Out of state candidates often email me with questions and concerns about feeling at a disadvantage when preparing for the Exam. Well, California is not as different as you might think. Yup, I just said that. Podcast Episode 066. I believe this feeling comes about because out of state candidates may feel they "aren't as familiar with California laws, [...]
On July 1, 2012, the Design Professionals Lien Law was repealed in California, leaving many of us to wonder if it just disappeared altogether. Podcast Episode 065. The AIA California Council published a great article titled "Design Professional Liens: Gone But Not Forgotten" and described how the law was repealed, but for the most part, was folded into [...]
Issuing the Certificate of Substantial Completion is an important milestone in the contract administration process. It's important to know the significance. Podcast Episode 064. I discuss the importance of Substantial Completion and take a look at the A201 General Conditions, Article 9.8 and how it impacts on certain milestones. This is an important concept for preparing [...]
There is talk about a new cut score of 73 but it is only a rumor, and we know what rumors can lead to, don't we? Podcast Episode 063. I released CSE Video Tip #9 and in it, i discussed this rumored 73 cut score. A representative from CAB contacted me with a concern about misleading candidates and [...]
I have been wanting to record this episode for quite awhile because I frequently receive questions from candidates asking where they should begin listening to the CSE podcast. Podcast Episode 062. All of the content from episode 1 to episode 41 is based on the individual Knowledge Statements. If you have purchased the Ultimate Whole Enchilada, [...]
It appears 70% is the minimum score required to pass the California Supplemental Exam. It's important to realize sometimes, good enough is...well, good enough. Podcast Episode 061. I discuss the 70% minimum score required to pass the California Supplemental Exam. Although, you will need to satisfy minimums in each of the five Categories, the minimum overall score is [...]
I discuss, in a very simplified way, the differences between law, code, regulations, and an act. Simply put, a law is a rule enacted by a legislative body that forms the basis of both federal and state law. Podcast Episode 060. Individuals and businesses must abide by both federal and state law or deal with consequences [...]
This topic is a great example of the actual practice in the real world being different than the ideal world. In this episode I refer to two AIA documents, the B201, Article 2.6.2 Evaluations of the Work and A201, Article 12.3 Acceptance of Nonconforming Work. Podcast Episode 059. In the real world, when we, as the [...]
I have not devoted an episode to discussing Exam Security before, mainly because I hadn't really thought about the importance of stating the obvious. Until I was contacted by the California Architects Board... Podcast Episode 058. I received a call from the California Architects Board last week in regards to the Video Tip I released last week [...]
Last week, I was able to guide 3 newbies all the way to the top of Mt. Whitney 14,505', the tallest peak in the lower 48. Podcast Episode 057. I also discuss the 5 Items that you can use to gauge how determined you REALLY are in passing the Exam. The 5 items are; Begin [...]
