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More Than Half of Emerging Professionals Take the ARE While Completing IDP

7/8/14 by Samantha Miller

Data, NCARB by the Numbers

49 jurisdictions offer early eligibility, or the ability to take the exam while completing the IDP. Read More

Where are the Female Supervisors?

6/30/14 by Carolyn Spellman

Supervisor, Data, NCARB by the Numbers

The gender parity is roughly the same for NCARB Record applicants. Read More

Sneak Peek: 2014 NCARB by the Numbers

6/8/14 by Carolyn Spellman

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This year’s NCARB by the Numbers reveals some interesting—and surprising—trends. Read More

2013 Survey of Registered Architects: A Closer Look

1/30/14 by Lou-Ann Belk

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Take a closer look at the 2013 Survey of Registered Architects. Read More

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Just 75 days left until NCARB's 100th anniversary. Celebrate by learning more about the United States before licensure existed! Image courtesy of the Library of Congress. Beginning of Licensure As building technology began to develop in the late 1800s, a series of devastating building failures highlighted the need for standards that would protect the public. Finally, in 1897, Illinois became the first U.S. jurisdiction to regulate the profession. VIDEO: Pre-licensure... Beginning of Licensure – NCARB
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