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Architect Exam Prep

ARE Podcast - Architect Registration Exam

Episodes

10 episodes

In this episode, David and Eric focus on the ARE PDD (Project Development & Documentation) exam, framing it as the construction documen...

41:30Apr 8, 2026

David and Eric discuss five tips for passing the programming and analysis (PA) division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). The...

33:51Mar 27, 2026

David and Eric discuss five tips for passing the programming and analysis (PA) division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). The...

42:12Mar 20, 2026

This episode of the ARE podcast gives five key tips for passing the ARE Construction & Evaluation (CE) exam. The focus is on thinking l...

30:18Mar 13, 2026

David discusses how to course correct after failing an ARE exam. He explains why one failed division shouldn’t create a negative narrative a...

16:27Mar 10, 2026

In this episode, David and Eric discuss how to realistically interpret NCARB ARE score reports without overthinking them.

24:28Feb 27, 2026

In this episode, David introduces the new ARE Mentor format — short, direct Tuesday episodes focused on mindset, structure, and execution —...

19:00Feb 24, 2026

In this podcast, we discuss the idea of Where's Waldo and how we can better look for answers during the process of the ARE.

12:35Apr 8, 2025

In this podcast, we discuss another frequently confusing and fuzzy topic, the RFP (Request For Proposal) process for both public and private...

1:04:00Dec 6, 2024

In this podcast, we discuss a frequently confusing and fuzzy topic, fire separation and the 4 types.

46:12Nov 19, 2024