About the Program
Not all construction work is new construction. As buildings age, as new products and techniques are adopted, and as disasters occur, a specific set of skills is needed for safely taking down structures or building them back up.
When you major in demolition and restoration management in the built environment at Purdue University, you will study the unique features of this sector of the construction industry. The School of Construction Management Technology has been a leader in this field for several years.
You will examine the common lifecycles of structures and learn new skills that will be critical after natural or man-made disasters. You will gain a broad exposure to building construction management topics while focusing on these highly specialized areas. Your courses will expose you to project management skills, and your capstone course will allow you to apply your new skills to a well-integrated demolition and disaster restoration project management process and solution. The plan of study includes technical and managerial concepts for reconstruction interwoven throughout the coursework.
Meet our faculty, most of whom have industry experience.
Special Features
- Combine the growing demand for graduates with this knowledge with a major that few universities offer
- Network with leading demolition and restoration organizations
- Take advantage of project-based learning in updated labs and with some of the newest technology in the industry, such as 3D laser scanners and robotic total stations
- Gain valuable experience as you complete 800 hours of on-site construction work as part of your graduation requirements
- Utilize the Polytechnic learning environment to become a career-ready graduate
Summary of Program Requirements
The Summary of Program Requirements for Demolition & Restoration Management in the Built Environment is a comprehensive list of those categories which a student must fulfill in order to earn their degree. Unlike the full Program Requirements listed below, complete lists of selectives for any given category are not shown. These summaries are intended to be printer-friendly and less expansive in detail.
Detailed Program Requirements
Please see below for detailed program requirements and possible selective fulfillments.
TBCM-BS-DRMBE
120 Credits
“C‐” or better required in all major courses and all courses that are a prerequisite to a BCM course
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