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) |
Spring 2024 Schedule
| Course (click to register) | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Blueprint Reading 1: Residential | March 5; 6-9PM March 7; 6-9PM March 8; 6-9PM March 9; 6-9PM March 11; 6-9PM |
| Blueprint Reading 2: Commercial 1 | March 13; 6-9PM March 14; 6-9PM March 16; 6-9PM March 18; 6-9PM March 19; 6-9PM |
| Blueprint Reading 3: Commercial 2 | March 20; 6-9PM March 22; 6-9PM March 23; 6-9PM March 25; 6-9PM March 27; 6-9PM |
| Construction Math |
April 5 - 21, 2024 online through Canvas Construction Master Pro Calculator Model 4065, v3.1 required. |
| Estimating 1 |
May 8, 9,15,16, 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 |
May 22, 23, 29, 30, 2024
(Taught via Webinars from 6:30 - 9:30 pm - information on how to access the course will be emailed to all students) |
| Estimating 3 |
June 12,13,19, 20, 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
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$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 classes at once and receive a 10% discount.
Contact us at idacinfo@fau.edu for information on class and enrollment details.