Category: Podcast

089. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Construction & Evaluation (CE)

089. ARE Technical: Top 5 Tips for Construction & Evaluation (CE)

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

088. ARE Mentor: Course Correcting After Failure

088. ARE Mentor: Course Correcting After Failure

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

085. ARE Technical: Analyzing the Score Report

085. ARE Technical: Analyzing the Score Report

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

084. ARE Mentor: Build Your Weekly Study System

084. ARE Mentor: Build Your Weekly Study System

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

Episode 80: Where’s Waldo? Looking for Answers in the ARE Journey

Episode 80: Where’s Waldo? Looking for Answers in the ARE Journey

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

Episode 79: The RFP Process Explained for Private and Public Projects

Episode 79: The RFP Process Explained for Private and Public Projects

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

Episode 78: Fire Separation – 4 Types

Episode 78: Fire Separation – 4 Types

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

Episode 77: The Chocolate Bar: Is It a Control Joint or an Expansion Joint?

Episode 77: The Chocolate Bar: Is It a Control Joint or an Expansion Joint?

In this podcast, we discuss a frequent fuzzy topic, the difference between a control joint and an expansion joint.

Episode 76: Is Nuclear Energy Making a Comeback?

Episode 76: Is Nuclear Energy Making a Comeback?

In this podcast, we discuss whether nuclear energy is making a comeback and the pros and cons of this carbon...

Episode 75: Albedo: What Is Good For?

Episode 75: Albedo: What Is Good For?

In this podcast, we discuss a frequent fuzzy topic, albedo. Listen in as we discuss what albedo is and how...