Become a future-ready techno-manager that is fully equipped to see projects grow from beginning to end. Earn skills and knowledge to forecast a better association between builders, designers, and clients throughout the construction lifecycle process. Receive cutting edge training in the dynamic fields of Construction Engineering, Technology, and Management.
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Our programs
The School of Construction and technology offers four meticulously designed programs in the field of construction technology and management.
PGD in Quantity Surveying and Contract Management
Design a career in managing and controlling different aspects of construction as well as contract management.
MBA in Advanced Construction Management
Become a distinguished built environment professional from the flagship of construction management.
At SoCT, we train our students to discover novel techniques and approaches in the context of today's constantly changing world of construction.
About the dean
Prof. (Dr.) R. Sathish Kumar
Prof. (Dr.) R. Sathish Kumar, currently serving as Professor and Dean Academics at NICMAR University of Construction Studies (NUCS), Hyderabad- Telangana has over 34 years of experience in academics as well as in construction industry. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala, Masters in Civil Engineering from IIT Madras and Ph D in Civil Engineering from JNTU Hyderabad, India. He has been involved in research projects sponsored by DST, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. He also worked in the construction industry specialized in the construction of rigs in Oil and Gas Industry. He has been a part of lot of consultancy works in the area of quality testing of construction materials, high performance concrete, high strength concrete, self-compacting concrete etc. He is also involved in Geo technical investigations of highways and runways and was a member of third-party investigation team for the quality management of pavements in Karnataka, India. He is the recipient of Teaching Excellence awards from NICMAR for the year 2013, 2017 and 2019 and Research Excellence award for the year 2019.
Prof. (Dr.) R. Sathish Kumar
Dean, School of Construction and Technology
Dean, School of Construction and Technology
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Our Faculty
Dr. Venkatesan Renganaidu
Interim Dean (IQAC) & Interim Dean (Student Welfare)
Interim Dean (IQAC) & Interim Dean (Student Welfare)
Having a Ph.D. from IIT-Madras, an M.B.A, and a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering.
Worked with the CPWD in numerous capacities, and headed the Management...
Having a Ph.D. from IIT-Madras, an M.B.A, and a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering.
Worked with the CPWD in numerous capacities, and headed the Management Development
of CCCL, Chennai. Also served as a Director in EPMCR, an incubated company of
IIT-Madras. After fruitful service of 34 years in the industry, moved into the
NICMAR as a Professor to contribute industry learnings to enrich the student
community as well as work in further research pursuits. Also working as a Director
of IQAC, Chairman of the Building Committee, and Anti-Ragging committee at NICMAR
Hyderabad.
Recipient of the 2018 Research Excellence Award from the National Institute of
Construction Management and Research. Panel reviewer for two international journals.
Published 11 International peer-reviewed journal papers and presented 14
International Conference papers. Guided one research scholar and doctoral committee
member for multiple research scholars.
With a combined experience of 40+ years, both in industry and academia,
multi-disciplinary expertise ranges in the areas of Administration, Tendering,
Contracting, Planning, Procurement, Project Execution, Design, Maintenance,
Valuation, Lean construction, Value engineering and Organizational Behaviour.
Dr. Arun Chandramohan
Interim Dean (Research and Development) & Interim Dean (SoPM)
Interim Dean (Research and Development) & Interim Dean (SoPM)
Dr. Arun Chandramohan, Dean (Research and PhD Programmes) has more than 22 years of
experience in various prestigious Institutes and Universities...
Dr. Arun Chandramohan, Dean (Research and PhD Programmes) has more than 22 years of
experience in various prestigious Institutes and Universities in India. He pursued
B.Tech in Civil Engineering from Regional Engineering College Calicut (Now NITC) in
1999. He earned his Master of Engineering in Construction Engineering and Management
in 2001 and in 2004, he obtained his PhD in Construction Management from the College
of Engineering Guindy in Chennai.
Dr. Arun had completed a number of sponsored research projects and supervised PhD
students in numerous prestigious institutions in India. He has numerous publications
in various reputed refereed journals and conferences. He is a member of numerous
technical committees and reviewer for a number of prestigious international
journals.
His major research interests include Construction Scheduling and Delays,
Construction Productivity, Lean Construction, Sustainable Construction Materials,
etc.
He is also officiating the position of Dean of School of Business Management, and
School of Planning and Architecture.
Dr. B. Ravinder
Interim Head - PGD QSCM
Interim Head - PGD QSCM
Dr. B. Ravinder, Programme Director – QSCM, having an experience of 30 years, it
covers construction project execution, as well as teaching experience...
Dr. B. Ravinder, Programme Director – QSCM, having an experience of 30 years, it
covers construction project execution, as well as teaching experience at various
levels of education across the countries.
Areas of subject interest include Quantity take-off, Cost built-up, Engineering
specification, Contracts and contract administration/management, and Valuation of
real properties.
Currently discharging duties as Head – Maintenance and Refurbishment in addition to
Programme Director for PGPQSCM. Since 2007, he has been serving the QSCM programme.
He is also a resource faculty for MDP/CBPs.
Dr. M. Raja Sekhar
Interim Head - Student Activities
Interim Head - Student Activities
Dr. Raja Sekhar Mamillapalli has been associated with NICMAR, Hyderabad since 2013
and is currently working as an Assistant Professor...
Dr. Raja Sekhar Mamillapalli has been associated with NICMAR, Hyderabad since 2013
and is currently working as an Assistant Professor. He acquired his BE (Civil
Engineering) from Anna University, Chennai, and completed his M.Tech in Structural
Engineering from NIT Rourkela after clearing GATE.
With a passion for teaching and research, he has worked with reputed institutions
like UPES, SPSU, Bharath University, and B S Abdur Rahman University. He is pursuing
a Ph.D. in Construction Management from KIIT, Bhubaneswar, focusing on Lean
Implementation in small real estate projects.
Dr. Raja Sekhar also holds an MBA in HR Management (Pondicherry University), PG
Diplomas in Aviation Law & Air Transport Management and Alternate Dispute Resolution
(NALSAR, Hyderabad), and completed the FDPM from IIM Ahmedabad.
With 15+ years of experience and over 60 research articles, his areas of expertise
include Entrepreneurship, Lean Construction, Green Buildings, Project Management,
Contract Management, and ADR. He has also offered consultancy services to the real
estate industry.
Dr. K. Ravindranadh Chowdary
Interim Coordinator – IQAC
Interim Coordinator – IQAC
Dr. Ravindranadh Chowdary is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP),
with degrees from JNTU Hyderabad and IIT Madras...
Dr. Ravindranadh Chowdary is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He
holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from JNTU Hyderabad and a Master's in
Construction Technology and Management from IIT Madras. He is currently pursuing his
Ph.D. from IIT Delhi.
His research and teaching interests lie in Project Management with a focus on
Project Planning, Estimation and Quantity Surveying, Tendering and Contracts,
Construction and Demolition Waste Management, and project management tools like MSP
and Primavera P6.
Prof. Ravindranadh has over 8 years of industry experience with M/s. L&T
Construction in various roles including Tendering and Contracts, QA/QC, Planning,
and Site Execution.
Prof. Prasanth Kumar Sreram
Prof. Prashanth Kumar Sreram is a PMP certified faculty with rich industry
experience...
Prof. Prashanth Kumar Sreram is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
from the Project Management Institute, US since 2017. He completed his B.E. (Hons.)
in Civil Engineering from BITS-Pilani, Pilani Campus in 2005. Sponsored by L&T’s
Build India Scholarship, he pursued M.Tech in Construction Technology and Management
from IIT Madras, graduating in 2007.
He served in L&T Construction for 11 years across various departments including
contracts & claims management, site planning, and project controls. He contributed
to two major infrastructure projects — Delhi Airport and Hyderabad Metro — under the
Building & Factories IC.
At NICMAR, he teaches courses on Procurement & Tendering, Contract Management, and
Project Management Fundamentals. His current research focuses on construction
project waste management and developing case studies in project management.
Dr. Mahesh Balasubramani
Interim Head - MBA ACM
Interim Head - MBA ACM
Dr. Mahesh is a university rank holder and an expert in megaproject and digital
construction management...
Dr. Mahesh is a university rank holder in Bachelor of Engineering from Anna
University. He pursued his Master's in Construction Technology and Management from
IIT Madras and later worked with L&T Construction. Following his industrial
experience, he pursued a full-time Ph.D. in Construction Management at IIT Madras.
After obtaining his doctoral degree, Dr. Mahesh joined the National Institute of
Construction Management & Research (NICMAR) as a faculty member. His academic and
research interests include Project Organizing, Megaproject Management, Digital
Construction Management, Circular Construction, and Infrastructure Performance
Improvement.
Dr. Onkar K Chothe
Interim Chief Warden
Interim Chief Warden
Dr. Onkar has over nine years of teaching experience in Construction Management
and has been with NICMAR Hyderabad since August 2020...
Dr. Onkar has over nine years of teaching experience in Construction Management
and has been with NICMAR Hyderabad since August 2020.
He has authored 20 research papers, contributed two book chapters, attended nine
Faculty Development Programs, and completed two training programs. He is a member of
HDUG Nashik.
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