PE Civil Construction Exam Prep Course
Prepare for the PE Civil: Construction exam with video lessons, worked problems, realistic practice, and weekly live support.
Course content built by Mahdi Bahrampouri, Ph.D. — Civil Engineer and Co-Founder of PEwise. Every video, problem, and explanation in this course was authored by Mahdi.
38 Modules
Why it works
Visual Learning
Short, focused video lessons across 566 published topics, designed to make complex concepts easier to understand.
Exam-Like Practice
Two active 80-question practice exams in a timed CBT-style interface, plus module quiz questions to practice as you learn.
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View course content(38 modules · 566 topics)
View course content(38 modules · 566 topics)
1
Welcome to PEwise Construction
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Engineering Economics & Cost Analysis
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Project Cost and Schedule Management
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Aggregates for Concrete
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Mineral Admixtures & Supplementary Cementitious Materials
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Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
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Designing and Proportioning Concrete Mixtures
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Material Quality Control and Production
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Earthwork Construction and Layout
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Construction Operations and Methods
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Formwork Systems & Design
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12
OSHA Scaffolding Safety (29 CFR 1926 Subpart L)
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OSHA Excavation Safety (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P)
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Construction Health & Safety (OSHA 1926)
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Soil Particle Analysis & Fine-Grained Classification
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Advanced Soil Classification: Coarse-Grained, AASHTO & RQD
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17
Laboratory and Field Compaction
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Slope Stability Analysis
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Groundwater Flow and Seepage
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Lateral Earth Pressure Fundamentals
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Advanced Retaining Wall Analysis and Design
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Earth Retention—Anchored Walls
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Shallow Foundations: An Introduction to Bearing Capacity
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24
Soil Deformation and Settlement Due to Consolidation Part 1
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Soil Deformation and Settlement Due to Consolidation Part 2
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Settlement Due to Compression
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Deep Foundations (drilled shafts, driven piles, micropiles, etc.)
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28
Introduction to In-Situ Testing
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Boring Methods & Sampling Techniques
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30
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
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Cone Penetration Testing (CPT)
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Pump System Fundamentals
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Flow in Pipe Systems
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Fundamental Principles of Open Channel Flow
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Culvert Hydraulics
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Storm Probability and Runoff Analysis
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Rainfall Analysis, Hydrographs, and Data Collection
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Water Balance & Storm Management
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Groundwater Flow
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What Our PE Exam Students Say
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PEwise was the biggest surprise of my prep. It provided solid topic-review videos and, more importantly, simulation exams that felt very similar to the actual CBT exam experience — an excellent supplement that I highly recommend.— Verified PEwise student · via Reddit
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What Each Feature Means for You
| Feature | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Short, single-concept lessons | Study in the gaps of a full-time job — every video covers exactly one idea, so nothing demands an open evening. |
| Blueprint-mapped curriculum | Every module maps to an official NCEES knowledge area for this exam — no filler, no gaps you have to discover on exam day. |
| CBT-style practice exams | Practice in a timed environment with searchable references and question flagging, so the real testing format holds no surprises. |
| Weekly PE Power Hour | A live problem-solving session (Tuesdays, 6 PM PT) where you can put your questions directly to the course creator. |
| 90 days of access | Long enough for a full prep cycle without paying for a year you will not use; extensions are available if life intervenes. |
| Free preview | The first 2 modules are free — judge the teaching style with the real course, not a marketing sample. |
Who This Course Is For
Civil engineers registered for the PE Civil: Construction exam who want means and methods, temporary structures, estimating and scheduling, and safety taught visually and mapped to the exam blueprint.
An honest note on fit: PEwise is self-paced. If you know you need scheduled, mandatory-attendance live lectures to stay on track, a live-cohort course may serve you better. If you want efficient, rewatchable lessons that fit around work, this format was built for you.
What Your Construction Enrollment Includes
- 38 modules with 566 published lesson topics
- 40 module quizzes (124 questions) with explained answers
- 2 full-length NCEES-style practice exams (80 + 80 questions) with step-by-step solutions
- CBT-style exam simulator with searchable references and a built-in calculator
- Weekly PE Power Hour live session (Tuesdays, 6 PM PT)
- 90 days of access, extendable if you need more time
- First 2 modules free before you enroll
- Pass Guarantee eligibility, subject to the published policy
Exam blueprint coverage
Exam blueprint coverage
How this blueprint map is built
Each module is mapped against the official NCEES PE Civil specification for this exam, knowledge area by knowledge area, using the published spec PDF — and re-verified when NCEES issues a new specification. The map below shows which modules serve each specification topic.
The NCEES PE Civil specifications overlap across disciplines; modules such as soil mechanics and hydraulics are included because they map to this exam's official knowledge areas.
NCEES exam blueprint coverage
How each NCEES PE Civil topic area maps to PEwise course modules and practice-exam questions.
| # | NCEES topic area | Questions | PEwise coverage |
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| 1 | Soil Mechanics | 6–9 |
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| 2 | Site Layout and Development | 5–8 |
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| 3 | Material Properties | 5–8 |
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| 4 | Estimating Quantities and Costs | 6–9 |
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| 5 | Project Planning and Scheduling | 7–11 |
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| 6 | Material, Production, and Execution Quality Control | 7–11 |
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| 7 | Structural Mechanics | 7–11 |
Steel, wood, and structural-analysis sub-topics (statics, beams/columns, trusses, slabs) are reinforced through the 80-question practice exam with worked solutions and AISC references. |
| 8 | Hydraulics and Hydrology | 4–6 |
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| 9 | Construction Operations and Methods | 9–14 |
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| 10 | Design for Support of Construction Loads | 10–15 |
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| 11 | Health and Safety | 4–6 |
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Each practice-exam question includes a worked solution and a reference citation to the NCEES exam-day design standards, so you can practice by NCEES blueprint and target specific topic areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The current published course contains 39 modules and 566 lesson topics, 40 published quizzes with 124 questions, weekly live support, and two full-length 80-question practice exams. Two preview modules are available before paid enrollment.
Completion time depends on your background, practice results, and weekly schedule. PEwise is backfilling video-duration data, so the page does not publish an incomplete total-hour estimate. Plan additional time for worked problems, quizzes, review, and the practice exams.
The curriculum and practice are mapped to the current PE Civil: Construction specification areas. Review the blueprint map on this page and the current NCEES specification for your exam date; some subtopics are reinforced primarily through practice questions.
The course includes two full-length 80-question Construction simulations. PEwise provides a timed CBT-style practice interface with review tools and detailed solutions. It is a PEwise study environment, not the actual NCEES testing platform.
The Construction PE Power Hour is held Tuesdays at 6 PM PT. Use the signup section on this page to receive session information.
The Pass Guarantee provides one additional three-month access period when you complete all core lessons, take the official PE exam, and submit NCEES results showing you did not pass. It is not a refund. Money-back requests have separate requirements, including a request within 14 days, less than 25% course completion, no practice-exam attempts, and an account in good standing. Review the Refund Policy for all terms and exclusions.
Start Your Construction PE Exam Prep
Get 90 days of access to video lessons, realistic practice exams, and the weekly PE Power Hour. Current enrollment price: $149.