Construction & Evaluation (CE) is one of six virtual prep courses AIA NoVA offers annually. Each class provides attendees with an opportunity to learn from top-notch design professionals while gaining knowledge that can be used to prepare for each section of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®). Advance registration is required by 5:00PM ET on the Thursday directly prior to each Saturday seminar. REGISTER NOW!

Course Description
Prepare for the Construction and Evaluation section of the Architect Registration Examination® 5.0 (ARE® 5.0) with our comprehensive course. As one of the six divisions in ARE® 5.0, this program delves into construction, contract administration, and post-occupancy evaluation of projects. Explore critical areas like construction observation, shop drawing and submittal review, bidding and negotiation, and project closeout, all essential elements for safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants. Join us for a practical and thorough preparation experience.

Learning Objectives

• Investigate and analyze contractor qualifications, assessing relevant experience for the project type to ensure that the construction process is executed by competent workforces, thus safeguarding public well-being.
• Observe construction progress through virtual site visits, ensuring compliance with life safety requirements, quality standards, and specifications, along with adherence to program design requirements outlined in permitted documents.
• Assess non-conforming construction work identified during virtual site visits and propose resolutions to bring the project into conformance to ensure occupant safety and adherence to administrative procedures and protocols.
• Analyze the performance of a building during its initial year of use, incorporating sustainability rating systems to verify target achievements, particularly in relation to occupant health. Additionally, as part of the Project Closeout & Evaluation process, participants will formulate effective solutions to address any identified performance issues.

Series Schedule
Feb. 07 – Practice Management (6 AIA LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
Mar. 07 – Project Management (6 AIA LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
Apr. 11 – Programming & Analysis (5 AIA LU | HSW), 10:00am-3:00pm
May 16 – Project Planning & Design (6 AIA LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
June 06 – Project Development & Documentation (6 AIA LU | HSW), 10:00am-4:00pm
July 18 – Construction & Evaluation (5 AIA LU | HSW), 10:00am-3:00pm

Cost: 
Individual Seminar Classes: $50 (AIA Member); $75 (Non-Member)
Complete Series Bundle Discount Package*: $250 (AIA Member); $375 (Non-Member)
*You must purchase tickets for all 6 courses at one time, to receive one course FREE (use discount code 2026AREBundle during check out).

Cancellation requests must be received via email (to [email protected]) no later than 5:00pm on the Wednesday immediately prior to the Saturday class to receive a refund (minus credit card and processing fees). Any session missed will not be refunded; however, paid registrants will receive any pre-/post-session class materials. Class materials from any refunded session will not be provided. Registrants who purchase the series bundle package are eligible for one class refund (minus credit card and processing fees) and will not receive the class materials.  Any additional classes missed are not eligible for refund; however, you will receive class materials.

AIA NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Provider Number: A058
Course: NOVA2026-007
Session: 1