BTS MEC – Economic Management of the Construction Industry

The Advanced Technician in Construction Economic Management is a professional involved in all stages of a construction operation: from the expression of the need to build expressed by the customer to the handover of the keys to the building on acceptance.

The aims of the course are:

• to provide expertise in project-related prescriptions and economics,
• to ensure that the ambitions of the works programme are in line with the projected and imposed budget,
• to be able to advise on the technical choices that will enable all current regulations to be complied with,
• to be able to analyse quotes from companies and advise the project owner on the choice of companies
• to carry out financial monitoring of the works
  

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The course is organised into several skill modules, allowing for step-by-step progression. It alternates between theoretical input, practical application and assessment sessions in order to promote practical and progressive learning.

Vocational modules

BC01 – Analysing the project and its context

• Sort and prioritise documents
• Identify missing elements
• Identify the phases of a project
• Identify the stakeholders and their roles
• Monitor the progress of a project
• Make use of written and graphical documents
• Check the consistency of data
• Identify expected performance levels
• Analyse health and safety risks

BC02 - Carry out a quantitative study

• Survey and describe a structure
• Illustrate and format a site survey
• Break down a structure
• Enhance and modify a digital BIM model
• Extract and analyse BIM data
• Apply regulations to a BIM model
• Programme intervention tools on a BIM model
• Prepare and carry out quantity surveys for structures
• Produce deliverables
• Carry out a carbon assessment for a project

BC03 - Carry out descriptive and cost analyses

• Participate in collaborative work
• Define the works
• Estimate the cost of the works
• Determine the production cost of works
• Incorporate the economic aspect of risk prevention
• Finalise a commercial proposal
• Draw up and manage a schedule

BC04 - Analyse and monitor financial aspects

• Analyse and evaluate tenders
• Monitor the financial aspects of a project

BC05 - Carry out technical monitoring, communication and collaboration

• Provide technical monitoring of a project
• Communicate (sending, receiving, interacting)

General subjects:

General knowledge and expression – English – Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Throughout the course, learners receive personalised support with regular monitoring by the teaching team and progress reviews to tailor learning to each individual’s needs.

The work placement also enables students to develop professional skills in a real-world setting.

Skills are assessed progressively through role-plays, practical exercises, professional projects and assessments carried out throughout the course.

Our teaching methodology prioritises a practical, career-focused approach: case studies, role-plays, simulated scenarios and collaborative activities enable learners to learn in conditions that closely resemble the real-world workplace.

• Diploma from the Ministry of Higher Education and Research Level 5

Further information on this qualification (RNCP41826, exact title of the qualification, name of the awarding body, date of registration of the qualification) by clicking here.

Maximum total duration of 1,350 hours
The duration of the course is indicative and will be determined according to your profile.

• All audiences

The BTS in Construction Economics Management is open to all holders of a baccalaureate: vocational baccalaureate in the field (mainly building design technician) and STI2D (architecture and construction option in particular), general baccalaureate, etc. Other profiles please contact us for tests and/or interview.

15 people

Teaching method

• Fully classroom-based training

Teaching methods

• Group lessons

Equipment

• Equipped technical platforms
• Room equipped with networked computer workstations
• Unmarked room with video projector

Monitoring and individualisation

Positioning upstream of entry to training.

For beneficiaries with disabilities: possible adaptation of training and certification arrangements, support by the CFA de l'Académie de Nice disability referent.

Equivalences and gateways: to be studied on a case-by-case basis depending on the candidate's background.

Education Nationale certified teachers, Bac +3 trainers with significant experience in adult education, professional lecturers.

Assessments are organised throughout the course and at the end of the programme, in accordance with the qualification framework. Assessment tests may take the form of in-course assessments (CCF) and/or final examinations.

Support with exam preparation is provided throughout the course to help candidates succeed.

If a candidate fails to obtain the qualification, they retain the credits for the modules they have passed and may retake the remaining examinations at a later date. The modules passed remain valid for 5 years.

This qualification is awarded following validation by the academic examination board.

Total price including VAT: €16,000.00
. This price is indicative and non-contractual. Depending on your status, this training course may be fully financed. Contact us.

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In apprenticeship: Training is available up to 3 months after the start of the course, subject to validation of your application, the assignments given in the host organisation (diploma compliance) and available places

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The BTS is designed to enable direct entry into the world of work. Holders of this BTS qualification can pursue careers as:

- construction economist;
- cost estimator;
- project manager;
- site manager;
- BIM coordinator;
- project manager. 

Working in various types of organisations:

- in a construction economist’s practice, where they act as a key partner to the architect, collaborating with technical design offices and contractors involved in the project;
- in a construction company, within the design department or overseeing works;
- in an engineering consultancy, an architectural practice, etc.;
- on the client side (property developer, local authority, social housing provider, etc.). 

However, further study is an option, leading to a vocational bachelor’s degree or entry into an engineering school specialising in this field.

Access for people with disabilities

Accessible to people with disabilities
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Pass rate for 2025: 92.9% out of 14 candidates who sat the exam

Satisfaction rate: 100%

Rate of progression to further study: 75%

Overall employment rate: 25%

Employment rate in the targeted profession: 50%

Dropout rate during training: 17.65%

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