Welcome
Our programs prepare you to excel in industry or compete against other students at the best graduate schools in the country.
About
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction provides a well-rounded education, combining theoretical learning with practical laboratory experience. Our programs prepare you to excel in industry or compete against other students at the best graduate schools in the country.
Las Vegas is the perfect environment to study Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Our students and alumni are in high demand and are already working on major engineering and construction projects in Las Vegas and around the globe. Many hold management positions in local, regional, national, and even international organizations.
Alumni are currently working on projects involving:
- Construction of high-rise buildings
- Transportation infrastructure
- Water and wastewater infrastructure
- Environmental engineering
- Alternative energy sources
- Structural and building design
- Residential and commercial developments
- Geotechnical engineering
- Construction materials
What's Happening
UNLV professor leads the way for first-gen doctoral student Meena Ejjada to attend prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting.
Even after relocating to Phoenix, engineering alumna Lisa Freestone continues to prove a loyal, active, and generous Rebel.
The immersive experience for high-achieving students aimed at solving urban planning issues.
UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
In the News
- Sep. 14, 2022 | Las Vegas Review-Journal En Español
- Sep. 14, 2022 | Las Vegas Review Journal
- Mar. 30, 2022 | Las Vegas Sun
Accomplishments
- Jul. 29, 2022
- Jun. 14, 2022
Upcoming Events
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction is one of the departments in the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering.
