Leadership of Multidisciplinary Programs and Systems

Abstract

Many changes need to occur for civil engineers to be prepared to function as master builders. Changes will be required in how engineering is organized and performed, in how engineers are educated, and in relationships with all other stakeholders in the process. A systems approach will need to be adopted when considering projects and processes. To function as a master builder, the future engineer will need to have an understanding of and some competence in the many aspects of the processes involved in bringing projects from an idea to a completed project. A