-specific graduate salary figure is not stated on the current official Oklahoma State Construction Engineering Technology pages, so no salary figure is provided here.
• Industry engagement: Students gain direct exposure to construction employers through the university’s dedicated construction career events, while OSU reports that the program has a history of placing students in both internships and permanent positions.
• Industry-connected learning: In 2026, OSU CET students participated in Associated Schools of Construction Region 5 competitions, where teams worked on simulated real-world construction challenges involving estimating, scheduling, cost control, risk analysis, and team leadership, with industry professionals serving as judges.
• Long-term accreditation value: The BSET in Construction Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET under its Construction Engineering Technology criteria. OSU’s 2025 accreditation record lists the program as fully accredited in 2025 for six years, through 2031, providing an established quality framework for the degree.
• Graduation outcomes: OSU’s program educational objectives expect graduates to apply engineering-technology skills to design, estimating, planning, scheduling and project management, lead and work effectively in teams, communicate professionally, and continue their career and professional development through industry and professional-society engagement.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the BSET, students can pursue graduate study at Oklahoma State in areas aligned with construction and engineering management. The MS in Civil Engineering includes a Construction Engineering and Management specialization and requires at least 30 credit hours for the thesis option or 32 for the non-thesis option; OSU also offers an MS in Engineering and Technology Management, for which applicants with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology and a 3.0 GPA can qualify under the standard admission requirement.