With the development of intelligent construction technology, the traditional talent cultivation model for engineering management majors can no longer meet the demands of industry development. Therefore, it is imperative to reform the talent cultivation model and update the talent cultivation system for engineering management majors. This study first analyzes the current status of engineering management talent cultivation under the background of intelligent construction, as well as the major challenges it faces. Subsequently, targeted reform measures are proposed from three key aspects: updating the talent cultivation framework, strengthening university–industry collaboration, and building a high-level teaching faculty. These measures aim to enhance the quality of talent cultivation and provide systematic support for higher education institutions to train high-quality engineering management professionals who are better aligned with industry needs.

Xiaowei An. Optimization of Talent Cultivation in Engineering Management under the Context of Intelligent Construction. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2026), Vol. 8, Issue 1: 8-12. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2026.080102.

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