Our history of outstanding graduate employment is reinforced each year by a growing network of alumni making their mark on the built environment, both in the UK and around the globe.
Led by a diverse academic group embedded in industry through practice, consultancy and research, our professionally accredited courses have a strong industry and research-informed focus, linked with employability and collaborative working practices.
Our department’s international perspective helps in strengthening our reputation in the construction industry worldwide, and influences numerous construction and research projects. Our strong industry links, high-profile partnerships and broad range of expertise enable us to develop and support our students at every level, through undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research, distance learning, continuing professional development (CPD) and degree apprenticeship study routes.
Our courses
Our courses will help you develop an applied knowledge of what it takes to be a successful construction manager, commercial manager and quantity surveyor in practice.
Our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, MSc Quantity Surveying, MSc Construction Management, MSc Project Management (Construction) and Online MSc Construction Project Management courses are all accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
All of our campus-based undergraduate and postgraduate courses are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Our MSc Construction Management and MSc Project Management (Construction) courses are accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
Degree Apprenticeships
Developed with employers and professional bodies, our apprenticeships are an affordable way to develop your workforce, fill skills gaps and remain competitive.
Latest news
New app launched to provide ‘on the go’ training for construction industry
Wed 08 Feb 2023
New app launched to provide ‘on the go’ training for construction industry
Tue 07 Feb 2023
Product Design students celebrate success at the WPO WorldStar Global Packaging Awards
Mon 23 Jan 2023
Industry Placement Awards celebrate incredible achievements of NTU students and placement providers
Thu 19 Jan 2023
Study shows how waste can be used to insulate homes in hot regions
Thu 05 Jan 2023
NTU student and staff research helps develop a unique ‘skateboard-friendly’ public space in central Nottingham
Tue 20 Dec 2022
Online MSc Construction Project Management
Find out more about our 100% online degree accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Tailor your study to fit around your lifestyle and career. Entry points in January, May and September.
Our Research Groups and Centres
Smart Heat Networks
NTU's Smart Heat Network (SHN) has been set up to respond to the challenges of this transformation. UK experience in heat networks is concentrated in a handful of cities such as Nottingham and Sheffield.
Lean Project Management
The group focuses on step change improvement in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of the built environment by adapting Lean Production philosophies and technologies. Research is undertaken within the procurement and delivery of projects, programmes and portfolios of work specialising in the identification, development and utilisation of the very best of human creativity within effective and efficient collaborative systems.
iSBET (Innovative and Sustainable Built Environment Technologies)
An internationally leading multidisciplinary engineering research group that helps to advance knowledge in the field of innovative and sustainable built environment technologies and management. Our work supports the economic competitiveness and improves quality of life with in the research areas of Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Green Buildings and Innovation in Design and Management.