About us

The School of Construction Management and Engineering at the University of Reading is a world leader in teaching and research about the management, design and economics of engineered technologies, primarily in the construction field.

Our global reputation for innovation, focused on real-world problems facing the management of the built environment, attracts academics, students and industry professionals of the highest calibre. With strong links to industry, professional institutions and governments around the world, staff and students are able to develop and transfer knowledge beyond the boundaries of the academic environment.

Research

Construction Management and Engineering attained a top international rating of 5 in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise. CME focuses on a multi and interdisciplinary approach to research in areas such as sustainable urban environments, inclusive environments, sustainable technologies, construction management, infrastructure management and innovative procurement.

Teaching and learning

We offer a full range of programmes – undergraduate, postgraduate, executive education, specialist consultancy services and doctoral degrees. The Good University Guide in The Times lists Reading as a top university for degrees in building and surveying, and career prospects for our graduates are excellent.

Our school was rated as ‘Excellent’ in the most recent national Teaching Quality Assessments.

As the construction sector continues to boom, so do employment opportunities for CME graduates. Our graduates are valued highly by employers and often gain senior management positions in the world’s most prestigious companies. Successful students will enjoy and benefit from the personal networking opportunities that come as part of the school’s lively teaching and learning community.

Contact details

School of Construction Management and Engineering
Whiteknights
PO Box 219
Reading
RG6 6AW

Email: scme@reading.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 118 378 8200
Fax: +44 (0) 118 931 3856