Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam ARE 5.0 PDD Exam 2025

Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep here: 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 evaluating insulation assemblies for code compliance, selecting specification type based on performance goals, writing specifications with proprietary product alternates, choosing elevator controls for residential mid-rise and specifying durable, low-maintenance materials for schools. Timestamps: 5:30 - Question No. 1 14:07 - Question No. 2 26:57 - Question No. 3 34:02 - Question No. 4 36:57 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at

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Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam ARE 5.0 PDD Exam 2025 is an episode from ARE Live by Black Spectacles ARE Live.

This episode is 00:57:15 long.

This episode was published on Oct 22, 2025.

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