ARE Security Podcast
The Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) is a psychometrically justifiable and legally defensible process that measures the level of competence necessary to practice architecture independently, and NCARB takes upholding its integrity very seriously. Director, ARE Erica Brown, AIA, discusses the difference between helping fellow candidates and disclosing exam content—and the consequences.

CE Seminar: Interview With "Hidden Risks" Presenters
NCARB offers its first CE Seminar, "The Hidden Risks of Green Buildings," in Chicago on 17 June 2009. In this interview, presenters J. David Odom, ASHRAE, and Richard Scott, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, discuss how in today’s competitive marketplace just understanding “green building” is not enough. By learning how to reduce the risks of failure in green designs you’ll make yourself more marketable.

IDP Through Certification Podcast
Discover what you need to know about the IDP, the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®), and NCARB certification.

Six-Month Rule Podcast
Learn about the Six-Month Rule at your desk with NCARB’s Assistant Directors of IDP Nick Serfass, AIA, LEED AP, and Rachel Kros, AIA. The Six-Month Rule will go into effect on 1 July 2009 for interns who begin an NCARB Record on or after that date and 1 July 2010 for all interns regardless of application date.

Successful Supervising Podcast
The Supervisor Guidelines have been produced to strengthen the relationship between interns and supervisors and help them work together to fulfill the requirements of the IDP. Director, IDP, Harry M. Falconer Jr., AIA, discusses the crucial role supervisors play in the IDP.

electronic Experience Verification Reporting system (e-EVR) Podcast
NCARB launched the new electronic Experience Verification Reporting system (e-EVR) last December. Learn how this new system makes it easier to report IDP training units and improves the way interns progress through the IDP.

Transitioning to ARE 4.0 Podcast
Erica Brown, AIA, Director, Architect Registration Examination (ARE) answers frequently asked questions about the transition from ARE 3.1 to ARE 4.0. The one-year overlap of ARE 3.1 and ARE 4.0 will end 30 June 2009.