2006-08-22 10:08:35 · 4 answers · asked by A 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Civil Engineering is a wide ranging discipline that requires a 4 year degree, A Professional Engineer requires time on the job and additional testing. Only a Professional Engineer is licensed to sign off on design plans, For construction, a Professional Engineer would oversee all the design aspects of a job. Structural roads sewer water etc. The construction engineer is responsible for interpreting those plans and building to spec.
2006-08-22 13:05:27 · answer #1 · answered by Peter B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Civil Engineering deals with designing bridges, airports, buildings, and other structures. Construction engineering deals with how to build these things.
2006-08-22 17:25:40 · answer #2 · answered by sparrowhawk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Civil is the more encompassing term. It would include things like excavating, soils testing, grading, road building, coffer dams.
Construction engineering is more specialized. It refers to designing and erecting buildings, bridges, dams and other structures.
2006-08-22 17:13:14 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Civil is the design and construcion of roads, bridges, buildings, and structures, as well as closely associated specialties such as traffic control.
Construction engineering is more general, including planning, management, regulations, budgeting, as well as laws and contracting.
2006-08-22 17:49:05 · answer #4 · answered by clank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋