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You're Already Learning. Why Aren't You Getting Credit?

There's a contradiction at the center of continuing education for professional engineers, and most PEs recogni...Read More

Engineering PDH 08/03/2026

What 1,000 Architects Wanted to Know About AI — And What Jacob Russo Told Them

On June 3, Amber Book hosted AI in Architectural Practice: What Works, What Doesn't, and What's Next with Jaco...Read More

NCARB 07/07/2026

New Online Proctoring Rules for the ARE: What Changed June 1, and What to Do About It

NCARB updated its online proctoring requirements on June 1, 2026 — here's what changed and what to do about it...Read More

ARE 5.0 06/01/2026

What It Takes to Pass the ARE in Under 300 Hours

See how one architect passed all six ARE 5.0 divisions in just 281 study hours using a focused, efficient prep...Read More

ARE exam 03/04/2026

The Ultimate Guide to NCARB Licensure Reciprocity: What Architects Need to Know

Getting licensed as an architect in any U.S. jurisdiction is no small feat. It takes years of education, thous...Read More

NCARB 09/04/2025

7 Takeaways from AIA25 in Boston (and How to Make the Most of Next Year)

The AIA Conference on Architecture is like the Super Bowl for architects. It’s that perfect mix of connecting ...Read More

Architect Education 07/02/2025

From Licensure to Legacy: What Pritzker Prize Winners Teach Us about Supporting Young Architects

Every architect begins their journey with a sketch. A line drawn with ambition, inspiration, and the dream of ...Read More

Architect Education 05/31/2025

AIA Continuing Education Isn’t Just a Requirement–It’s a Growth Strategy for Your Firm

For many architecture firms, continuing education is seen as a compliance necessity–something to check off a l...Read More

NCARB 05/01/2025

The Architect’s Ultimate Guide to Continuing Education: Why It’s Essential and How to Excel

Continuing education (CE) is essential to an architect’s professional journey. It supports architects through ...Read More

NCARB 11/22/2024

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