Construction Technology

Construction Administration Certificate Program

Take all seven classes to receive the Construction Administration Certificate Program. 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.

Fall 2024 Schedule

Course (click to register)	Date(s)
DLC-00 Digital Literacy for Construction	9/10/2024 - 1/21/2025 Occurs on the 10th and 20th of every month.
Blueprint Reading 1: Residential	September 11; 6-8PM September 12; 6-8PM September 14; 9AM-12PM September 16; 6-8PM September 17; 6-8PM September 18; 6-8PM
Blueprint Reading 2: Commercial	September 25; 6-8PM September 26; 6-8PM September 28; 9AM-12PM September 30; 6-8PM October 1; 6-8PM October 2; 6-8PM
Construction Math	October 9 - 25, 2024 online through Canvas. Construction Master Pro Calculator Model 4065, v3.1 required.
Estimating 1	October 30-31, November 6-7, 2024 (Taught via Webinars from 6:30 - 9:30 pm - information on how to access the course will be emailed to all students). Construction Master Pro Calculator, Model 4065, v3.1 is required. PC required plus Microsoft Excel for a PC
Estimating 2	November 13, 14, 20, 21, 2024 (Taught via Webinars from 6:30 - 9:30 pm - information on how to access the course will be emailed to all students). Construction Master Pro Calculator, Model 4065, v3.1 is required. PC required plus Microsoft Excel for a PC
Estimating 3	December 4, 5, 11, 12, 2024 (Taught via Webinars from 6:30 - 9:30 pm - information on how to access the course will be emailed to all students). Construction Master Pro Calculator, Model 4065, v3.1 is required. PC required plus Microsoft Excel for a PC
ALL CACP

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

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

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.

$249 - 16 hours: 1.6 FAU CEUs

Blueprint/Print Reading - Commercial 1

This second print reading class will introduce participants to commercial blueprints. It will cover the architectural and structural elements in detail for commercial projects. 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

Blueprint/Print Reading - Commercial 2

This last print class will introduce participants to the Site and MEP drawings of commercial blueprints. In this class the prints contain the elements of site work such as sewer, water, drainage, paving, landscape, etc. It will also cover Mechanical (HVAC), Electrical and Plumbing drawings. Participants will be able to identify the language and abbreviations used in a commercial set of drawings.

$329 - 20 hours: 2 FAU CEUs

Construction Math

April 5 - 21, 2024 online through Canvas

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

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