ARE Live: Project Planning & Design Practice Exam | ARE 5.0 PPD Exam 2026

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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 Planning & Design division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PPD exam and we'll cover topics related to coordinating with civil engineers on accessible route conflicts, selecting fire sprinkler systems for unconditioned freeze-prone spaces, anticipating structural and MEP impacts of rooftop generators, coordinating beam and ductwork conflicts in tight ceilings and resolving tree placement conflicts with underground utility lines.

Timestamps: 4:41 - Question No. 1 12:01 - Question No. 2 16:50 - Question No. 3 23:33 - Question No. 4 35:59 - Question No. 5

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