I have 30 years of experience in the construction business and I started the program to be a better construction professional. I soon noticed that I was referencing information that I learned through the courses that I was taking in daily work meetings and while making presentations. The knowledge that I gained is a tribute to the CECM professors.

The graduate school experience taught me time management, organizational skills, how to juggle priorities and to invest in myself.

Thanks to this amazing program, I was just promoted to Civil Engineer I status by the county where I work. One of the best parts of the program are the friends that I have made from the very first group project. We communicate (network) multiple times per day, on weekends and even between terms.

While at UAB, I increased my construction knowledge and gained great confidence. I moved from the gas and oil industry to healthcare construction, and changed roles from a project engineer to a senior project manager in just two years.

The curriculum aligned perfectly with the challenges that I was facing at work. The skills learned through the program allowed me to better resolve those challenges, to be more competitive and to increase my work opportunities and responsibilities. I have literally used every skill set learned from my classes. It just confirms that I made the right choice when joining the CEM Program.

The CEM course work was valuable and immediately useful. During my time in the program I have obtained my general contractors license, I have received two promotions and my salary has almost doubled. I know that the knowledge and lessons gained in the program will make me a more confident and successful person for the rest of my life.

I am glad that I chose the UAB CEM program because of the great education, the people that I have met and for the opportunities that will open up for my family’s construction business.

The CEM program offers incredible an immeasurable value. It is not an accident that I am seeing such positive results and opportunities in my career.

I have currently received three promotions since starting the program and hope to inspire other girls to pursue their dream in engineering.

Joining the program and attending Boot Camp was kind of scary because I did not know how it would turnout, but I can say that it went very well. I am now overseeing multimillion dollar projects, training others and expanding my project management career.

This program helped me understand where the construction industry is going and the value of knowledge. The construction industry is forever changing and we as project managers have to stay ahead of the curve and current with the latest technology and software. I received all of this at UAB.

Since I started this program I have earned my PMP and LEED AP certifications. The courses offered in the CEM program makes acquiring these certifications such a breeze. This program has certainly expedited my construction career.

The CEM experience has helped me grow as an individual, but it has also influenced my career. About a year after I started this program I was offered two separate promotions, one with my current employer and one from a different company. I decided to stay in my current position but received large merit raise, which is unheard of in my construction field.

This program has really shown me how to communicate virtually. Attending live online classes, working on online group projects, having Skype conversations and sharing files across the country. This technology has really helped me to communicate better at my job.

One of the biggest consideration that I had before joining the CEM program was the time and money. I can assure you, for me, this is money and time well spent, and the knowledge gained will continue to pay dividends for the rest of my life.

Who knew a person from a village in India, who has not studied the English language, would come to the USA and work for a multi-national company. I am very grateful for the knowledge gained from the wonderful UAB CEM program.

The classes have been so beneficial to me and I have really enjoyed the program. I have learned so much, met wonderful people and I have enjoyed being part of the UAB family.

The information presented through the curriculum is not only educational, but it is very applicable to the daily duties as a project manager.

Because of my construction experience and this CEM program, I feel that it has given me power (knowledge) and that I can handle whatever my boss throws at me.

My hard work in the CECM program has paid off, because I recently received a promotion where I am the youngest chief of construction for a large government agency in the nation. What takes most people 15-years to achieve, I did in about 8-years. One of the biggest things listed on my resume was this CECM master’s degree program. It has been a complete blessing.

This CEM program has been wonderful. I have never done an online program before, but I actually prefer it to a traditional course because you can re-watch the professor’s class lectures as necessary. I recently landed a project management job with a large commercial construction company, and this would not have been possible without having the CEM degree on my resume.

This program has taught me how to move forward and succeed no matter what adversity that I might face.

Thanks for creating such a challenging and useful program.

It has always been a dream of mine to own my own business. Because of this program and having the knowledge and resources from the courses, I feel ready to become an entrepreneur.

In the job market, I needed something to make my resume rise to the top and to boost my career. This program has allowed me to work on large commercial projects as a field superintendent.

I really enjoyed the program. The faculty is just superb and always available for questions and emails. While all of the courses were very good, I really found the group projects to be very helpful. Even though we were in each other presences only once at Boot Camp, the group projects really created a sense of community and network. The relationship and bonding with classmates was great.

This CEM program has been a great benefit to me and will allow me to establish a great construction career.

The program exposed me to a lot of new techniques, software programs and tools to be successful in business and in life.

Because of this program, I have gained valuable knowledge, built relationships, turned my weaknesses into strengths, learned to make better decisions, and to grow as a (construction) professional.

I looked at other colleges, but I was sold on UAB after the interview process. Thank you for building such a great program. It met my expectation and I will promote the program every chance I get.

This program taught me time management, critical thinking and gave me a different perspective when looking at construction projects. I received book knowledge, could understand it, and apply it at my job. I highly recommend this program for all general contractors.

The leadership, technology and management skills learned are used all of the time. The program was well worth the effort.

All of the courses in the CECM program have real world relevance.

The courses have helped me develop skills to understand the construction industry at a higher level. I am extremely grateful to the incredible instructors and for the program, which will help me for the rest of my life.

The course gave me the construction knowledge, skills and confidence when speaking in construction meetings.

My studies at UAB have given me a better understanding of construction, increased my confidence, and helped me improve in my career. The CEM program was an important and rewarding experience.

It has been a challenge and a blessing to go through this (CECM) program. The classes were thought provoking, resulting in growth of my knowledge, skills, abilities and confidence. The CEM staff and students have been a blessing to me making me feel like I was not alone, but part of a family who is going through this journey together.

This program has provided us the confidence to discuss construction issues with anyone and in any setting. It has also empowered us to think for ourselves and make better decisions.

I am now an assistant division manager for a Montgomery, Alabama contractor. The CEM program has helped me advance in life, become a better person ethically and a better management professional.

To the entire staff and instructors, you have put together an outstanding program that really translates to the reality of the real world. The information and tools that we received can be put to use today and that is so valuable.

The UAB program had the curriculum that was both interesting and useful to my work and what I wanted to learn more about. The classes allowed me to speak with more knowledge with my peers and taught me important time management skills. Due to the program I just received a promotion from project engineer to program manager.

As a construction professional, I will soar high, challenge myself, never quit pursuing, and always trust the fundamental tools and techniques learned in this program.

I like this program as everything related back to my construction job. I was able to apply a lot of the things from this program to my actual work. Personal growth is the best part of the program; to challenge yourself and to see the bigger picture is what is important. Completing this program has been a great accomplishment.

Because of this program I am better skilled to evaluate situations, I can apply what I have learned, I can improve my value in the world and make a difference.

I shopped around a lot looking for the right program and I always looked at the course descriptions. When I looked at the UAB website, it was like a checklist of what every hiring manager or project manager that I talked to was looking for. I knew that this was going to be a great opportunity for me. Everything that I learned from this program I am applying in my job right now.

Thanks to everyone for helping me expand my knowledge through this program. I have been promoted twice since I began taking classes at UAB and I am looking for one more very soon as I graduate.

Thanks to this program and thanks to the professors, I have finally gotten the job that I wanted as a project manager with a large construction company. Also, because of the courses and what I learned, I recently even got a big promotion as a manager over the southeast region.

I have several friends that already graduated from the program and kept telling me if I wanted to advance my career I needed to do this. I saw the benefits of the program right from the beginning. Thanks to all of the professors for the knowledge that I have received while in the program; I will be sure to tell others.

I was not sure about an online program because I did not want it to be like an independent study course. I thought that this program may be similar to that, but I found out very quickly that just was not the case. We had an interactive live class online every week, talking to the professor and to my classmates. I now have an in-depth understanding of project management and what project managers are responsible for on a daily basis. The courses are set–up to match with real world settings. I know this program will continue to help me in my career.

The online experience (program) was really laid out well and I felt very involved with the classmates and the instructors. I have taken an online degree program before and this one was much better. I also enjoyed Boot Camp, coming to Birmingham, and meeting my classmates and the professors. The knowledge that I received has really helped me in construction. Also, because of this degree program, my company is letting me become more involved with our project management department. I enjoyed the whole experience.

I cannot say enough about how grateful I am for what I have learned through this program. I spent a lot of time looking at different schools and different programs trying to find one that match my job and my career and this one matched perfectly. Now that it is over and I am done, it was a perfect choice for me. Although it (the program) was not easy, it was worth it.

The flexibility of this program has helped me tremendously. Dr. H. did a great job of explaining the responsibilities and roles of a project manager, and what is expected from a project manager. He also taught us the individual strengths that you should possess to be a good project manager, and how to manage your time while leading multiple projects. The experience and knowledge (received) will never be forgotten.

I cannot thank Dr. H and Dianne enough for what you have done for me and allowing me to be part of this program. It is something that I will always speak highly or volumes about to anyone seeking this kind of interest. The online portion of the program was big for me; it allowed me to study on my own time after work and seeing my family, which would not have been possible otherwise.

One of the best classes in the program was the BIM (Building Information Modeling) course. Actually seeing it works was huge. It was a tough class, and I got extra help from a classmate and the professor, but this was one of the best things that I have learned, ever. This program has exposed me to a lot of new concepts, such as risk management techniques, business skills like being able to write a business plan, and how to manage a small business.

Utilizing the tools that you guys have given us over the past 20 months, it provides me the confidence to make intelligent decisions without second guessing myself.

After getting caught-up in the housing recession and having to close my business, I needed to reinvent myself. I applied and was accepted into the UAB CEM program. Taking all of these classes and using software like Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Revit, and Navisworks invigorated me to get back out there. Besides learning a lot, the program built my confidence and I really needed that.

Coming from Hawaii, our resources are bare and I have always wanted to pursue more sustainable green building practices. I really enjoyed the green building course and LEED construction. Our construction and demolition debris goes to the landfill. There is only so much land on our island, so I want to encourage a plan for more recycling. I hope to join a company to help build a better tomorrow.

I appreciate the diversity in the CEM program. Having the opportunity to work with so many different people, from different walks of life, and in different industries, is a big benefit to the program. I have learned a lot just sharing experiences with my classmates and working together on group projects. This program has definitely benefited me professionally from the start and I am confident that it will continue to grow my career.

Relationship wise, I got to meet a lot of great people through the CEM program, which made it easier because it was like having a good neighbor or a friend when doing the hard (group project) work that we do in this program.

As a project manager for a highway construction company, my project net margin for 2011 was 1.3%, which was the worst margin for all 18 managers in my company. Because of the studies and the courses we get in this program, my net margin for 2015 was 12.3%. Now, the other project managers are asking what my secret is, and I tell them the knowledge, tools, techniques, and studies from the UAB CEM program.

Because of the CEM program, I received a really big raise because the company that I worked for could really see the value in me, but it also speaks to the value in the way that I am investing in myself.

Dianne, I just wanted to express my gratitude for all you have done for me over the last 18 months in the program. You have always been so kind and helpful with any and all issues. It has been a pleasure to have been a part of this program and I am so proud to be a UAB alumni and even more so a CEM graduate. Thank you for giving me this opportunity and allowing me the chance to learn and grow in my career. I will be forever grateful to you and Dr. H.

This program has definitely helped me grow as a person and as a professional. Almost everything that I do day-to-day at work has been brought up in one of the classes. I am bringing construction services in-house for my company, so we will now manufacture and also construct our greenhouse structures. It just shows that the value of this program is tremendous and applies very well to the real world. UAB has been a very good experience for me.

I really appreciate Dianne, Dr. H., Fran and all of the professors, and the assistance that they provided when I was struggling. I have taken away more than just the skills and knowledge of the program; I have grown as a person, learned to overcome challenges and to persevere.

I have great respect for you Dianne and the entire faculty. The program allows specialized education from far distances and you guys have created an impressive and interactive program that I would not have been able to do in a face to face classroom format. Because of this program, I have come away with great knowledge that I will discover through my future professional growth and development.

This program has pushed me to new levels that I thought I could never reach. I want to thank the courteous professors and staff that have made this feel more like a family rather than a student teacher relationship, which has made this experience even better. You (CEM staff) make the program a success by your countless efforts in making sure that we as students are successful.

I enjoyed the courses and the bond made with several of my teammates. I really enjoyed the construction law class and the interactive group approach taken during the mock mediation and arbitration. All in all, I have no doubt in my mind that this program will help me in my future endeavors.

Having an engineering bachelor’s degree, I was feeling that I was lacking certain management skills. I cannot tell you how awesome this was from the beginning, and after completing the first four courses I realized that this was probably one of the best decisions that I have made in my life. Being an international student I have gone to so many schools, five different institutions, but I will say that UAB is the best of all.

Through the help of all of my professors and departmental staff, I have learned tremendously and it is easy to perceive that you all LOVE what you do at UAB. Thanks a million!

I started pursuing the construction engineering management program to help me prepare for the construction engineering portion of the engineering license examination. It was important that this program is tailored to working professionals. I am now armed with new construction management skills, a thirst for more knowledge and will continue my education past this degree.

When I asked my supervisor how this program changed me over the past 18 months, she said that I was a better communicator, an innovative thinker, my team leading skills had improved, that I was more efficient and could handle a larger work load, and that I was more confident when making decisions. I want to thank all of the instructors for making this journey possible.

As an architect, this program switched my mind-set and the way I think from the design side to the build side. I recently became employed thanks to taking these classes because I can now do everything that they need for me to do. I want to start my own design-build company and these courses have allowed me to look further into how to run that company and make it profitable.

As a technical architect with the Army Corp of Engineers, I have taken what I have learned from this program and directly applied it to what I do at work. I had performed some project management duties prior to the CEM experience. I recently made the permanent transition to project management, and now I am the sole manager for over 18 different construction and design projects.

I had no idea how my career was going to evolve because of this program. The biggest benefit was that I was promoted from the plant into a management position. All that I learned from this program I was able to apply in my day-to-day life. I do not think that I would be as good as I am today without this program.

This was a challenging and rewarding experience. I have gained a greater appreciation for the construction industry through this program. It has spiked my curiosity, and made me ask why and how on a job site instead of just taking things for granted. Ultimately, what makes this program great is the professors’ eagerness and availability to help students. I will be forever changed because of the program.

I never met and educator who has such a passion for teaching like Dr. Hitchcock. The way that he engages with students and translates the information so that it can be understood is amazing. Now I have knowledge that can change my world.

I have been fortunate to find a position that allows me to use and grow my knowledge that I received from this program. It has put me on the fast track to becoming a project manager.

I started a new job as an estimator. I am very excited for this opportunity and it is a direct result of my degree from UAB. Dianne, Dr. H and all of the faculty put on a great program and it has allowed me to successfully make the career change that I was hoping for when I started the program.

I wanted to update my skills and credentials so that I could better take care of my family. It has been a program that has met my needs on every level.

The program was challenging but rewarding. It taught how to manage time and was what I needed to not just change my career, but to start it. This experience has benefited my professional and personal life.

The skills that I have learned in this program will definitely help advance my career throughout the company. Thanks to UAB for this wonderful opportunity.

I loved being in the program at UAB. Although frustrating at times, I do not regret one bit the time and effort and expense to invested in myself. Every single day I use something that I learned from the program.

As a young project engineer, seeing the CEM classes tie in directly with what I was doing in the field and out on the project site has reaffirmed the decision I made 19-months ago when I joined this program.

The CEM program paid off dividends from the beginning to the end. After taking only a few classes it opened doors and got me interviews that would have never happened. It has been a good experience for me.

I have enjoyed my group parings with many of my classmates. I have learned a great deal that will aid my (construction) journey for years to come. I am confident that CEM may be my best career decision.

All of the UAB classes have been very rewarding for me and I have been elevated in my current work position.

This CEM program has really opened up doors for me. Five weeks into the first semester of the program I received a promotion with the county where I work. Since then I have received other promotions where I now manage employees, track equipment and must communicate with a large number of people. I want to thank everyone involved and say that I have enjoyed the ride.

I am very thankful for my classmates, and for the professors and their professionalism day in and day out. I have been in the military for so many years and the CEM program has certainly set me up for success.

I joined the CEM program to enhance my personal and professional development, and to assume a greater responsibility in my current field. I looked at similar programs from other colleges, but after doing a comparison I decided that the UAB program would better suite me.

After moving to a new state, I was out of work for about a year and could not land a job in construction. After listing the CEM Program on my resume, I interviewed for a Superintendent position, but was hired as a Project Manager. This program has been invaluable and I am seeing the benefits even before graduation.

This was a real investment (in myself). There is a great sense of reward to take something that I learned and use it each day. Because of what I have learned in this (CEM) program I had an opportunity to move into a new leadership position. Thank you to our instructors for their patience, their interest, and their desire to really help us grow; it has been fantastic.

The UAB (CEM) program has been a monumental life changing experience. The teachers have been amazing, the students in group projects are awesome, and I want to thank everyone.

After leaving the military I knew that a master’s degree would help advance my career even more. This (CEM) program, hands down, has been one of the best decisions that I have ever made as far as helping advance my civilian career. This program helped me learn construction, how to manage people, and how to keep my senior management clearly up to date about our project progress. This program has been absolutely phenomenal and has made me a better person, a better employee and a better asset.

As a mechanical engineer, I needed to learn more about the business and the contracting side. Because of this (CEM) program I have become more of an asset to my company and for other companies that I may work for in the future”. I now have a better career and a more successful life.

This experience has been incredibly challenging, but it has made me grow very mentally tough and strong. I have considered obtaining a master’s degree for a long time and joining the CEM program has been one of the best decisions of my adult life. I am very thankful.

Even with 10 years of construction experience, I could not climb the ladder fast enough with just a bachelor’s degree. Because of this (CEM) program and because of the knowledge that I have acquired from the courses, I have just accepted a position within my company as a project engineer.

After my first semester at UAB I was hired by a medium size general contractor to do construction field work. Since that time, I have gained a lot of field knowledge and soaked up a lot of class information. Once I graduate, I will be promoted as a project manager. I want to thank the CEM program for such a life changing experience and for opening so many new doors.

I came from Egypt to the U.S. to get out of the oil and gas industry and into general construction. Having no experience in this industry, I searched the internet for training. I joined the UAB (CEM) program because it was different from others and talked about project management, scheduling, estimating, BIM and managerial skills needed in the construction industry. After my second semester I received a job with a heavy civil contractor, and it has been awesome.

The biggest benefit from this CEM program are the (peer) relationships. I am so thankful that I developed those contacts at Boot Camp and continued them during the program. It is so wonderful to have a support system or someone to lean on when you do not understand something. So, thank you to all of my group mates!

If I could speak to anyone considering the CEM program, I would say that a rewarding adventure awaits you. It can be a humbling and challenging experience, but every step along the way will become well worth the journey. I recently found my dream job with a local general contractor and I found a new (alumni) family within the CEM program.

After building houses for several years, I recently applied for a position as an assistant project manager in the commercial construction industry. Without the challenges that the CEM program has given me, I do not feel that I would be prepared for this role. I feel that this degree helps jump start us late bloomers back to the front of the crowd. I would not trade this degree for the world, and it has given me the confidence to compete with the best of the best in the construction industry.

Because of the classes in the CEM program, I have gained a greater confidence in the work that I do every day. My supervisor would agree, because some of the younger folks in our company are starting the CEM program right now. The results coming out of the program speak for themselves and it is something that they believe in. My advancement in the company would not have been possible without this degree.

I really believe that the CEM program played a major part with me getting the company position that I have now. Even though I had only completed a few semesters of classes, pursuing a master’s degree made me stand out above the other candidates.”

The CEM program has made me more technologically agile, improved my confidence and presentation skills, and has given me important construction knowledge that will make my resume stand-out.

he CEM program has helped me get a new job, land a quick promotion, and to excel in my new job duties. It has given me the construction and management skills to handle almost anything that arises in the office or on a construction project.

As a young construction estimator, I wanted to gain a better technical background in construction. The CEM program has been amazing.

I have been in construction most of my life and can build almost anything, but the management skills in the CEM program have filled many missing gaps and given me more business confidence.

I landed my first job as an estimator/ project manager just by showing that I was enrolled in the CEM program on my resume. It immediately opened doors that were once closed and allowed me to advance in the construction industry.

As soon as I listed being enrolled in the CEM program on my resume, doors started swinging wide open and it was incredible to see. I have told many others about the program because everything that I have learned has been so relevant to my construction job.

This is the program that I was looking for because it gave me the opportunity to go to school and work at the same time, it allowed me to earn a real graduate degree, the courses were all related to the construction industry, and they are very relevant to my everyday work.

The CEM program has allowed me the opportunity to earn my CAPM certification and to begin pursuing the PMP certification. The knowledge gained will soon let me run my own construction projects as a Project Manager.

The CEM program was an investment in myself. My increased value and success in the construction industry is a testament to the people at UAB. It was all worthwhile and it pays off every single second of the day.