40: Assessing Potential Projects

In this episode of the ARE Study Guide Podcast we will look at ways to mitigate risk and how to resolve conflicts on a project. This episode is designed to help you prepare for the Practice Management (PjM) exam, but is also applicable to Practice Management (PcM) and Construction & Evaluation (CE).The companion study guide is available at AREStudyGuidePodcast.com

In this episode of the ARE Study Guide Podcast we will interview a Project Manager with close to 20 years of experience working in architecture. We will explore the roles and responsibilities of a Project Manager, and take a close look at what it actually means to be the PM on a project. Enjoy!

This episode marks the start of our Project Management (PjM) series for the Architectural Registration Exams (ARE's). We will discuss things to study for this exam, as well as study strategies and resources.The companion study guide for the Project Management Exam (PjM) can be found at AREStudyGuidePodcast.com.

In this episode of the ARE Study Guide Podcast we will talk about the different types of business structures an architecture firm may register. The first part of this episode will also dive into study strategies for the Practice Management exam.The content for this episode is designed to help you prepare for the Practice Management Exam (PcM). The companion study guide can be found at AREStudyGuidePodcast.com

In this episode of the ARE Study Guide Podcast we will look at the considerations an architect should make when determining if a project is right for an architecture firm. It's important as architects that we make sure the work we do is reflective of who we are and what our goals for our firm are.This episode is designed to helped you prepare for the Practice Management (PcM) Exam. The companion study guide is available at AREStudyGuidePodcast.com

In this episode of the ARE Study Guide Podcast we will look at the financial components to managing a project and running an architecture firm at large. Finance is a HUGE topic, and fortunately for us we do not need to become experts on the entire subject matter to pass this component of the exam. We will look at the basic principles and discuss strategies for how to approach this topic when studying for the Practice Management Exam (PcM).The companion study guide for this topic, as well as all of the ARE divisions can be found at AREStudyGuidePodcast.com

In this episode of the ARE Study Guide Podcast we will review the fundamental aspects of the Bidding and Procurement phase. This episode is designed to help you prepare for the Construction and Evaluation (CE) exam for the ARE's (Architectural Registration Exams).The companion study guide is available at AREStudyGuidePodcast.com

In this episode of the ARE Study Guide Podcast we will look at the AIA Code of Ethics. The full Code of Ethics can be found on the AIA Website here: https://content.aia.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/2020_Code_of_Ethics.pdfThis episode is designed to help you prepare for the Practice Management Exam (PcM), but is valuable information for any aspiring architect.To access the full study guide fo the Practice Management Exam, or for any of the other ARE divisions, visit AREStudyGuidePodcast.com

In this episode of the ARE Study Guide Podcast we will look at the final project phase, the project closeout. We will look at the architect's responsibilities for Substantial and Final Completion, as well as the implications for these two important milestones. This is the final episode in the series in preparation for the Construction and Evaluation (CE) exam.The companion study guide for the Construction and Evaluation (CE) Exam, as well as all of the study guides for all of the ARE exam divisions can be found at AREStudyGuidePodcast.com

In this episode of the ARE Study Guide podcast we will discuss the definitions of Design Intent (Architect's responsibility) and Means and Methods (Contractor's responsibility).The content in this episode will help you prepare for Construction and Evaluation (CE) and Project Management (PjM) of the Architectural Registration Exams (ARE's).The companion study guide is available at AREStudyGuidePodcast.com