# Project Management **URL:** https://community.blackspectacles.com/c/project-management/7.md [Latest](https://community.blackspectacles.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.blackspectacles.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.blackspectacles.com/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to the PjM Community! \[ START HERE \]](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/welcome-to-the-pjm-community-start-here/6749)
**Author:** [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/welcome-to-the-pjm-community-start-here/6749 "2026-04-30T18:03:06Z")
Have a PjM question? Don’t forget to tag one or more of the below ARE Coaches to get a prompt response from a registered architect, who is an expert in PjM content areas! Project Management @coachpierceallston @coach… --- ## [Get started in the PjM group](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/get-started-in-the-pjm-group/19)
**Author:** [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 4:00am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/get-started-in-the-pjm-group/19 "2025-05-01T04:00:00Z")
Discuss topics around managing architectural projects, including contracts, consultants, scheduling, quality control, and project team coordination. We admire your generosity, but please DO NOT post screenshots from our… --- ## [A133 or C133](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/a133-or-c133/7919)
**Author:** [@Richard.C.Cameron](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/Richard.C.Cameron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/a133-or-c133/7919 "2026-09-19T20:44:06Z")
I was reviewing the video, Contracts by Delivery Method, in PjM and working along with the PjM workbook. The video at 03:57 says the contract between Owner/CMc is C133 and the workbook says A133.I was thinking this may b… --- ## [Critical path method, good or bad for large, complex projects?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/critical-path-method-good-or-bad-for-large-complex-projects/7913)
**Author:** [@alypen19](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/alypen19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/critical-path-method-good-or-bad-for-large-complex-projects/7913 "2026-09-09T22:42:21Z")
A question in the PJM Section 2 Quiz asks what the benefits are of using CPM to schedule a project, and one of the incorrect options I selected was that it is good for large scale, complex projects. When I search this on… --- ## [Understanding the General Conditions of the Construction Contract \[Exercise B\] Q9](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/understanding-the-general-conditions-of-the-construction-contract-exercise-b-q9/7906)
**Author:** [@knyckchau](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/knyckchau)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/understanding-the-general-conditions-of-the-construction-contract-exercise-b-q9/7906 "2026-08-27T16:49:59Z")
Two issues with the keyed answer (Owner pays per §3.7.4): The 10,000 sf was the GC’s own field measurement. A Type I differing condition requires the actual condition to differ from the Contract Documents, but no docum… --- ## [ARE Live: PjM Practice Exam August 2026](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-pjm-practice-exam-august-2026/7894)
**Author:** [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-pjm-practice-exam-august-2026/7894 "2026-08-12T17:46:51Z")
Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock on Wednesday, August 12th at noon CT for a deep dive into the Project Management division with a mock practice exam on this episode of ARE Live! Click here to watch ARE… --- ## [Architect or Consultant Responsibility (C401)](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/architect-or-consultant-responsibility-c401/5271)
**Author:** [@ngolban](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/ngolban)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/architect-or-consultant-responsibility-c401/5271 "2026-07-02T17:35:19Z")
@coachkatebarbaria @coachchrishopstock Per C401, section 1.4, ‘The Architect shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of the consultant.’.So shouldn’t the electrical engineer be responsible for the delay i… --- ## [Quiz #2 CPM Question](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/quiz-2-cpm-question/4534)
**Author:** [@jperez1487](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/jperez1487)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/quiz-2-cpm-question/4534 "2026-06-19T18:27:20Z")
In taking this quiz, the question regarding CPM was asking the benefits of using this type of schedule on a project. One of my answers was marked incorrect but I believe it may have been a mistake. The answer I chose st… --- ## [Field report](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/field-report/7844)
**Author:** [@lrivera0125](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/lrivera0125)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/field-report/7844 "2026-06-03T14:59:57Z")
Hello All, I’m new here. I would like to know if there are a list of guidance for what should and shouldn’t list in a field report? --- ## [Field reports and installation procedures](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/field-reports-and-installation-procedures/7765)
**Author:** [@estring](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/estring)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/field-reports-and-installation-procedures/7765 "2026-05-26T16:26:43Z")
Should installation procedures/techniques be included in the architects field report? I am having a hard time understanding why one of these statements should not be included in an architect’s field report but the other… --- ## [Request for Guidance After Failing Project Management Test](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/request-for-guidance-after-failing-project-management-test/7518)
**Author:** [@CChris](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/CChris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/request-for-guidance-after-failing-project-management-test/7518 "2026-04-15T22:10:01Z")
I recently failed my project management test, despite completing all the assigned tasks and taking the practice tests more than once. I was quite surprised to encounter questions that didn’t seem to be covered in the mat… --- ## [PjM Exam 1 – Question 49 (CMa: Agent vs Advisor)](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-exam-1-question-49-cma-agent-vs-advisor/7779)
**Author:** [@eyob.kfa](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/eyob.kfa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-exam-1-question-49-cma-agent-vs-advisor/7779 "2026-04-10T16:08:42Z")
Hi, For Exam 1, Question 49, the correct answer is listed as “CM as Agent (CMa).” I understand AIA typically uses “Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa).” Are these considered interchangeable for ARE purposes, or is the… --- ## [PJM Real World Practice #2 Q2 and Q3 inquiries](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-real-world-practice-2-q2-and-q3-inquiries/7740)
**Author:** [@hironicohico](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/hironicohico)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-real-world-practice-2-q2-and-q3-inquiries/7740 "2026-03-11T21:55:54Z")
I wanted to attach my inquiries that I made PDFs I made for your review, but I found out there is not the opption to upload PDFs. If it says “ week 1 of month 7 ” , is it before the point of the week or by the poin… --- ## [Certificate of Occupancy responsibility](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/certificate-of-occupancy-responsibility/7744)
**Author:** [@estring](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/estring)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/certificate-of-occupancy-responsibility/7744 "2026-03-09T22:43:37Z")
I was wondering if anyone had insight on what party is responsible for obtaining the certificate of occupancy for a project. One of the PjM videos said the architect should require that the contractor obtain a CO before… --- ## [ASAP- practice exam- study case 1 - 71499](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/asap-practice-exam-study-case-1-71499/7706)
**Author:** [@sevanb](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/sevanb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/asap-practice-exam-study-case-1-71499/7706 "2026-03-03T22:29:24Z")
this study case through me off. I have never seen a B-201- what is this? And I am confused between the architect being a consultant and the other architect being the designer. How do we approach questions like this. I th… --- ## [ASAP- PjM practice exam - 62545](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/asap-pjm-practice-exam-62545/7705)
**Author:** [@sevanb](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/sevanb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/asap-pjm-practice-exam-62545/7705 "2026-02-04T00:00:16Z")
This question I also was debating between suety and subcontractors. I was reading carefully and they asked- which party FINISHES the job. I can argue that is has to be subcontractors- if they are free ( they should still… --- ## [ASAP BEFORE EXAM -PJM- practice exam 63618](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/asap-before-exam-pjm-practice-exam-63618/7704)
**Author:** [@sevanb](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/sevanb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/asap-before-exam-pjm-practice-exam-63618/7704 "2026-02-03T17:37:35Z")
Hopefully you have time to answer before my exam in 2 days :slight\_smile: this question about tagging walls accidently with the wrong tag- how can we confirm that this is a minor change that doesn’t change costs? what i… --- ## [PjM QUIZ 4- Q-5/20](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-quiz-4-q-5-20/7682)
**Author:** [@sevanb](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/sevanb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-quiz-4-q-5-20/7682 "2026-01-20T15:49:16Z")
code of the quiz- 85747 I totally got the opposite answers- what am I not understanding? Is the question not asking what IS DONE for the closeout? the correct answers would be after the project is done and closed. I d… --- ## [Advice for retaking PJM exam I failed](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/advice-for-retaking-pjm-exam-i-failed/7680)
**Author:** [@dgonz482](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/dgonz482)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/advice-for-retaking-pjm-exam-i-failed/7680 "2026-01-09T16:23:27Z")
Hello. 2 weeks ago I took the PJM exam and got a 491 (failed). It told me I scored: Content Area 1: Resource Management 42% Content Area 2: Project Work Planning 64% Content Area 3: Contracts 68% Content Area 4: Proj… --- ## [PjM day 10- practice exam Q-15](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-day-10-practice-exam-q-15/7675)
**Author:** [@sevanb](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/sevanb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-day-10-practice-exam-q-15/7675 "2026-01-06T16:56:15Z")
The question is :A local architect has just won the contract for a 30 table restaurant with a fee of $30K. The architect’s break-even rate is $120/hr. In order to achieve a 20% profit, how many hours does this give the … --- ## [PjM - Changes in Cost Exercise A Question 3](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-changes-in-cost-exercise-a-question-3/7674)
**Author:** [@laura.lefevre.dharch](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/laura.lefevre.dharch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-changes-in-cost-exercise-a-question-3/7674 "2026-01-02T17:24:08Z")
I understand Supplementary vs. Additional Services, but why is Interior Design not an additional cost? --- ## [What to do when architects notice unsafe construction site condition?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/what-to-do-when-architects-notice-unsafe-construction-site-condition/6848)
**Author:** [@zhaoxuan.yang](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/zhaoxuan.yang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 3:03am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/what-to-do-when-architects-notice-unsafe-construction-site-condition/6848 "2025-12-23T03:03:06Z")
Hi, I am confused about how much an architect should “intervene” in documenting unsafe construction conditions. What I learnt from quizzes and exams on Black Spectacles is that the architect should not document those in … --- ## [ARE LIVE: Project Management Exercise](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-project-management-exercise/7582)
**Author:** [@stephanie.krakowski](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/stephanie.krakowski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-project-management-exercise/7582 "2025-12-14T21:59:42Z")
For Question #6 in the Scenario questions for Project Management Exercise, was the total number of hours calculated for Designer 1 supposed to be 86.4 hours with the final answer being $28,431? --- ## ["Cost of Work Estimates During Design" videolecture](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cost-of-work-estimates-during-design-videolecture/7545)
**Author:** [@lemayhm842](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/lemayhm842)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cost-of-work-estimates-during-design-videolecture/7545 "2025-11-25T18:20:34Z")
Regarding the example presented in this video, I think it could result in a claim against the architect from the very beginning. @kiaragalicinao Kiara, would you mind providing your insights/experience on this? Accordi… --- ## [Billing Rate](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/billing-rate/7542)
**Author:** [@charmigajjar62](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/charmigajjar62)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/billing-rate/7542 "2025-11-10T18:28:06Z")
How to know if the hourly rate provided by question is the billing rate? Q22. of practice test 1 PJM \[screenshot removed\] @ coachpierceallston --- ## [Fixed budget - DB vs CM-C at risk](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/fixed-budget-db-vs-cm-c-at-risk/7461)
**Author:** [@aidenjh](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/aidenjh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/fixed-budget-db-vs-cm-c-at-risk/7461 "2025-09-15T20:09:49Z")
Functionally speaking it seems to me that DB and CMC@R are identical when it comes to ensuring a fixed budget. In both cases the cost is fixed. In both cases the risk is all on the constructor. In both cases the arc… --- ## [Practice Exam 3 - Case study 1, Nonconforming Accessible Ramp](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/practice-exam-3-case-study-1-nonconforming-accessible-ramp/7459)
**Author:** [@BlueBeacon001](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/BlueBeacon001)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/practice-exam-3-case-study-1-nonconforming-accessible-ramp/7459 "2025-09-11T15:07:36Z")
With regard to the question where the accessibility architect has deemed the accessible ramps, constructed during the project, to be nonconforming work. What actions can the owner take? One of the correct answers is t… --- ## [IPD - assumes both GC \*and\* CMa?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ipd-assumes-both-gc-and-cma/7475)
**Author:** [@aidenjh](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/aidenjh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ipd-assumes-both-gc-and-cma/7475 "2025-09-09T22:45:21Z")
While taking the ARE practice exam for PjM, I came across a question that presumed that in an IPD delivery model, an owner would have contracts with both a GC and a CMa - as a matter of standard course. But this complete… --- ## [Tests & Inspections](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/tests-inspections/7476)
**Author:** [@xinruizhang](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/xinruizhang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/tests-inspections/7476 "2025-09-07T21:26:59Z")
One question’s explanation in PjM test about hazardous material confused me: B101 S5.9 says “Owner shall furnish tests…required by law or the Contract Documents…” A201 S13.4.1 says “Tests…shall be made as required by C… --- ## [B101 is not a part of Contract Documents - so why does BS say otherwise?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/b101-is-not-a-part-of-contract-documents-so-why-does-bs-say-otherwise/7469)
**Author:** [@aidenjh](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/aidenjh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/b101-is-not-a-part-of-contract-documents-so-why-does-bs-say-otherwise/7469 "2025-09-03T19:50:20Z")
The Contract Documents are those documents which create an agreement between the Owner and the Contractor, per A201 1.1.1, and they specifically exclude any contract that would create an agreement between any other parti… [Next page](https://community.blackspectacles.com/c/project-management/7.md?page=1)