About Us
Mission
The Institute for Design and Construction is committed to providing effective resources for affordable continuing education intended to improve increased awareness of best practices for the health, safety, and welfare for consumers and professionals associated with the allied design and construction trades.
Values
- Affordability and Quality – to provide affordable classes without compromising quality
- Collaboration – to open the door for further collaboration in the allied design and construction trades
- Integrity and Commitment – to be both reliable and dedicated to the students we serve and the services we provide
- Responsiveness – to be open to suggestions and to make available the best learning environment we are capable of creating and resources – to provide a resource for professionals to further their education
The Evolution of the Institute for Design and Construction
At the time of its founding, the Institute found that the needs of the local construction community fell into three categories: Safety Science, Construction Technology, and Construction Management. These categories evolved over the years as the Institute provided continuing education and training to the construction community.
In August of 2008 the Institute’s name was changed from the Florida Institute for Safety and Construction (FISC) to the Institute for Design and Construction (IDaC). This name change was made in an effort to be more inclusive of the allied design and construction trades. IDaC also added a design category to compliment the three existing categories. The design category will include courses for architects to collect CEUs and for intern architects to further their education and assist in ARE preparation.
The courses offered in the Safety Science Program met the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, but are no longer offered as of 2024. For individuals interested in the construction industry, the Construction Technology Program (CACP) offers the skills needed to become a Construction Project Coordinator, such as blueprint reading and estimating. Finally, the Construction Management Certificate Program (CMCP) teaches individuals how to manage a construction company by teaching classes in marketing, risk, safety, and business management, among other topics. Individual classes are offered within each of these areas and the certificates are a culmination of several classes deemed necessary by the Institute. Many of the courses are approved by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DPBR).
The future holds endless opportunities for IDaC, as we hope to offer seminars not only for the professional community but also for the general public in South Florida. We invite you to connect with us regarding your continuing education needs.