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ARE Update: Online Proctoring Launch Date Moved to December 14

NCARB has delayed the launch of online proctoring. The new expected launch date is December 14, 2020. Released October 19, 2020

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Historic Preservation Part 3: How to Plan, Design, & Construct the Preservation Project

Whether it is a house museum, a residence, a courthouse, or a church, every building must be safe to enter, use, and exit. It is as important to...
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ARE Update: NCARB Announces Changes to Exam Navigation and Timing

NCARB has announced several changes to the exam's timing and navigation. Released October 6, 2020.

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ARE Update: Board of Directors Releases Statement Regarding Exam Changes

The NCARB Board of Directors has released a statement regarding upcoming changes to the exam. Released September 29, 2020.

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AXP Portfolio Supervisor Training

This is a required training course for those who have accepted the role of reviewing an AXP Portfolio for an employee they supervise. It explains the...
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ARE Update: Digital Whiteboard Replacing Physical Scratch Paper

A digital whiteboard will replace paper-and-pencil scratch paper for online and in-person exams. Released September 24, 2020.

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Historic Preservation Part 2: What Is Historic?

We preserve buildings to tell our stories, provide continuity in our culture, and stabilize our structures for public safety. In the past century...
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Baseline on Belonging: Overview Report

Read initial findings from NCARB and NOMA's joint study exploring how diverse professionals experience obstacles on the path to licensure.
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ARE Update: ARE Online Testing Launches Mid-November

ARE candidates will be able to schedule online-proctored appointments in mid-November 2020. Released September 1, 2020.

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ARE Update: New Rolling Clock Extension and Remote Proctoring Update

NCARB is issuing an additional six-month rolling clock extension to ARE candidates. Released August 18, 2020.

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