ARE Live: Construction & Evaluation Practice Exam | ARE 5.0 CE Exam 2026

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=are_live_podcast Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the CE exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Construction & Evaluation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the CE exam and we'll cover topics related to calculating allowance adjustments and contract cost impacts, using allowances for incomplete bidding information, managing nonconforming work during construction administration, documenting accepted exceptions at substantial completion and preparing change orders under AIA contract documents Timestamps: 4:40 - Question No. 1 10:53 - Question No. 2 18:18 - Question No. 3 29:17 - Question No. 4 35:21 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast