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Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock 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 knowledge and skills related to evaluating site topography and its impact on design decisions, incorporating stormwater management and grading in site planning, integrating structural systems based on program and form, evaluating structural systems relative to spatial requirements & function and applying code and program requirements to unit layouts. Timestamps: 04:25 - Question No. 1 9:24 - Question No. 2 13:33 - Question No. 3 20:44 - Question No. 4 27:59 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock 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 disclosing conflicts of interest in public advocacy, calculating not-to-exceed fees with contingency, choosing fee structures for different project phases, identifying non-billable vs. billable work tasks and determining utilization rate from weekly timesheets. Timestamps: 3:50 - Question No. 1 7:58 - Question No. 2 16:48 - Question No. 3 32:14 - Question No. 4 37:48 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock 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 conflict resolution in contract documents, structural load calculation, roofing material selection within budget constraints, plumbing venting compliance and occupancy separation and fire ratings. Timestamps: 6:25 - Question No. 1 9:26 - Question No. 2 15:07 - Question No. 3 19:30 - Question No. 4 22:40 - Question No. 5 26:52 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Sign up for the next ARE Live episode for a PDD Mock Exam: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4702948128588246106 On this episode of ARE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on study tactics to pass the ARE 5.0 on your first try. You'll learn what study tactics to pass the ARE 5.0, how to take advantage of Black Spectacles suite of study materials and how to study to pass the ARE 5.0 exams. Timestamps: 4:59 - How to take advantage of Black Spectacles suite of study materials 19:35 - How to study to pass the ARE 5.0 exams 25:46 - Study strategies to pass the ARE 5.0 27:39 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Save 15% off any membership using code PASS15 at checkout, valid until March 19th, 2025. Click here to purchase: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Sign up for the next ARE Live episode on Study Tactics to Pass the ARE 5.0 On Your First Try: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8920955107590185048 On this episode of ARE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on why and how to pass the ARE 5 0 in 2025. You'll learn what order to take the exams in, how much time to study for each division, how to approach certain types of questions and more! Timestamps: 4:54 - How to pass the ARE 5.0 in 2025 6:21 - How to apply your knowledge and experience to the exam format 7:20 - How to understand the ARE 5.0 item types 8:31 - How to combat external stressors 14:22 - What order to take the ARE 5.0 18:50 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

On this episode of ARE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on why and how to pursue licensure in 2025. You'll learn what licensure means for your career, its benefits, and the steps to becoming a licensed architect. Timestamps: 4:34 - Why you should become a licensed architect 7:13 - How to become a licensed architect 12:08 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Save 15% off any ARE 5.0 exam prep membership using code CELIVE15 at checkout, valid until January 14, 2025: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock 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 assisting clients in selecting contractors, assisting owners in preparing owner-contractor agreements and knowledge of principles of value engineering. Timestamps: 10:26 - Question No. 1 17:25 - Question No. 2 21:16 - Question No. 3 26:18 - Question No. 4 31:51 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Save 30% off any membership until December 2nd, discount auto-applied at checkout: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock 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 knowledge of protocols and procedures for conducting a code analysis, knowledge of building codes and their impact on building design and knowledge of preparing code analysis documentation. Timestamps: 06:48 - Question No. 1 12:28 - Question No. 2 18:01 - Question No. 3 23:53 - Question No. 4 29:21 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Save 15% off any membership with code PJMLIVE15. Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep at https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee for the 100th episode of ARE Live 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 assessing criteria required to allocate and manage project resources, interpreting key elements of the owner/contractor agreement and evaluating project documentation to ensure it supports the specified delivery method. Timestamps: 08:33 - Question No. 1 11:41 - Question No. 2 20:55 - Question No. 3 23:42 - Question No. 4 28:29 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Save 15% off any membership with code PALIVE15, valid until October 22, 2024. Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep at https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. 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 evaluating site-specific environmental and socio-cultural opportunities, identifying relevant code requirements for building and site types, and synthesizing site reports with other documentation and analysis. Timestamps: 05:38 - Question No. 1 9:36 - Question No. 2 14:01 - Question No. 3 18:13 - Question No. 4 23:24 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Save 15% off any membership with code PCMLIVE15, valid until September 17th, 2024. Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep at https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. 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 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Save 20% on any membership with our limited-time summer offer running until July 31st. The discount code is automatically applied at checkout: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing 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 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com. 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 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Save 15% off any subscription with code PPDLIVE15, valid until June 19th. Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com. 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 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Save 15% off any subscription with code PJMLIVE15. Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com. 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 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Save 15% off any membership with code PALIVE15, valid until April 17th. Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com 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. See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast 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! See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast 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 Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com

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! See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast 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 Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com

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. See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast 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 Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com

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. See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast 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 Learn more about Black Spectacles study materials at https://www.blackspectacles.com