The Computer-Aided Engineering Group (CAE) in the Department of Civil Engineering was established to fulfill the increasing demand for technology-driven solutions in modern civil engineering practice. The Group's educational objective is to cultivate students who possess a multi-disciplinary skill-set that includes both engineering and information technology expertise. The Group's research efforts aim to deepen and broaden understanding in technology-driven engineering with contributions in the automation of civil engineering practice and expansion of the related bodies of knowledge. Conducting research at the CAE is innovative and filled with joy and excitement.