Architecture & Design

036. CSE podcast – Knowledge of Local Laws, Codes, Regulations, and Standards

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #24: Knowledge of local laws, codes, regulations, and standards Within 30 days of taking your Exam? Check out the Online Multiple Choice Exam Simulator! Upcoming Seminars for September, & October – Sign up now http://californiasupplementalexam.com/seminars/ Want to hear  more about my personal journey, check [...]

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035. CSE podcast – Ability To Organize and Evaluate Relevant Program Information to Prepare a Final Program Document

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #8: Ability to organize and evaluate relevant program information to prepare a Final Program Document I discuss the NEW show format – Knowledge Statements will be first! I discuss the update to CAB’s List of Reference Materials Like us on Facebook – Click [...]

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034. CSE podcast – Knowledge of Accessibility Provisions of the California Building Code

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #14:  Knowledge of Accessibility Provisions of the California Building Code CAB updates the Reference Materials List – What does this really mean? CAB’s New Reference Materials List. The Online Multiple Choice Exam Simulator is LAUNCHED! Check out Omces! CSE Video Tips is launched [...]

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033. CSE podcast – Ability to Prepare Construction Documents appropriate to Project Type

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #45: Ability to prepare construction documents appropriate to project type I discuss what is meant by being confident and relaxed on exam day I share a great story about Brian and his exam experience Neil called in a voicemail about nomenclature Like us [...]

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032. CSE podcast – Audience Questions about Streamline Act, Discussion of General Conditions and Solar Plumbing

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: At the beginning of the show I mentioned we’d discuss Knowledge Statement #45 but ran out of time after answering audience questions so I’ll do that Knowledge Statement next week. One last chance and small window to get into the BETA testing program of the [...]

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031. CSE podcast – Knowledge of stakeholders (e.g. environmental groups, citizens’ advisory committes, neighborhood & community organizations)

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #5: Knowledge of stakeholders (e.g. environmental groups, citizens’ advisory committes, neighborhood & community organizations) Chris from San Francisco sends an AWESOME link to AIA commentaries http://www.aia.org/contractdocs/aiab081438 Like us on Facebook – Click the right sidebar “like” button on www.cseprep.com or www.facebook.com/cseprep Upcoming Webinar [...]

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030. CSE podcast – Knowledge of Procedures for Performing Project Closeout

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #52: Knowledge of procedures for performing project closeout Certificate of Substantial Completion Partial Occupancy and Use Certificate of Occupancy Notice of Completion Final Lien Releases Role of Architect Role of Contractor Role of Owner CAB News – CIDP to be discontinued Kate sends [...]

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029. CSE podcast – Knowledge of Architects Role and Responsibilities in Coordinating an Entire Project Team

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #35: Knowledge of architects role and responsibilities in coordinating an entire project team Dino sends in a voicemail about when a written contract is not required and the old candidate study guide Download the “Old Candidate Study Guide” with YMCA project scenario Facebook [...]

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028. CSE podcast – Knowledge of Procedures for Monitoring Construction Costs and Schedules

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #51: Knowledge of procedures for monitoring construction costs and schedules CAB’s CSE Overview Page http://www.cab.ca.gov/candidates/cse.shtml Review of AIA document G702 Application and Certificate for Payment Review of AIA document G706A Contractor’s Affidavit of Lien Releases Link to AIA Documents G Series Summary http://www.aia.org/contractdocs/AIAS076752 [...]

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027. CSE podcast – Knowledge of Local Community Development Agencies

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #28: Knowledge of Local Community Development Agencies Facebook Fan Page – Join the Community www.facebook.com/cseprep Chris send in a great comment Christine sends in a comment about the “Are We Geetting Laz” episode Upcoming Webinar July 20 & 27 Upcoming Seminars for July, [...]

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026. CSE podcast – Are We Getting Lazy and Knowledge of Natural and Human-caused Hazardous Conditions

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: I ask the question “Are we getting lazy” based on observations from recent emails Knowledge Statement #2: Knowledge of Natural and Human-caused Hazardous Conditions Links for websites mentioned in this episode; California Geological Survey California Seismic Safety Commission Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety (Review Pages [...]

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