Welcome to the California Supplemental Exam Podcast!

This is the ONLY podcast dedicated to help candidates sift through and understand the overwhelming amount of material required to become a licensed architect in the State of California. Each week David discusses the knowledge, materials, and resources to successfully prepare for and pass the California Supplemental Exam.

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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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025. CSE podcast – The Results Are In!

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: Congratulations are in order! Offer for the Online Multiple Choice Exam Simulator for those of you who did not pass Upcoming Socal Seminar, Saturday June 25 Upcoming Seminars for July, & August – Sign up now http://californiasupplementalexam.com/seminars/ Online Multiple Choice Exam Simulator –  Update Want [...]

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024. CSE podcast – Knowledge of Contents of Design Drawings and Related Documents Required for Agency Approval

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #40: Knowledge of contents of design drawings and related documents required for agency approvals Announcing the Facebook CSEprep.com fan page. Join the CSE community! www.facebook.com/cseprep BETA testing is open again! looking for a few more beta testers. Must submit 20 Questions and Answers [...]

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023. CSE podcast – Knowledge of the Relationships between Architect, Owner, and Contractor

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #47: Knowledge of interrelationships among Owner, Architect, and Contractor Want to know more about my personal story, check out “the pursuit of mindful living” Tim sends in a question about architects’ responsibilities and finding out which agencies are involved in a project Upcoming [...]

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022. CSE podcast – Elements of Legal Contract as Required by the Architects Practice Act

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] 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 [...]

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021. CSE podcast – How Practicing within the Standard of Care Limits Professional Liability

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] About this Episode: Knowledge Statement #38: How practicing within the standard of care limits professional liability exposure $200 April Amazon Giftcard Feedback Contest Winner is chosen and announced! Upcoming Socal Seminar, Saturday May 21 Upcoming Seminars for June, July, & August – Sign up now http://californiasupplementalexam.com/seminars/ Carina send [...]

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