Construction engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering that solves society's problems by applying scientific and physical principles. Civil engineers typically hold four-year bachelor of science degrees with coursework in physics, mathematics, project management and design. After taking basic courses, students move onto specialize in one or more sub-disciplines at advanced levels. In addition to construction engineering, other sub-disciplines include land and construction surveying, materials science and earthquake engineering.

Civil construction is a segment of the broader construction industry focused on building core infrastructure like pipelines, telecommunications, sewers, water treatment systems, highways, roads, bridges, subway tunnels and light rail transit lines. Construction firms have higher business risk than other types of civil engineering firms

Civil engineering is a science discipline. Physics, Algebra, Chemistry and Trigonometry will be a part of the daily work of a civil engineer. Civil construction and engineering is all about problem solving. The engineer is given a problem and he with his knowledge is expected to present a solution. This problem can be related to construction projects that civil engineers have to handle on every day basis. There are Associate Degree, Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree available in Civil Engineering.

A civil engineer must be familiar with construction materials, and construction machinery. With this knowledge, he can meet safety, durability, reliability and cost requirements. He needs to have knowledge of a mechanical and structural engineer too. Civil engineers are the people who are responsible for managing the construction projects. They are responsible for making the design of the project they are assigned whether it is a transport project, a water or sewerage system project or more.