ARE Live: Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PDD Exam 2025
Update: 2025-10-22
Description
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Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PDD exam.
On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Development & Documentation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PDD exam and we'll cover topics related to evaluating insulation assemblies for code compliance, selecting specification type based on performance goals, writing specifications with proprietary product alternates, choosing elevator controls for residential mid-rise and specifying durable, low-maintenance materials for schools.
Timestamps:
5:30 - Question No. 1
14:07 - Question No. 2
26:57 - Question No. 3
34:02 - Question No. 4
36:57 - Question No. 5
See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast
Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PDD exam.
On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Development & Documentation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PDD exam and we'll cover topics related to evaluating insulation assemblies for code compliance, selecting specification type based on performance goals, writing specifications with proprietary product alternates, choosing elevator controls for residential mid-rise and specifying durable, low-maintenance materials for schools.
Timestamps:
5:30 - Question No. 1
14:07 - Question No. 2
26:57 - Question No. 3
34:02 - Question No. 4
36:57 - Question No. 5
See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast
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