Understanding the different types of elevators is crucial for architects planning vertical transportation systems. This comprehensive guide covers hydraulic, traction, and machine room-less elevators with selection criteria, components, and code requirements essential for ARE exam...
Understanding architect fees and fee structures is crucial for every architecture professional and ARE candidate. This comprehensive guide breaks down typical architect fees, architectural fees per square foot, hourly rates, and contractor pricing methods you’ll...
MasterFormat is the construction industry’s standardized system for organizing specifications and project information. This comprehensive guide breaks down the 50 divisions, explains how MasterFormat works, and shows ARE and CDT candidates how to navigate construction...
Construction specifications may not be the sexiest part of building projects, but they’re often the difference between project success and expensive disasters. In this article, we’ll expose the dangerous myths about these critical documents that...
Construction claims and disputes are inevitable realities that every AEC professional will encounter. This is when there are issues on a project that get escalated to the point where we need third parties to weigh...
Understanding project closeout and evaluation is essential for ARE candidates preparing for the Construction & Evaluation (CE) exam. This comprehensive guide breaks down CE Section 4, explaining the formal procedures needed to complete construction projects...
Understanding the financial structure of construction projects is essential for architects. Whether you’re managing a client’s budget expectations,, leading your first project, or preparing for the ARE, knowing the difference between hard costs vs soft...
The concept of an Architect’s Standard of care is the cornerstone of architectural practice that defines reasonable professional competence. It protects the architect against unrealistic client expectations, and it serves as the legal basis for...
Understanding the different business entity types for architects is about as exciting as watching concrete cure – but it’s absolutely crucial for your architecture career and the ARE exam. Think of this guide as the...