Building Tehcniques

Features and Objectives
This degree program provides practical, professional knowledge enabling graduates to actively work in topographic surveying and mapping, supporting design activities, land appraisal, cadastre, technical consultancy (both private and official), and management and coordination of construction companies and sites. The training strongly emphasizes hands-on experience through dedicated lab and field activities. From the first year, basic subjects are complemented by specialized courses in construction, culminating in a mandatory external internship during the third year.

Career Opportunities
Graduates in Construction Techniques, subject to any professional registration requirements, can find employment in construction companies, professional studios, engineering service firms, the construction production industry, and public or private land management and development. They may also work as consultants, experts, and certifiers.

From Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree
The program is designed primarily as a three-year professional bachelor’s degree aimed at preparing graduates for immediate entry into the workforce. This program differs significantly from traditional bachelor’s degrees, which mainly prepare students for subsequent master’s degrees. Enrollment in a master’s degree is not a natural progression for graduates of professionally oriented programs, as established by Article 4, paragraph 2 of Ministerial Decree 446 dated August 12, 2020.

Building Technician:

A graduate in Building Techniques can work as a freelancer or as an employee in public and private organizations or companies in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Their tasks include surveying and documenting properties, handling cadastral procedures, estimating and appraising works and structures, organizing and coordinating construction works, and providing technical support to companies, professionals, and in legal matters. They collaborate with engineers, architects, notaries, accountants, and surveyors.

Skills:
They are able to identify and solve technical problems related to construction, property valuation, and topography, which are the core areas of their professional profile.

Job Opportunities:
They can practice independently or be employed by public and private entities, professional studios, and construction companies. They may also work in companies specializing in safety, fire prevention, and certification. Pursuing a master’s degree is not a typical path for graduates in Building Techniques.

For more information, please refer to the original page in Italian.

This degree program aims to train skilled technicians ready to work in the construction sector—whether within companies, engineering firms, public administrations, or as independent professionals. The curriculum covers essential skills like technical drawing (CAD), building planning and management using digital tools (BIM), workplace organization and safety, surveying and topography, energy sustainability, administrative law, property valuation, cadastral and building permit procedures, environmental regulations, and construction site management.

The three-year course, worth 180 credits, starts with foundational subjects such as math, physics, and IT, alongside practical construction-related topics. The second year expands into property appraisal, legal basics, technical physics, architecture, integrated building design, and geographic information systems (GIS) for urban planning. The final year focuses mainly on mandatory internships (48 credits) and the final project, providing hands-on experience and preparing graduates for immediate entry into the job market.

For more information, please refer to the original page in Italian.

Admission Requirements

To enroll in the degree program, applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad and recognized as valid. Admission is subject to passing a selection test, which will produce a ranked list used to admit candidates until all available spots are filled. This test is designed to verify that candidates have the necessary initial preparation.

The Study Program Regulations specify the details of the selection test, including its format, passing criteria, the maximum number of available places, and any additional preparatory requirements (OFA) that must be completed during the first year if a candidate’s initial preparation is deemed insufficient.

Admission Procedure

Students are admitted to the degree program only after passing a selection test, which generates a ranking list. Candidates are admitted in order according to this ranking until all available places are taken. The purpose of the test is to assess whether the candidate has an adequate level of initial knowledge.

For the academic year 2021-2022, the admission test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions, each with five answer options, only one of which is correct. The questions cover general culture, logical reasoning, building construction, property valuation, topography, and law.

The test includes:

• 4 questions on general culture,
• 6 on logical reasoning,
• 6 on building construction,
• 4 on property valuation and appraisals,
• 8 on topography,
• 2 on law.

Scoring is out of a maximum of 45 points, with the following rules:
+1.5 points for each correct answer,
-0.4 points for each incorrect answer,
0 points for unanswered questions.

Candidates must score at least 9 points (one-fifth of the maximum score) to be eligible for admission.

Students may be admitted even if their score is below the minimum threshold, as long as there are enough available spots. However, in this case, they will be assigned Additional Educational Obligations (OFA). Specific support activities will be provided either at the start or during the course to help students improve and consolidate the recommended knowledge. These interventions are decided by the Study Program Committee.

To fulfill the OFA, students must pass the first-year Mathematics exam and cannot take any other exams before completing the OFA requirements.
 

Orientation for Incoming Students

The degree program actively participates in orientation initiatives for prospective students, organized both at the University level and within individual engineering macro-areas. Full details are available in the dedicated section of the University website, where students can also find information about specific activities offered by each macro-area. These initiatives are coordinated by a working group consisting of the Rector’s Delegate for Orientation, departmental delegates, and staff from the University Orientation Office (U.O.C. Orientation). The design and delivery of these activities are certified to UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Students can find up-to-date information on regular activities and upcoming events on the Orientation page.
 

Ongoing Support During the Program

Tutoring services are provided at the University level as part of an annual plan developed by the University Tutoring Committee and approved by the Academic Senate. The Tutoring Service supports students in progressing with their studies and helps identify and resolve issues that could affect student retention. The service is certified to UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 standards and is managed by a dedicated unit within the University’s student support services.
 

Tutoring

Final Examination Overview

The final exam for the professional degree includes a Practical Assessment Test (PPV) that precedes the final oral exam.
The PPV assesses the professional skills acquired during the practical internships and aims to verify the candidate’s suitability for practicing as a graduate surveyor.
The test is evaluated by a commission of at least four members.
Half of the commission members are university professors, including one who acts as Chair, appointed by the university. The other half are experienced professionals appointed by the relevant professional Order in accordance with the law.
The PPV consists of an examination of professional knowledge and the solution of one or more practical problems related to those encountered during the internships.
Students pass the PPV by obtaining a suitability judgment, which does not affect the final degree grade, and then proceed to the second part of the final exam.
The final exam includes preparing and presenting a brief written report, aimed at assessing the candidate’s maturity and ability to identify and tackle practical issues relevant to the field, applying the knowledge and skills acquired during the course of study.

Final Examination Procedures

The final exam is preceded by the Practical Assessment Test (PPV), which verifies the professional competencies gained through the practical internships and ensures the candidate’s fitness for the profession of graduate surveyor.
The final exam consists of the preparation and presentation of a short written paper designed to evaluate the candidate’s maturity in addressing concrete issues within the subject area, applying the skills and knowledge acquired during the studies.
Admission to the final exam requires the completion of all required credits as established by the curriculum, excluding those obtained through the exam itself. Only students who have certified compliance with the teaching evaluation procedures will be eligible to take the final exam.
Graduation sessions are held according to an annually approved schedule.
The results of the final exam are evaluated by a dedicated commission.
Procedures for submitting the graduation application, exam conduct, and evaluation criteria are governed by specific Final Exam Regulations.