Upcoming Changes to the ARE

As a reminder, the cost of each ARE 5.0 division will increase from $210 to $235 on October 1, 2018. The total cost of the six-division exam ($1,410) will still be less than ARE 4.0’s total fees.

Candidates can purchase seat credits for an ARE 5.0 division at the $210 price until September 30. Purchase your seat credits in advance of the fee increase if you plan to test within the next twelve months and save $25 per division.

Also starting on October 1, ARE 5.0 will reference the newest version of the AIA Contract Documents and the 2015 International Building Code—which you can download for free online.

The ARE will continue to address the standard agreements previously identified. Candidates should expect to see additional questions related to the following contracts:

• A133-2009: Owner-Construction Manager as Constructor Agreement
• A195-2008: Owner-Contractor Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery
• A295-2008: General Conditions of the Contract for Integrated Project Delivery
• B195-2008: Owner-Architect Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery