Everything you want to know about ARE 5.0 passing scores! What are the passing scores for ARE 5.0? And do you have to pass all the sections? And do you have to pass both the case studies? Or just one? I'll
A lot of test-takers seem to stress out about the math on the ARE 5.0 exams, especially the rounding. In this post I’ll cover some of the most common code math issues and how to round for each one. Short answer: (almost)
Inside face of walls or outside face of walls?!?!?! Understanding and measuring gross floor area is one of the most common questions I get, so here’s the answer in blog form. Short answer: It’s both. Medium answer: Code questions – Inside face of
Overhead Rate and Break Even Rate are two extremely important financial concepts to know for Practice Management and Project Management. I’m going to cover them both here because Overhead Rate and Break Even Rate are directly related to one another. All
Slopes and how to calculate them are something you’re going to encounter on all six ARE 5.0 exams. Topography, plumbing and sewers, code and ADA ramps all have to do with different slopes, so it’s a good idea to have
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Site conditions, including the position of the sun, can come up on a few exams, specifically Programming & Analysis and Project Planning & Documentation. It's important to know how to read sun path diagrams because you may be asked to
NOTE: 2018 is so 2023. The ARE 5.0 is now updated to the 2021 IBC, and so is this post! Check out 2021 IBC: Things to Know for the ARE 5.0. Previous version of this post below
BLUF* Here are five ARE test strategy techniques to consider when preparing for and taking ARE 5.0 exams This is an architecture exam, always look for an architectural answer, especially on structural problems Don't worry about missed questions. You can miss
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