Construction & Evaluation

Course curriculum

1. Breakout 1 - Pre-Construction Concepts
1. Pre-Construction Concepts - Introduction
2. Pre-Construction Services Defined
3. Architect's Duties by Delivery Method
4. AIA Bid Resources
5. Related AIA Clauses
6. Pre-Construction Concepts - Summary
7. Pre-Construction Concepts - Sample Question 1
8. Pre-Construction Concepts - Knowledge Check
1. Documents & Controls - Introduction
2. Document packages
3. Project Manual
4. Bidding Documents
5. Contract Documents
6. Bidding Document Distribution
7. Pre-Bid Meeting
8. Pre-Qualification of Bidders
9. Documents & Controls - Summary
10. Documents & Controls - Sample Question 1
11. Documents & Controls - Knowledge Check
1. Evaluation & Selection of Contractors - Introduction
2. Schedule of Values for Bidding
3. Bid Review Criteria
4. Receiving Bids
5. Bid Review
6. Evaluation & Selection of Contractors - Summary
7. Evaluation & Selection of Contractors - Sample Question 1
1. Value Engineering - Introduction
2. Value Engineering Concepts
3. Fast, Good, or Cheap
4. Contractual Considerations
5. Design and Cost Impacts
6. Sustainability and Life-cycle Cost
7. Value Engineering - Summary
8. Value Engineering - Sample Question 1
1. Breakout 2 - Construction Concepts
1. The Role of the Architect - Introduction
2. Site Observation Documentation
3. Site Observation Action Items
4. Architect's Obligations On-Site
5. Architect's Limits of Responsibility On-Site
6. Design Intent
7. Means & Methods
8. The Role of the Architect - Summary
9. The Role of the Architect - Sample Question 1
1. Construction Specifications - Introduction
2. Structure of Specifications
3. Specification Writing
4. Proprietary Specifications
5. Performance Specifications
6. Descriptive Specifications
7. Reference Standard Specifications
8. Construction Specifications - Summary
9. Construction Specifications - Sample Question 1
1. Construction Processes - Introduction
2. Submittals
3. Submittal Schedule
4. The Submittal Stamp
5. Shop Drawings
6. Product Data
7. Samples
8. Informational Submittals
9. Material Substitutions
10. Requests for Information (RFIs)
11. Construction Processes - Summary
12. Construction Processes - Sample Question 1
1. Construction Changes - Introduction
2. The Merit of Value
3. Architect's Supplemental Instructions
4. Change Orders
5. Construction Change Directives
6. Construction Changes - Summary
7. Construction Changes - Sample Question 1
1. Evaluation of Construction - Introduction
2. Applications for Payment
3. Schedule of Values for Payment
4. Evaluating the Work
5. Construction Progress
6. Construction Delays
7. Retainage
8. Evaluation of Construction - Summary
9. Evaluation of Construction - Sample Question 1
1. Breakout 3 - Post-Construction Concepts
1. Closeout - Introduction
2. Closeout Documents
3. Record Drawings
4. Punch List
5. Substantial Completion
6. Final Application for Payment
7. Warranties
8. Statute of Repose
9. Statute of Limitations
10. Closeout - Summary
11. Closeout - Sample Question 1
1. Post-Occupancy - Introduction
2. Post-Occupancy Evaluations
3. Responding to Post-Occupancy Findings
4. Knowledge Management Systems
5. Information Management Systems
6. Integrating Knowledge and Information Systems
7. User Surveys
8. Building Commissioning
9. Post-Occupancy - Summary
10. Post-Occupancy - Sample Question 1

About this course

118 lessons
8 hours of video content
Taught by Kevin Griendling, AIA

Instructor

Kevin Griendling, AIA

Kevin Griendling is a licensed architect, educator, and mentor with over a decade of experience helping candidates pass the ARE. He’s taught architecture, created the Prepare for the ARE series on Pluralsight, and developed the xQ ARE 5.0 practice app. Licensed in eight states with broad practice experience, Kevin offers real-world insight and clear, supportive guidance. His goal is simple: help you navigate the licensure process with confidence—and pass.

Construction & Evaluation

Course curriculum

Welcome to PrepARE!

Strategies for Success

Introduction to Construction & Evaluation

Breakout 1 - Pre-Construction Concepts

1.1 - Pre-Construction Concepts

1.2 - Documents & Controls

1.3 - Evaluation & Selection of Contractors

1.4 - Value Engineering

Breakout 2 - Construction Concepts

2.1 - The Role of The Architect

2.2 - Construction Specifications

2.3 - Construction Processes

2.4 - Construction Changes

2.5 - Evaluation of Construction

Breakout 3 - Post-Construction Concepts

3.1 - Closeout

3.2 - Post-Occupancy

About this course

Instructor

Kevin Griendling, AIA