Blueprint to Build: Foundations of Construction Management | UCAS

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In this Subject Spotlight, Chris Velleca takes you behind the scenes of Construction Management—an essential but often overlooked part of the built environment. Across four episodes, you’ll explore what Construction Managers do, why their role is so vital, and how they keep complex projects running smoothly from start to finish. Chris unpacks the core skills and technologies they use, from effective communication and problem-solving to digital tools like BIM. You’ll dive into real-world case studies, discover how Construction Managers juggle safety, sustainability, and deadlines, and even take on a hands-on activity where you’ll plan around a major weather delay. Whether you’re considering a future in engineering or project management, or just love seeing big ideas come to life, this Spotlight gives you a first-hand look at what it takes to bring buildings off the page and into the real world.

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About New England Institute Of Technology

A leading institution since 1940, NEIT prioritizes hands-on learning in immersive simulation labs to prepare you for a sought-after career. NEIT offers 50+ majors in 12 areas of study such as Cybersecurity, Nursing and Health Sciences, Building Trades, Video Game Design, Business, and many more. We average a 12:1 student to faculty ratio and have a wealth of student support services included in tuition. Students can earn an accelerated associate degree in 18 months, and a bachelor’s degree in 3 years.

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Christopher Velleca

Christopher Velleca has been a faculty member at the New England Institute of Technology since 2003, teaching in the Architectural Building and Technology (ABT) and Humanities departments. He brings a strong blend of academic insight and real-world expertise to the classroom, drawing on over two decades of industry experience. Through this experience, he offers students a comprehensive perspective on the built environment. In addition to his academic teaching, Christopher is the Owner and Principal Architect of Federal Hill Group Architects in Providence, Rhode Island. His professional work spans architecture, construction, and development. He has worked as a construction and contracting consultant for more than 25 years and also owns Federal Hill Group Properties, a property development firm based in Providence.

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