ARE 5.0 Divisions
AIA contracts and forms are referenced throughout the ARE 5.0 divisions. AREXAM focuses specifically on the AIA contracts and forms commonly referenced in the Practice Management (PcM), Project Management (PjM), and Construction & Evaluation (CE) divisions.
You’ll get access to 450 exam-style practice questions and over 1,000 contract-based flashcards designed around the AIA contracts and forms referenced by NCARB. The questions are designed to reflect the tone, structure, logic, and difficulty of the ARE 5.0 exams and include clear explanations with relevant contract section references. Each division includes one year of access with a one-time payment and no subscription.
ARE 5.0 Divisions
Practice Management (PcM)
This division focuses on the business side of architecture, including firm operations, financial management, professional practice, risk management, and contracts that define the architect’s services.
Contracts covered: B101–2017, C401–2017, A201–2017
Focus areas: Firm finances, business operations, risk management, professional liability, business structures, contracts defining architectural services, architect-consultant relationships, insurance, ethics, practice methodologies, project delivery methods, and professional practice.
Questions: 150 ARE 5.0 exam-style questions with detailed explanations.
Flashcards: 150 flashcards covering key concepts across the contracts referenced throughout the PcM division.
Access: Full access for 1 year with a one-time payment and no subscription.
Project Management (PjM)
This division focuses on project planning, consultant coordination, project delivery methods, scheduling, quality management, and how contracts define responsibilities between project participants throughout project execution.
Contracts covered: B101–2017, C401–2017, A201–2017, A133–2019, A141–2014, A195–2008, A295–2008, A701–2018, B143–2014, B195–2008 and A101–2017.
Focus areas: Project planning, scheduling, consultant coordination, project delivery methods, quality management, contract administration, additional services, construction phase services, change management, cost control, and more.
Questions: 150 ARE 5.0 exam-style questions with detailed explanations.
Flashcards: 500 flashcards covering key concepts across the contracts referenced throughout the PjM division.
Access: Full access for 1 year with a one-time payment and no subscription.
Construction & Evaluation (CE)
This division focuses on the construction phase of a project, including procurement and bidding procedures, construction observation, contract administration, submittals, RFIs, applications for payment, change management, and project closeout.
Contracts and Forms covered: A201–2017, A101–2017, G702–1992, G703–1992, G701–2017, G704–2017, G709–2018, A701–2018, B101–2017, and C401–2017.
Focus areas: Procurement and bidding procedures, construction observation, contract administration, submittals and RFIs, payment applications, change orders, substantial completion, project closeout, claims, and dispute resolution.
Questions: 150 ARE 5.0 exam-style questions with detailed explanations.
Flashcards: 400 flashcards covering key concepts across the contracts and forms referenced throughout the CE division.
Access: Full access for 1 year with a one-time payment and no subscription.
Bundle (PcM, PjM and CE) Save $18
What’s included: All contracts, questions, and flashcards included in the PcM, PjM, and CE divisions.
Focus areas: Complete contract-focused ARE 5.0 preparation covering firm management, project management, project delivery methods, risk management, contracts, construction administration, bidding and negotiation, payments, submittals, closeout, and dispute resolution.
Questions: 450 ARE 5.0 exam-style questions with detailed explanations.
Flashcards: 1050 contract-based flashcards with key concepts and contract references.
Access: Full access for 1 year with a one-time payment and no subscription.