# community 101 **URL:** https://community.blackspectacles.com/c/community-101/15.md [Latest](https://community.blackspectacles.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.blackspectacles.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.blackspectacles.com/tags.md) --- ## [Where are you on your path to licensure?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/where-are-you-on-your-path-to-licensure/82)
**Author:** [@monicafitzpatrick](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/monicafitzpatrick)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/where-are-you-on-your-path-to-licensure/82 "2021-02-15T23:38:37Z")
Hello and welcome to the Black Spectacles ARE community! Whether you are a seasoned professional getting back to testing after a long break or fresh out of school we would like to hear about where you are on your pat… --- ## [Real life zoning 2 the answer does not meet the 170,000 sf per client it is short](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/real-life-zoning-2-the-answer-does-not-meet-the-170-000-sf-per-client-it-is-short/7918)
**Author:** [@James.D.Hawkins](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/James.D.Hawkins)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/real-life-zoning-2-the-answer-does-not-meet-the-170-000-sf-per-client-it-is-short/7918 "2026-09-19T20:06:03Z")
--- ## [Black Friday Sale - Save 30% Off Any Membership](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/black-friday-sale-save-30-off-any-membership/5470)
**Author:** [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 1:28am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/black-friday-sale-save-30-off-any-membership/5470 "2023-11-03T01:28:41Z")
Don’t wait for Black Friday, our sale kicks off early today! It’s the perfect time to invest in your professional growth. Starting now until November 27th, you can enjoy an exclusive 30% discount on any membership at Bla… --- ## [Black Spectacles Resources](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/black-spectacles-resources/1577)
**Author:** [@katebrennan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/katebrennan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/black-spectacles-resources/1577 "2020-07-31T18:28:49Z")
We’re happy to have you here in our ARE Community, and want to outline some of our other resources available to you: ARE Live - Chosen as one of ArchDaily’s best podcasts for architects (humble brag), this is our free p… --- ## [How to start and how to navigate the study guide](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/how-to-start-and-how-to-navigate-the-study-guide/5057)
**Author:** [@esnow87](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/esnow87)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/how-to-start-and-how-to-navigate-the-study-guide/5057 "2023-03-06T21:38:34Z")
Hello! I am new to Black Spectacles and excited to start studying. I know I’ll be studying for the PcM exam and have reviewed the proposed study guide. Can someone explain to me where I can find “PcM Section 1” or naviga… --- ## [Should I retake PjM or try something new?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/should-i-retake-pjm-or-try-something-new/5038)
**Author:** [@zrg6671](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/zrg6671)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/should-i-retake-pjm-or-try-something-new/5038 "2023-03-02T16:41:18Z")
Hi everyone, looking for some advice with some testing strategies. I have passed PcM, and I have attempted PjM (x4), PA(x1), PDD(x1), and CE(x1). With my last two attempts having being for PjM (October '22 and February '… --- ## [Budget analysis and cost estimating- Construction overhead and profit](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/budget-analysis-and-cost-estimating-construction-overhead-and-profit/4547)
**Author:** [@ekulibert](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/ekulibert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/budget-analysis-and-cost-estimating-construction-overhead-and-profit/4547 "2022-09-12T03:00:38Z")
I am studying for the Practice Management exam and am a bit confused with regards to Budget Analysis and Cost Estimating- Construction overhead and profit in a construction firm structure. Are material, labor, and equip… --- ## [Dashboard Quizzes?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/dashboard-quizzes/4281)
**Author:** [@oliviaggreene](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/oliviaggreene)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/dashboard-quizzes/4281 "2022-05-12T23:01:41Z")
I’m getting emails and notifications that BS launched quizzes in the member dashboard. Where can we find them? I’ve tried after chapter videos, and everywhere else on my dashboard to no avail. --- ## [PjM - Virtual Workshop - changes in cost](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-virtual-workshop-changes-in-cost/3981)
**Author:** [@abamidele](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/abamidele)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-virtual-workshop-changes-in-cost/3981 "2022-02-14T13:40:58Z")
@coachchristinaassmann On PART3 - question 2, why was the Utilization rate of 90% not applied to the billing rate? --- ## [IDP Project Delivery System - ARE exam](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/idp-project-delivery-system-are-exam/1579)
**Author:** [@melody](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/melody)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/idp-project-delivery-system-are-exam/1579 "2020-08-03T16:07:14Z")
My Pcm test had a lot of questions relating to the IDP delivery methoid which wasnt stressed in any of the areas of studying. Can someone provide a clear understanding of the delivery method? What is the primary and sec… --- ## [New to the community? Let's get started](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/new-to-the-community-lets-get-started/1563)
**Author:** [@monicafitzpatrick](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/monicafitzpatrick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/new-to-the-community-lets-get-started/1563 "2020-07-28T21:55:00Z")
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