ARE Study Sessions 2017

2017 Schedule
Saturday mornings, 11:00am - 1:00pm
1218 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19107

CDS Session - Vignette

BD
SPD CDS PPP BS* SS* CS* SD
2/11 3/11 4/8 5/6 6/3 7/8 8/5
2/25 3/25 4/22 5/20 6/17 7/22 8/19

*Includes ARE 5.0 prep for:

Project Planning & Design
Project Design & Documentation
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
& SERVICES
SESSION #1 SESSION #2 SESSION #3
A-201 General Conditions lecture 1. Project Documents 1. Building Section Vignette
feat. Cliff Marvin, CSI 2. Specifications
3. Cost Estimating "%"

4. Project Delivery 
5. Scheduling 1SBDUJDF
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6. ADA

• Suggested Study Materials

• Further Reading
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BUILDING SECTION VIGNETTE

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Construction
Documents &
Services
100 MC Questions
From NCARB
+
1 Vignette
Construction Documents & Services
Overview
BUILDING SECTION VIGNETTE - Sample Passing Solution
Knowledge/
Skills

Sample Multiple- General Tips for Taking Building Section Directions

Choice Questions
Building Section
Vignette
References
Use the “Layers” tool
to turn portions of the
background drawings
on and off to help you
better understand the
information.
Make sure that the
walls you draw in
section align with
those in plan at the
cut line.
On the work screen, locate a grade line and draw a schematic
building section corresponding to the section cut line shown
on the floor plan. You will be asked to draw elements such as
a slab on grade, finished ceilings, interior partitions, ducts, etc.
You are required to draw only the elements that are cut by the
cut line as well as joists in elevation immediately adjacent to The required space
the cut line. A 4 in [100 mm] deck will be drawn automatically
on top of the joists you select. The left side of your section between bottom of
should be placed along the line that is designated
“exterior face of section.”
the joist and
finished ceiling
Your section should include all required sectional components
and should reflect accurately the dimensions, structural
relations, and spatial relations indicated in the program
and the plans. Vertical clearances not explicitly stated in the
program or vignette directions must be accurately interpreted
and indicated on your solution.
Before beginning your solution, you should review the pro-
gram information that can be accessed through the Vignette
Index screen and the architectural, mechanical, and structural
layers of the floor plans on the work screen.

This is what I
consider the most
important step.
Take your time
here.

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 Construction
Documents &
Services
100 MC Questions
+
1 Vignette
Construction Documents & Services
Make sure you ID
Overview
BUILDING SECTION VIGNETTE - Sample Passing Solution
them correctly. 2hr Very similar to the test
Knowledge/
walls are drawn
Skills to
Program
Draw stacked
the bottom of the
Sample Multiple-
Choice Questions The structural system consists of top chord bearing steel joists 7. The space between each ceiling and floor or roof slab sketches or do the
deck. 1hr walls on masonry bearing walls with continuous concrete spread must be held to the minimum dimension required to
Building Section footings and a concrete slab on grade. accommodate light fixtures and the structural and math... your choice
pass 6" the ceiling
Vignette
mechanical components shown on the plans.
height. References 1. All ceilings and roofs are flat.
8. All ducts are placed below the joists.
2. Non-bearing corridor and lobby walls have a one-hour
(minimum) fire-resistance rating. 9. Provide 8” of clearance between the bottom of all
the ducts and the finished ceiling to accommodate
3. Exterior and bearing walls have a two-hour (minimum) light fixtures.
fire-resistance rating. From top of roof
10. Parapets must extend 2’-0” above the top of adjacent level
4. The ceiling height of the laboratory is 15’-0”, the ceiling roof decks.
height of the remaining first floor spaces is 8’-4”, and the
What we call in this ceiling height of the second floor spaces is 9’-0”. 11. The frost depth is 5’-0” below grade.

industry A.F.F. 5. Ceilings are used as return air plenums. All ceilings are
non-rated.

6. Assume fire/smoke dampers and transfer grilles are

provided as needed.
Items highlighted are a gift,
you don't have to worry about
them

Program is very similar to the one on the test

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1- Plenum Depth.
Sufficient clearance for lighting
and ducts. Make sure you
select the deepest duct for that
floor.
2- Partitions Rating.
Identify the correct rating.
2hr walls to the bottom of the
deck.
3- Joist correctly sized.
They most align with the plan
layout.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=DDSYme3LFU0
There is an NCARB Youtube channel with
all these videos. Very Helpful!
The Million-Dollar question
How do you get scored?
1- Correct ceiling heights. Draw the grade line. If
They come from the program, you miss this line is
height after finish floor. automatic failure
2- Correct duct size and location.
3- Correct foundation depth. below
the grade line.
4- Draw the slab on grade. This
can be above or below the grade
line.
You get scored by a
computer who is looking
for specific mistakes.
Don't do more than what
is requested by the
program.
 DIMENSIONAL CHART DIMENSIONAL CHART
FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR
Ceiling Height 8’-4”
Lighting 0’-8” h= deepest duct
Deepest Duct ?
Joist Depth ? 8" for light fixt
Frost Depth 5’-0”
Parapet 2’-0”

SECOND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR

Ceiling Height 9’-0”
Lighting 0’-8”
Deepest Duct ? 8'-4"
Joist Depth ?

LABORATORY (DOUBLE HEIGHT) LABORATORY (DOUBLE HEIGHT)

Ceiling Height 15’-0”
Lighting 0’-8”
Deepest Duct ?
Joist Depth ?

Do the Math in your sketch paper .................................................................Or stack sketch rectangles

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Different information in different layers. The zoom tool, is your best friend.
Use the layer tool to turn them on and Practice using it.
off just like in AutoCAD.

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 Make sure to check the
one coming out of the
riser

FIRST FLOOR
height
- Duct dimensions are given as width x length

so...

First floor duct + joist space = 24” + 24” = 4’-0” (Laboratory = 20” + 32” = 4’-4”
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SECOND FLOOR

- Duct dimensions are given as width x length

so...

Second floor duct + joist space = 20” + 24” = 3’-8” (Laboratory = 20” + 32” = 4’-4”
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 From NCARB exam guide
If it wasn't cut by the cut line,
Don't show it

Interior footing
showed as 1'-0"
deep.
 1 Minor

2 Major 3 Major
1 Major
feature
What is wrong in this solution?

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Wrong Partition
rating

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What about this one?

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It should go to the
bottom of the deck.

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5. ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act
established standards for accessibility
nationwide. These standards are
applicable to all jurisdictions and should
be applied to all projects.

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5. ADA Building Blocks

[Clearances]

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5. ADA
[Clearances]

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5. ADA
[Clearances]

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5. ADA
[Reach Distances]

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5. ADA
[Reach Distances]

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5. ADA
[Reach Distances]

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5. ADA
[Accessible Routes]

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5. ADA
[Accessible Routes]

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5. ADA
[Accessible Routes]

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5. ADA
[Accessible Routes]

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5. ADA
[Elevators]

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5. ADA
[Elevators]

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5. ADA
[Elevators]

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5. ADA
[Restrooms]

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REVIEW QUESTIONS

&

IMPORTANT TOPICS

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Important Topics:

It is important to review the following topics that will likely appear on the exam:

- Difference between A-201 General Conditions and Spec Division 1 - General

Requirements
Where is the gray area?:
- Specifications divisions 010-Specialties
• 011- Equipment
- ADA dimensions • 012- Furnishings
• 013-Special
Constructions
- Critical Path Method
Know the differences between the delivery
- Project delivery methods (advantages/disadvantages) methods.

- Life cycle cost estimating

- AIA 201 The client, the contractor, the Architect. Know the differences on what can they do, or don't do,
according to this document . (ie. stop work)

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Discussion Question:

AIA document A-201 is a contract between which two parties?

a. owner - architect

b. architect - contractor

c. consultant - contractor

d. owner - contractor

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Discussion Question:

AIA document A-201 is a contract between which two parties?

a. owner - architect

b. architect - contractor

c. consultant - contractor

d. owner - contractor

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Discussion Question:

In general, what is the minimum amount of time an architect should give contractors
to prepare a bid?

a. 1 week

b. 2 weeks

c. 3 weeks

d. 4 weeks

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Discussion Question:

In general, what is the minimum amount of time an architect should give contractors
to prepare a bid?

a. 1 week

b. 2 weeks

c. 3 weeks

d. 4 weeks

2 weeks is acceptable, however a more complicated project that requires a truncated

bid schedule as short as this will often contain many contingencies in the bid.

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Discussion Question:

Define the following:

Included in a construction cost estimate. Initially 5% of the total construction cost

(including equipment and furnishings) that is added to the total construction budget to
cover unforeseen costs such as alterations due to unavoidable site conditions. It is not
intended to cover increases in the scope of a project. The percentage may be higher
for renovation projects.

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Discussion Question:

Define the following:

Included in a construction cost estimate. Initially 5% of the total construction cost

(including equipment and furnishings) that is added to the total construction budget to
cover unforeseen costs such as alterations due to unavoidable site conditions. It is not
intended to cover increases in the scope of a project. The percentage may be higher
for renovation projects.

Contingency Allowance

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Discussion Question:

Define the following:

A claim against an owner’s property for outstanding payment of labor, materials, or

services for that property. An architect or engineer may be entitled to impose this
claim.

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Discussion Question:

Define the following:

A claim against an owner’s property for outstanding payment of labor, materials, or

services for that property. An architect or engineer may be entitled to impose this
claim.

Lien

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Discussion Question:

Define the general purpose of the following AIA documents:

1. A-series
2. B-series
3. C-series
4. D-series
5. G-series

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Discussion Question:

Define the general purpose of the following AIA documents:

1. A-series
2. B-series
3. C-series
4. D-series
5. G-series

1. Various forms of agreement between owner and contractor

2. Various forms of agreement between an owner and an architect for professional

services

3. Various forms of agreement between an architect and other professionals such as

engineers and consultants

4. Architect-industry documents, including calculation standards for area and volume

for budgeting and cost estimating.

5. Office administration documents for securing goods and services and administering
and closing our project agreements.

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 Most important to know.....but don't neglect the rest
Discussion Question:

The content of these contracts is reference on the ARE:

A-101: Standard form of agreement between owner and contractor

A-201: General conditions of the contract for construction

A-701: Instructions to bidders

C-401: Standard form of agreement between architect and consultant

A-305: Contractor’s qualification statement

G-701: Change order

G-702: Application and certificate for payment

G-703: Continuation Sheet (of G-702)

G-704: Certificate of substantial completion

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Discussion Question:

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Discussion Question:

A contractor’s ability to obtain a performance bond for a s specific construction

contract is determined by the:

a. owner

b. architect

c. contractor

d. surety

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Discussion Question:

A contractor’s ability to obtain a performance bond for a s specific construction

contract is determined by the:

a. owner
Neither the
b. architect
Architect nor the
client is a bank
c. contractor

d. surety

In finance, a surety, surety bond or guaranty involves a promise by one party to

assume responsibility for the debt obligation of a borrower if that borrower defaults.
The person or company providing this promise is also known as a “surety.”

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Discussion Question:

Upon completion and distribution, the copyright on an architect’s drawings belongs to:

a. owner

b. architect

c. contractor

d. local governing agency

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Discussion Question:

Upon completion and distribution, the copyright on an architect’s drawings belongs to:

a. owner

b. architect

c. contractor

d. local governing agency

These documents are considered “instruments of service” and may not be used for
other undertakings by an architect’s client.

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Discussion Question:

According to AIA document A-201, an architect’s periodic site visits during

construction are considered:

a. supervisions

b. inspections

c. observations

d. examinations

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Discussion Question:

According to AIA document A-201, an architect’s periodic site visits during

construction are considered:

a. supervisions

b. inspections

c. observations

d. examinations

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Discussion Question:

When does the architect have the authority to order an aesthetic design change that
will add two weeks to the construction time?

a. with the owner’s verbal approval of the changes

b. with the contractor’s approval in writing

c. any time during the construction administration

d. upon completion of a change order

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Discussion Question:

When does the architect have the authority to order an aesthetic design change that
will add two weeks to the construction time?

a. with the owner’s verbal approval of the changes

b. with the contractor’s approval in writing

c. any time during the construction administration

d. upon completion of a change order

An architect may order changes affecting the contract time or contract sum only with
the consent of the owner in the form of a construction change directive, or with the
additional consent of the contractor in a change order.

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Discussion Question:

What describes the following?

1. Granted by a zoning board to achieve a purpose deemed by the board to be in the

public interest. A school or hospital located in a residentially zoned area, for example,
may have been granted this type of permission

2, Special permission to deviate from there standard zoning regulations. It is sought

by presenting the desired deviation before a local administrative authority (generally a
board of zoning appeals or a board of adjustment).

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Discussion Question:

What describes the following?

1. Granted by a zoning board to achieve a purpose deemed by the board to be in the

public interest. A school or hospital located in a residentially zoned area, for example,
may have been granted this type of permission

Conditional Use

2, Special permission to deviate from there standard zoning regulations. It is sought

by presenting the desired deviation before a local administrative authority (generally a
board of zoning appeals or a board of adjustment).

Variance

Know the differences .......should be the tittle of this book.

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Discussion Question:

The owner of a one-story, single family residence would like to expand their
undersized living room by 8 feet. The exterior wall of the existing living room is within
2 feet of the setback. What is the most likely course of action?

a. request a lien release

b. apply for a variance

c. recommend to the owner that the room be expanded by 2 feet

d. apply for a conditional use permit

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Discussion Question:

The owner of a one-story, single family residence would like to expand their
undersized living room by 8 feet. The exterior wall of the existing living room is within
2 feet of the setback. What is the most likely course of action?

a. request a lien release

b. apply for a variance

c. recommend to the owner that the room be expanded by 2 feet

d. apply for a conditional use permit

- a lien release relieves an owner of a lien placed on the property due to outstanding
payment of labor and materials

- the cost of a 2 foot expansion would likely outweigh the benefit of the additional
space

- a conditional use permit is issued int eh interest of public welfare

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Discussion Question:

At what point(s) does an architect inspect construction?

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Discussion Question:

At what point(s) does an architect inspect construction?

Substantial Completion

Final Completion

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Discussion Question:

Define the following:

A sum of money established in the contract, paid by the contractor to the owner for
failure to complete the job on schedule. Contract may also include a Bonus Clause for
completing the work in advance.

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Discussion Question:

Define the following:

A sum of money established in the contract, paid by the contractor to the owner for
failure to complete the job on schedule. Contract may also include a Bonus Clause for
completing the work in advance.

Liquidated Damages

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FURTHER READING
& PRACTICE Highly recommended to do for practice. You can
borrow it from the center.

CDS SESSION #3
• NALSA flash cards
• Ballast practice questions (these contain detailed explanations of answer choices both correct and
incorrect)
• Kaplan Final Exam (in the back of the Kaplan Site Planning and Design review book)
• Kaplan Questions and Answers (a separate publication composed entirely of multiple choice
questions and answers)
• Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation What to know?
• ADA 2010 The differences between:
• Vignette! 1-Preservation
2-Rehabilitation
• Schiff Hardin Lectures 3-Restoration
• AIA Sample Contracts 4-Reconstruction
Nalsa-Archiflash has a synopsis

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Thank You!

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