A battle between giants! The California Building Code goes head to head with the California Building Standards Code. The fans are on their feet. Who shall prevail? Podcast Episode 069. In this episode, I put the California Building Code and the California Building Standards Code head to head in a battle royale to see who will come [...]
On July 1, 2012, the Design Professionals Lien Law was repealed in California, leaving many of us to wonder if it just disappeared altogether.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published a great article titled "Design Professional Liens: Gone But Not Forgotten" and described how the law was repealed, but for the most part, was folded into [...]
Focusing on the right regulations in California for studying for the California Supplemental Exam is an important component so you're not becoming overwhelmed or wasting precious time. Podcast Episode 040. I discuss Knowledge Statement #19 including the California Coastal Act, California Clean Air Act, California Public Contract Code, Field Act, and Hospital Facilities Seismic Safety Act [...]
As licensed professionals practicing in the state of California, we as architects, are held to a higher standard because of the huge responsibility that is place upon us. It's important that we have a crystal clear understanding of what it means to be a licensed architect practicing in California. Podcast Episode 039. I introduce the Video [...]
Accessibility provision of the California Building Code are an important part of the California Supplemental Exam. We need to make sure we are clear on the requirements as it pertains to the Exam and our own architectural practice. Podcast Episode 034. Knowledge Statement #14: Knowledge of Accessibility Provisions of the California Building Code CAB updates the [...]
About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #21: Elements of Legal Contract as Required by the Architects Practice Act I share advice for those of you who are feeling overwhelmed on how to begin Bryan sends in a great question that many candidates are wondering about Upcoming Socal Seminar, Saturday May 21 Upcoming Seminars for June, [...]
About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #10: Essential Services Buildings Seismic Safety Act of 1986 Download the Act here in one document; RIGHT CLICK Here to Download ACT; $200 April Amazon Giftcard Feedback Contest - Help me improve my materials! Whether you've already taking the Exam or are still studying, YOU can Enter to Win [...]
About this Episode: Why am I being selfish today? I received my first two reviews on itunes! $200 April Amazon Giftcard Feedback Contest - Help me improve my materials! Whether you've already taking the Exam or are still studying, YOU can Enter to Win a $200 Amazon Gift Card by submitting your recommendations/suggestions for [...]
About this Episode: Candidates have begun taking the Exam! Knowledge Statement #11: California Building Standards Code Click for more info California Building Standards Commission Website Click for the Guide to Title 24 Click for more info on California Code of Regulations Find us on itunes Like what you've heard? I would greatly appreciate you [...]
About this Episode: Tony sent in a question about lateral load systems Takeshi sent in a question about the Design Professionals Lien Knowledge Statement #18: Design Professionals & Mechanics' Lien Roger Waters' The Wall Tour January Seminar Info Like what you've heard? I would greatly appreciate you leaving a comment here and/or submitting a [...]
