The AIA C401 Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant is one of the most critical contract documents you need to master for ARE exam success and professional practice.

In this comprehensive episode, Emily breaks down everything you need to know about consultant agreements, from relationship structures to liability protection.

Learn how the C401 connects with your B101 Owner-Architect agreement and A201 General Conditions to create a complete chain of professional responsibilities.

Whether you're studying for PcM, PjM, or CE exams, understanding consultant coordination will protect your practice and help you deliver better projects.

Read the full blogpost for this podcast: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/aia-c401/

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Understanding architect fees and contractor payment structures is crucial for ARE exam success and your architecture career. In this comprehensive episode, we break down every fee structure you need to know, from fixed fees to percentage of construction cost, plus how contractors get paid through lump sum, cost plus, and GMP contracts. Essential knowledge for Practice Management, Project Management, and Construction & Evaluation exams.

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Building code history isn't about memorizing rules. It's about understanding why those rules exist. These 7 famous fires changed building codes forever.

Every building code requirement exists because something went wrong. In this episode, we walk through seven historic fires and building disasters that shaped modern life safety codes.

From the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911 to the Grenfell Tower Fire of 2017, you'll learn the real stories behind egress requirements, sprinkler systems, fire rated walls, and more.

Whether you're studying for the ARE exam or working as a practicing architect, understanding building code history helps you see these requirements as more than rules. They're hard-earned lessons that protect lives.

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- Programming & Analysis (PA 101) https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/programming-analysis-101-are-5-0-exam-prep/

- Project Planning & Design (PPD 101) https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-project-planning-and-design/

- Project Development & Documentation (PDD 101) https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-project-development-and-documentation/

- Building Codes 101 https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-building-codes-101/

- Mechanical Systems 101 https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-mechanical-systems-101/

- AIA Contracts 101 https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-aia-contracts-101/

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Are you procrastinating on your ARE exams? You're not alone. Most candidates delay their license for months or years

Learn why time is your most valuable resource and how to stop making excuses that delay your architecture license.

In this episode, Michael shares his personal journey through the excuse trap and the moment everything changed when he realized the real cost of procrastination.

Getting your architecture license is a 700-1500 hour investment that will be the most important project of your career. Yet many candidates spend months making excuses about money, experience, or timing instead of taking action. This episode breaks down why professional development requires prioritizing time management over perfect conditions.

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Confused about CSI MasterFormat and how it applies to your architecture exams? This episode breaks down everything you need to know about construction specifications organization for the ARE exam and CDT certification. We explain the 50-division system, specification structure, and why understanding MasterFormat is crucial for exam success.

Key exam topics covered:

- CSI MasterFormat vs UniFormat differences (critical for ARE Practice Management)

- 50-division organization system and major division groups

- Three-part specification format (General, Products, Execution)

- Real-world applications in project delivery and construction administration

- Specification organization principles for CDT certification

Read the full blogpost for this podcast: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/masterformat/

This content directly applies to ARE 5.0 divisions including Practice Management, Project Management, and Construction & Evaluation. For CDT candidates, we cover fundamental specification principles that appear throughout the certification exam.

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NCARB has officially announced the 2026 ARE exam changes affecting AXP, case studies, and 12 exam objectives across five divisions.

This comprehensive breakdown explains what's actually changing, when these changes take effect, and exactly how they'll impact your path to licensure.

After analyzing all the objective changes NCARB didn't want to discuss in their webinar, I'm walking you through every detail you need to know.

🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:

Want the complete written analysis with all objective numbers and deeper details?

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- Check out our ARE 101 Courses - https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-study-materials/

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- Check out our CE 101 Course - https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-construction-and-evaluation/

- Check out our PA 101 Course - https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/programming-analysis-101-are-5-0-exam-prep/

- Check out our Mechanical Systems 101 Course - https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-mechanical-systems-101/

- Check out our Building Codes 101 Course - https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-building-codes-101/

- Check out our AIA Contracts 101 course - https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/are-aia-contracts-101/

- Check out our ARE Boot Camp Interactive Coaching (10-week program): https://youngarchitect.com/arebootcamp/

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