Project Development & Documentation

PDD

Course curriculum

1. Welcome to Project Development & Documentation
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2. Course Structure
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1. Structural Design
1. Terms & Concepts - Introduction
2. Structural Code and Design Properties
3. Terms
4. Material Concepts: Concrete
5. Material Concepts: Masonry
6. Material Concepts: Steel
7. Material Concepts: Wood
8. Static & Dynamic Forces
9. Openings
10. Terms & Concepts - Summary
11. Terms & Concepts - Sample Question
1. Seismic Design - Introduction
2. Movement
3. Ground Amplification
4. Period & Resonance
5. Damping
6. Ductility & Stiffness
7. Seismic Design - Summary
8. Seismic Design - Sample Question
1. Member Strategies - Introduction
2. Free Body Diagrams
3. Shear
4. Moment
5. Deflection
6. Tension & Compression
7. Failure
8. Member Strategies - Summary
9. Member Strategies - Sample Question
1. Envelope Development & Detailing
1. Envelope-Structure Compatibility - Introduction
2. Envelope Layers
3. Cladding Systems
4. Framed Cavity Walls
5. Concrete Walls
6. CMU Walls
7. Composite Walls
8. Envelope-Structure Compatibility - Summary
9. Envelope-Structure Compatibility - Sample Question
1. Environmental Control Layers - Introduction
2. Control Targets
3. A Glass of Water
4. Redundancy vs. Dependency
5. Layering in Unitized or Integrated Systems
6. Layering in Cavity Walls
7. Layering in Mass Walls
8. Layering in Composite Walls
9. Environmental Control Layers - Summary
10. Environmental Control Layers - Sample Question
1. Cladding Types - Introduction
2. Adhered Finish Systems
3. Veneer Systems
4. Panelized Systems
5. Rainscreen Systems
6. Cladding Types - Summary
7. Cladding Types - Sample Question
1. Building Systems
1. Mechanical Systems - Introduction
2. Mechanical Concepts
3. Heat Gain Method
4. Heating Degree Days
5. Cooling Degree Days
6. BTU Heating Calculations
7. BTU Cooling Calculations
8. Air Changes per Hour
9. Mechanical Systems - Summary
10. Mechanical Systems - Sample Question
1. Electrical Systems - Introduction
2. Electrical Concepts
3. Point Illumination Method
4. Lumen Method
5. Lighting Layout
6. Electrical Systems - Summary
7. Electrical Systems - Sample Question
1. Plumbing Systems - Introduction
2. Water Service
3. Civil-to-Plumbing Scope
4. Slope
5. Waste
6. Roof Drainage
7. Site Drainage
8. Plumbing Integration
9. Plumbing Systems - Summary
10. Plumbing Systems - Sample Question
1. Specialty Systems
1. Fire Protection and Rated Assemblies - Introduction
2. Types of Construction
3. Assemblies
4. Continuity
5. Fire-Resistance Features at Structure
6. Fire-Resistance Features at Openings
7. Fire-Resistance Features at Penetrations
8. Fire Protection and Rated Assemblies - Summary
9. Fire Protection and Rated Assemblies - Sample Question
1. Fire Suppression - Introduction
2. Fire Suppression Terms
3. Fire Suppression by Occupancy
4. Fire Suppression Components
5. Fire Suppression - Summary
6. Fire Suppression - Sample Question
1. Conveying - Introduction
2. Elevator Detailing
3. Emergency Requirements
4. Conveying - Summary
5. Conveying - Sample Question
1. Acoustics - Introduction
2. Properties of Sound
3. Sound Control
4. Acoustic Design
5. Acoustics - Summary
6. Acoustics - Sample Question
1. Drawing Sets
1. Drawing Types and Hierarchies - Introduction
2. Drawing Types
3. Scale & Intent
4. Navigational Aids
5. Sheet Order
6. Drawing Types and Hierarchies - Summary
7. Drawing Types and Hierarchies - Sample Question
1. Sheet Conventions - Introduction
2. General Sheets
3. Compliance Sheets
4. Plan Sheets
5. Elevations Sheets
6. Section Sheets
7. Detail Sheets
8. Schedule & Others
9. Sheet Conventions - Summary
10. Sheet Conventions - Sample Question
1. Drafting Standards - Introduction
2. Linetypes & Lineweights
3. Dimension Standards
4. Tags & Keynotes
5. Symbols & Annotations
6. Drafting Standards - Summary
7. Drafting Standards - Sample Question
1. Drawing Progression - Introduction
2. Progression Logic
3. Detail Placement
4. Scheduled References
5. Atypical Drafting
6. Unsure? Work Backwards
7. Drawing Progression - Summary
8. Drawing Progression - Sample Question
1. Project Scope Representation - Introduction
2. Program & Scale Influence
3. Scope Allocation
4. Consultant Sets
5. Project Scope Representation - Summary
6. Project Scope Representation - Sample Question
1. Project Manual
1. Project Manual Components - Introduction
2. Project Manual Procedural Components
3. Bidding Requirements
4. Contract Forms
5. Conditions of the Contract
6. Project Manual Components - Summary
7. Project Manual Components - Sample Question
1. Specifications - Introduction
2. Types of Specifications
3. Keynote Specifications
4. Outline vs. Full Specifications Coordination
5. Door Hardware
6. Specifications - Summary
7. Specifications - Sample Question
1. Detailed Code Compliance
1. Accessibility Details - Introduction
2. Building Blocks
3. Accessible Routes
4. General Site and Building Elements
5. Plumbing Elements and Facilities
6. Communication Elements and Features
7. Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements
8. Built-in Elements
9. Recreational Facilities
10. Accessibility Details - Summary
11. Accessibility Details - Sample Question
1. Life-Safety Details - Introduction
2. Life-Safety Features at Glazing
3. Means of Egress Components
4. Handrails & Guards
5. Emergency Exit Signs
6. Life-Safety Details - Summary
7. Life-Safety Details - Sample Question
1. Compliance Overlays - Introduction
2. Energy Compliance
3. Historic and Local Overlay
4. Sustainability Compliance
5. Compliance Overlays - Summary
6. Compliance Overlays- Sample Question
1. Cost Estimation
1. Cost Estimation - Introduction
2. Estimation & Calculation
3. Delivery Methods and Estimation
4. Substitutions
5. The Role of Contract Documents
6. Value Engineering
7. Cost Estimation - Summary
8. Cost Estimation - Sample Question

About this course

212 lessons
15.5 hours of video content

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.

Project Development & Documentation

Course curriculum

Welcome to PrepARE!

Strategies for Success

Introduction to Project Development & Documentation

Breakout 1 - Structural Design

1.1 - Terms & Concepts

1.2 - Seismic Design

1.3 - Member Strategies

Breakout 2 - Envelope Development & Detailing

2.1 - Envelope-Structure Compatibility

2.2- Environmental Control Layers

2.3 - Cladding Types

Breakout 3 - Building Systems

3.1 - Mechanical Systems

3.2 - Electrical Systems

3.3 - Plumbing Systems

Breakout 4 - Specialty Systems

4.1 - Fire Protection and Rated Assemblies

4.2 - Fire Suppression

4.3 - Conveying

4.4 - Acoustics

Breakout 5 - Drawing Sets

5.1 - Drawing Types and Hierarchies

5.2 - Sheet Conventions

5.3 - Drafting Standards

5.4 - Drawing Progression

5.5 - Project Scope Representation

Breakout 6 - Project Manual

6.1 - Project Manual Components

6.2 - Specifications

Breakout 7 - Detailed Code Compliance

7.1 - Accessibility Details

7.2 - Life-Safety Details

7.3 - Compliance Overlays

Breakout 8 - Cost Estimation

8.1 - Cost Estimation

About this course

Instructor

Kevin Griendling, AIA