FROM BLUEPRINTS TO BILINGUALISM: LANGUAGE INTEGRATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING EDUCATION

Abstract

The aim of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of integrating English for Specific Purpose (ESP) into construction education, focusing on its impact on bilingual competence, professional communication, and the ability of future engineers to effectively operate in BIM-based and international digital environment. The digital transformation of the construction industry and the growing involvement of foreign companies in infrastructure projects have a big impact on what civil engineers need to know and be able to do. The article emphasizes the need to integrate specialized foreign language training (English for Specific Purposes, ESP) into higher education in the field of construction. Particular attention is paid to the importance of English in project documentation management (drawings), BIM technologies, international standards (ISO, LEED, Eurocodes), and specialized software. The study is based on theoretical analysis, content analysis of educational programs and professional platforms, as well as a comparative analysis of language teaching models. The results show that the integration of foreign languages contributes to the formation of bilingual professional competencies, increases students' readiness for international cooperation, and improves their competitiveness in the global labor market. The study concludes that foreign language instruction in construction universities should function as an integrated professional tool rather than as an auxiliary academic discipline.