Construction Technology

Construction Administration Certificate Program (CACP)

Take all seven classes to receive the Construction Administration Certificate Program (CACP). OR just choose the classes that fit your needs. FAU has developed a basic program that introduces you to reading, understanding, using blueprints and estimating in the construction industry. The program consists of comprehensive basic blueprint reading, construction math, and estimating courses. The Blueprint Reading, Construction Math, and Estimating courses include an excellent introduction to construction industry.

The REGISTER HERE button above provides access to each of the Construction Administration Certificate Program (CACP) courses for Fall 2025 – Spring 2026. Be sure you are enrolling in the intended academic year before proceeding with your registration.

Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 Schedule

Course	Date(s)
CAL-IDC DLC00 Digital Literacy for Construction	9/10/2025 - 2/10/2026 Occurs on the 10th and 20th of every month.
CAL-IDC Blueprint Reading 1: Residential	9/29/2025 - 10/18/2025
CAL-IDC Blueprint Reading 2: Commercial	10/28/2025 - 11/15/2025
CAL-IDC Construction Math	11/17/2025 – 12/17/2025 online through Canvas (not a webinar course). Construction Master Pro Calculator Model 4065, v3.1 required
CAL-IDC Estimating 1 January 7: 6:30 - 9:00 pm January 8: 6:30 - 9:00 pm January 14: 6:30 - 9:00 pm January 15: 6:30 - 9:30 pm	1/6/2026 - 1/15/2026 (Taught via Canvas online and webinars - information on how to access the webinar portion will be emailed to all students). REQUIRED MATERIALS: 1. Construction Master Pro Calculator, Model 4065, v3.1 is required. PC required plus Microsoft Excel for a PC (not MAC version). 2. Estimating in Building Construction by Peterson, Steven J., Edition: 10, ISBN13: 9780138094874, ISBN10: 013809487X, Pub. Date: 2024-05-24. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: RS Means Construction Cost Data (2015 version) is available online and can be downloaded for 30 days from the website: https://www.rsmeans.com/. The data available online is limited but still it is a good tool to start.
CAL-IDC Estimating 2 January 21: 6:30 - 8:45 pm January 22: 6:30 - 8:45 pm January 27: 6:30 - 8:45 pm January 28: 6:30 - 9:30 pm	1/20/2026 - 1/29/2026 (Taught via Canvas online and webinars - information on how to access the webinar portion will be emailed to all students). REQUIRED MATERIALS: 1. Construction Master Pro Calculator, Model 4065, v3.1 is required. PC required plus Microsoft Excel for a PC (not MAC version). 2. Estimating in Building Construction by Peterson, Steven J., Edition: 10, ISBN13: 9780138094874, ISBN10: 013809487X, Pub. Date: 2024-05-24 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: RS Means Construction Cost Data (2015 version) is available online and can be downloaded for 30 days from the website: https://www.rsmeans.com/. The data available online is limited but still it is a good tool to start.
CAL-IDC Estimating 3 February 3: 6:30 - 8:45 pm February 4: 6:30 - 8:45 pm February 9: 6:30 - 8:45 pm February 10: 6:30 - 9:30 pm	2/2/2026 - 2/11/2026 (Taught via Canvas online and webinars - information on how to access the webinar portion will be emailed to all students). REQUIRED MATERIALS: 1. Construction Master Pro Calculator, Model 4065, v3.1 is required. PC required plus Microsoft Excel for a PC (not MAC version). 2. Estimating in Building Construction by Peterson, Steven J., Edition: 10, ISBN13: 9780138094874, ISBN10: 013809487X, Pub. Date: 2024-05-24. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: RS Means Construction Cost Data (2015 version) is available online and can be downloaded for 30 days from the website: https://www.rsmeans.com/. The data available online is limited but still it is a good tool to start.
CAL-IDC ALL CACP	Fall 2025 & Spring 2026

*Courses will be delivered by live Webinar. Class end times may be adjusted as needed.

Course Descriptions

DLC-00: Digital Literacy for Construction

Prerequisite course for the Construction Management Certificate Program (CMCP) and the Construction Administration Certificate Program (CACP). Introduction to digital literacy to promote success in these certificate programs. (This course can be taken simultaneously with any CACP or CMCP courses).

$175 - 8 Hours, 0.8 FAU CEUs

Blueprint/Print Reading - Residential

This class is an introduction to blueprint reading. Participants will be able to interpret common symbols, notations, line weights and types, calculate the scale of a drawing and recognize the language and abbreviations used in construction plans. Participants will analyze a full set of residential blueprints that include architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans. By the end of this class participants will have a basic knowledge of how to read residential prints.

$329 - 20 hours: 2 FAU CEUs

Blueprint/Print Reading - Commercial 1

This second print reading class will introduce participants to commercial blueprints, as well as the Site and MEP drawings of commercial blueprints. It will cover the architectural and structural elements in detail for commercial projects and other elements of site work such as sewer, water, drainage, paving, landscape, etc. It will also cover Mechanical (HVAC), Electrical and Plumbing drawings. By the completion of this course participants will have a working knowledge of the elements within a building and the associated interrelationships.

$329 - 20 hours: 2 FAU CEUs

Construction Math

Prior to enrolling in the estimating courses participants must be proficient in math as it pertains to construction. This class will help you understand how to complete the necessary calculations using a construction calculator. The Construction Master Pro Calculator Model 4065, v.3.1 by Calculated Industries is a requirement for this course.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Construction Master Pro Calculator Model 4065, v3.1 required.

$175 - At your own pace, online class

Estimating 1

A basic knowledge of blueprint reading is required. This class prepares participants for basic interpretation and understanding of the estimating process including the different levels of an estimate, organizing take offs, and summarization. A brief introduction will be given regarding the use of Excel to estimate a project. Using the Construction Specification Institute's 16 Divisions, this class covers estimating a light commercial construction project. The Construction Math course is a prerequisite to this course.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Construction Master Pro Calculator, Model 4065, v3.1 is required.
PC required plus Microsoft Excel for a PC

$299 - 20 hours: 2 FAU CEUs

Estimating 2

A basic knowledge of blueprint reading is required. This class covers estimating a residential construction project using the Construction Specification Institute's 16 Divisions. The Construction Math course is a prerequisite to this course.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Construction Master Pro Calculator, Model 4065, v3.1 is required.
PC required plus Microsoft Excel for a PC .

$299 - 20 hours: 2 FAU CEUs

Estimating 3

A basic knowledge of blueprint reading is required. This final class in estimating covers a commercial construction project using the Construction Specification Institute's 16 Divisions. The Construction Math course is a prerequisite to this course.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Construction Master Pro Calculator, Model 4065, v3.1 is required.
PC required plus Microsoft Excel for a PC

$299 - 20 hours: 2 FAU CEUs

Register and pay for all seven CACP classes at once and receive a 10% discount. ALL CACP does not include DLC00. DLC00 must be purchased separately.