4 years ago I started to work under a licensed architect. Granted it has taken me some time to really determine if this is what I wanted to do, but the light...
I finished my degree but I was initially told by my professors (who did everything to get me to drop out!!) that I would never be licensed because I had a BS...
If you have not seen it yet, I recommend looking at www.archvoices.org It is a site devoted to architectural education and internship, created by and for...
I spoke with Illinois Architecture Licensing Board member Norm Lach recently. He told me that it would be at least six months before the state passes the...
... I think it will still be required, it just means it will follow similar rules to say Wisconsin. Wisconsin allows you to start taking the exams before you...
I'm having trouble with field. But I do participate in office meetings and team building. They keep me locked up at a desk behind a computer at this...
Does your company know that you are close to finishing? Do you have a mentor or supervisor in the office that can help you get assigned to some job visits so...
I made the mistake of catching my boss getting a bj from one of the senior architects.  They have been treating me like shit ever sense. I don't...
In regards to getting out to a site, are there jobs or projects that you have worked on that you know the general contractor? Maybe during the bidding phase...
Besides being a douche bag. No.  I'm sorry. I will get over this. I just hate being stuck. I know a few mechanical and electrical contractors that...
On 1 July 2009, the first phase of IDP 2.0 will be implemented and will: 1. Allow interns—whether or not they are employed—to earn training units by...
... I wanted to sign up for it but cannot afford it. I think it was a little expensive for the courses/program. My company would not reimburse me either....
The following is a message from NCARB: The Emerging Professionals Companion website is currently in a transitional phase as we work to update content, links,...
Hi, is anyone repairing for the ARE? I see online that I can get books from www.ppi2pass.com and www.kaplanaecarchitecture.com Is one option better than the...
Try the ARE Forum at http://www.areforum.org/forums/ There you'll find discussions on the various study materials out there. also, AIA tampa and the NCARB site...
I see a lot of questions and confusion about reciprocity of a Wisconsin architect's license and Illinois. I will share what I know about a person with a...
As you know, single family and two family homes are exempt from requiring a licensed architect under the Illinois Architecture Practice Act: (225 ILCS 305/3)...
The structural engineer aspect never occurred to me but I have seen plans for homes sealed only by a structural engineer. As far as the sealing "work that are...
I will eventually be testing for the ARE in Illinois and i am in the process of gathering all my required hours. I was just going to wait until i have...
This came to me in a email from ncarb some months back. It might help. Six-Month Rule Establish Your NCARB Record Today! The first implementation phase of the...
Here is an excerpt from my website www.idp-il.com, under the Resources>FAQ section Q54. What is the deal with "contemporaneous reporting" of Training Units? ...
i have taken the Leed exam and passed under version 2.2 the accredidation and the certification are a bit different in the V3 or 2009 version. is there any...
I have also taken and passed version 2.2 although that is now in the past. As of July 1, 2009 version 3.0 is the only one you can take. There are many...
I'm afraid I am "between jobs" at the moment and trying to get books for v3. Since I have "time on my hands" I figure this is the opportune time to get it...
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