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.

2023 Schedule

Course (click to register) Date(s)
DLC- 00: Digital Literacy for Construction June 29 - July 7 or
July 23 - July 31
Blueprint Reading 1: Residential Saturday, Jul 22, 2023 (all day)
Tuesday, Jul 25, 2023
Thursday, Jul 27, 2023
Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023
Blueprint Reading 2: Commercial 1 Thursday, Aug 3, 2023
Saturday, Aug 5, 2023 (all day)
Tuesday, Aug 8, 2023
Thursday, Aug 10, 2023
Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023
Blueprint Reading 3: Commercial 2 Thursday, Aug.17, 2023
Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 (all day)
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 (all day)
Construction Math Wednesday, Sept 6 – Friday, September 22, 2023. Please purchase the required calculator in advance of the course.
Estimating 1 September 27, 28, October 4, 5, 2023; 6:30 - 9:30 pm. (Webinars)
Estimating 2 October 11, 12, 18, 19; 6:30 - 9:30 pm. (Webinars)
Estimating 3 October 25, 26, Nov. 1, 2, 2023; 6:30 - 9:30 pm. (Webinars)

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

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.

$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:  The Construction Master Pro Calculator and an architectural scale are required.
Access to a PC and Excel are required. A software program will be provided that will need to be uploaded to a PC, and not an APPLE product.

$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:  The Construction Master Pro Calculator and an architectural scale are required.
Access to a PC and Excel are required. A software program will be provided that will need to be uploaded to a PC, and not an APPLE product.

$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:  The Construction Master Pro Calculator and an architectural scale are required.
Access to a PC and Excel are required. A software program will be provided that will need to be uploaded to a PC, and not an APPLE product.

$299 - 20 hours: 2 FAU CEUs

Register and pay for all seven classes at once and receive a 10% discount.


Contact us at  idacinfo@fau.edu  for information on class and enrollment details.