Prepare for the ARE Vol. 6: Construction and Evaluation

By Kevin Griendling
This course decodes the AIA contract language to offer candidates a road map for passing the 6th ARE exam. Learn the most efficient study package for candidates who want to know the most essential elements encountered in the testing center.
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Course info
Level
Beginner
Updated
Nov 13, 2019
Duration
6h 25m
Table of contents
Course Overview
Course Overview 1m
Introduction to ARE Preparation: Construction & Evaluation
Exam Basics 7m How to Use This Course 4m Exam Style 9m Candidate Strategies Explained 7m Ready for Construction 7m Exam Specifics 8m
AIA A201-2017 Owner’s Responsibility
Introduction to Construction Contracts 2m Defining the Contract 11m Contract Documents 11m Article 2: Owner 6m Services of the Owner 8m
AIA A201-2017 Contractor’s Responsibility
Article 3: Contractor 7m Contractor's Supervision and Liabilities 6m Contractor's Compliance Procedures 7m Article 3: Contractor (cont'd) 7m Construction Document On-site Management 14m Construction Site Logistics 4m Miscellaneous Protections 5m
AIA A201-2017 Architect and Subcontractors
Article 4: Architect 12m Article 5: Subcontractors 7m
AIA A201-2017 Contract Procedures
Article 6: Construction by Owner or by Separate Contractors 3m Responsibility of Multiple Parties 4m Site Clean up Incentive 1m Change Orders 2m Construction Change Directives 6m Minor Changes in the Work 1m Defining Contract Time 1m Delays and Extensions 2m Payment Procedures 8m Progress and Withholding Payments 9m Payment Issues and Withholding 8m Final Completion and Final Payment 6m
AIA A201-2017 Construction Provisions
Safety 5m Hazardous Substances 5m Emergencies 1m Contractor’s Insurance 3m Owner’s Insurance 3m Subrogation 3m Construction Losses 4m Correction of Work 7m
AIA A201-2017 Miscellaneous and Termination
Article 13: Miscellaneous Provisions 4m Tests and Inspections 3m Interest 1m Article 14: Termination or Suspension of the Contract 10m
AIA A201-2017 Claims and Disputes
Article 15: Claims and Disputes 8m Disputes – Initial Decision 7m Mediation 3m Arbitration 2m Consolidation or Joinder 2m
AIA C401-2017
AIA C401-2017 4m Article 2: Consultant’s Responsibilities 4m Article 3: Scope of Consultant’s Services 2m Article 4: Additional Services 1m Article 5: Architect’s Responsibilities 3m Article 7: Copyrights and Licenses 1m Article 8: Claims and Disputes 10m Article 9: Termination or Suspension 2m Article 10: Miscellaneous Provisions and Article 11: Compensation 4m Payment Procedures and Scope Confirmation 4m
AIA B101-2017
AIA B101-2007 1m Article 1: Initial Information 4m Article 2: Architect’s Responsibilities 3m Article 3: Scope of Architect’s Basic Services 9m Architect's Construction Services 9m Architect's Review and Completion Procedures 9m Article 4: Supplemental and Additional Services 7m Article 5: Owner’s Responsibilities 10m Article 6: Cost of the Work 5m
AIA A701-1997
AIA A701-1997 3m Article 2: Bidder’s Representations 6m Article 4: Bidding Procedures 5m Article 5: Consideration of Bids 4m Article 7: Performance Bond and Payment Bond 2m G700 Forms 0m
Description
Course info
Level
Beginner
Updated
Nov 13, 2019
Duration
6h 25m
Description

Looking for the most efficient and concise ARE 5.0 study material for your studies? In this course, Prepare for the ARE Vol. 6: Construction & Evaluation, you will experience a detailed look at the contract language to be seen on the exams, and the implications of the architect’s actions related to those questions. First, you will learn the risks and liabilities of architectural practice. Next, you will analyze the roles and responsibilities of the owner, contractor, and architect. Finally, you will explore how to observe construction and determine appropriate courses of action based on contractual obligations. When you're finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of successful ARE 5.0 candidates needed to pass the Construction & Evaluation exam.

About the author
Kevin Griendling
About the author

Kevin is a Project Manager at a small architecture firm, and doubles as an Adjunct Professor of Architecture at Mt. San Antonio College. His specialties are software-centric, with a focus on workflows for production efficiency and creative enterprise.

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Section Introduction Transcripts
Section Introduction Transcripts

Course Overview
Hi. I'm Kevin Griendling, an architect and professor of architecture in Southern California. And welcome to my course, Prepare for the ARE Volume 6: Construction and Evaluation. The ARE is one of the greatest challenges in your professional career and one that will prepare you for success in the field during bidding, negotiation, and construction. This course will help you develop a winning strategy for passing the exam by focusing on understanding the AIA contract language and how to translate them into actionable responses one can expect to encounter on the exam. Some of the major topics that we'll cover will include preconstruction, observation of construction, procedures and protocols, and closeout and post-occupancy evaluation. By the end of this course, you'll understand how to leverage your knowledge and resources to see a pass on exam day. From here, you should have a solid action plan to read and understand contract language, determine actionable pathways in real-world situations, and identify areas of the contracts that hold significant relevance to the exam. I hope you'll enjoy learning these exam prep strategies in Prepare for the ARE Volume 6: Construction and Evaluation with Pluralsight.

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