ARE Live

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Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the PcM exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PcM exam and we'll cover topics related to essential project insurance and policyholders, most common legal setups for architecture firms, who’s responsible for damages in specific cases, how to reduce legal risks with new developers and architect’s responsibility in consultant coordination disputes.

Timestamps:

06:10 - Question No. 1

10:56 - Question No. 2

17:15 - Question No. 3

22:25 - Question No. 4

24:47 - Question No. 5

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Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the PDD exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Development & Documentation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PDD exam and we'll cover topics related to reviewing bid packages for responsible bidders, assessing electrical panel locations in apartments, calculating stair elevations and treads, identifying moisture mitigation components, and identifying types of technical specifications.

Timestamps:

05:18 - Question No. 1

11:00 - Question No. 2

13:59 - Question No. 3

21:40 - Question No. 4

26:20 - Question No. 5

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Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the CE exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Construction & Evaluation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the CE exam and we'll cover topics related to project delivery methods and phases, contingency allowance, how to implement FF&E allowance, types of bonds during construction and how to determine ownership of construction documents.

Timestamps:

06:12 - Question No. 1

18:58 - Question No. 2

20:18 - Question No. 3

22:23 - Question No. 4

23:57 - Question No. 5

26:05 - Question No. 6

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Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the PPD exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Planning & Design division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PPD exam and we'll cover topics related to advising on historic window replacement options, choosing parking solutions with cost analysis, calculating buildable area considering zoning setbacks, determining stage size and plumbing for a theater, and assessing windows for energy efficiency standards.

Timestamps:

05:51 - Question No. 1

10:24 - Question No. 2

14:25 - Question No. 3

17:12 - Question No. 4

24:11 - Question No. 5

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Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the PjM exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PjM exam and we'll cover topics related to the difference in contract types, an architect's liability for contractor recommendations, responsibility for hazardous conditions and firm billing rate calculations.

Timestamps:

04:53: Question No. 1

11:35: Question No. 2

17:40: Question No. 3

20:36: Question No. 4

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Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee to learn the best study strategies for passing the PA exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Programming & Analysis division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PA exam and we'll cover topics related to assessing site feasibility for multi-family housing, exploring various massing configuration options for development, and understanding feasibility reports with site-specific details.

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Timestamps:

04:01 Question No. 1

08:03 Question No. 2

13:42 Question No. 3

19:45 Question No. 4

23:59 Question No. 5

Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee to learn the best study strategies for passing the PcM exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PcM exam and we'll cover topics related to to business development and project acquisition, proposal writing and project selection, client interaction and project initiation and more!

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Timestamps:

04:10 Question No. 1

04:58 Answer for No. 1

8:58 Question No. 2

9:50 Answer for No. 2

14:55 Question No. 3

15:41 Answer for No. 3

19:00 Question No. 4

19:36 Answer for No. 4

23:50 Question No. 5

24:36 Answer for No. 5

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Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee to learn the best study strategies for passing the Project Development & Documentation exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Development & Documentation division of the ARE 5.0 . You'll learn about the PDD exam and we'll cover topics related to coordinating disciplines for center displays, addressing non-compliance issues in ramp design, meeting requirements for lighting and more!

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Timestamps:

04:04 Question No. 1

04:56 Answer for No. 1

10:28 Question No. 2

10:59 Answer for No. 2

13:30 Question No. 3

14:16 Answer for No. 3

19:50 Question No. 4

20:48 Answer for No. 4

23:33 Question No. 5

24:34 Answer for No. 5

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Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the CE exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Construction & Evaluation division of the ARE. You'll learn about the CE exam and we'll cover topics related to understanding your role during the bidding process, addressing safety concerns onsite and implications of paying or withholding certificates of payment.

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Timestamps:

04:26 Question No. 1

06:22 Answer for No. 1

09:36 Question No. 2

10:18 Answer for No. 2

13:18 Question No. 3

15:08 Answer for No. 3

17:18 Question No. 4

19:47 Answer for No. 4

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Join Black Spectacles and architect Andrea Monroig-Torres to learn the best study strategies for passing the PPD exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Planning & Design division of the ARE. You'll learn about the PPD exam and we'll cover topics like understanding how to integrate building systems in the project design.

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Timestamps:

04:48 Question No. 1

05:30 Answer for No. 1

07:11 Question No. 2

08:20 Answer for No. 2

18:18 Question No. 3

18:44 Answer for No. 3

21:08 Question No. 4

21:45 Answer for No. 4

28:40 Question No. 5

29:10 Answer for No. 5

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