# Project Management **URL:** https://community.blackspectacles.com/c/project-management/7.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.blackspectacles.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.blackspectacles.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.blackspectacles.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [A Court of Disputes & Resolutions](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/a-court-of-disputes-resolutions/7471)
**Author:** [@emelytaveras](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/emelytaveras)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/a-court-of-disputes-resolutions/7471 "2025-08-22T19:49:05Z")
Hello PjM Studiers! During a recent workshop, @coachpierceallston was asked what the difference is between mediation and arbitration in AIA Contracts. Let’s take a look at this question and what it means for practicing a… --- ## [A101 4.2.1 Alternate vs 4.2.2 Alternate](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/a101-4-2-1-alternate-vs-4-2-2-alternate/7446)
**Author:** [@aidenjh](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/aidenjh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/a101-4-2-1-alternate-vs-4-2-2-alternate/7446 "2025-08-22T18:42:36Z")
Here is my understanding - does this seem right? 4.2.1 Alternate:The Owner is 100% committed to having this in the Project. He would have to amend the contract to remove the alternate. 4.2.2 Alternate: The Owner is not… --- ## [A few follow up resources: IPD, Zoning & Codes](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/a-few-follow-up-resources-ipd-zoning-codes/7451)
**Author:** [@coachbriannakeller](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachbriannakeller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/a-few-follow-up-resources-ipd-zoning-codes/7451 "2025-08-17T21:25:27Z")
Hey there! Providing some additional helpful resources as discussed on my previous workshops: Three Levels of IPD Agreements https://help.aiacontracts.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500010383781-FAQs-Integrated-Project-Deliver… --- ## [Reimbursable Expense- PJM](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/reimbursable-expense-pjm/7432)
**Author:** [@charmigajjar62](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/charmigajjar62)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/reimbursable-expense-pjm/7432 "2025-08-17T21:17:56Z")
@coachbriannakeller Do we deduct reimbursable expense from Net service revenue in order to find the total project budget left to pay for labor? The quetsion below states non-reimbursable, but what if it was reimburable… --- ## [AHPP Table 10.2 seems off :: "Project Meeting" attendants](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ahpp-table-10-2-seems-off-project-meeting-attendants/7412)
**Author:** [@aidenjh](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/aidenjh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ahpp-table-10-2-seems-off-project-meeting-attendants/7412 "2025-08-12T20:34:41Z")
As far as I understand it, a “General Project Meeting: (AHPP) and a “Project Meeting" (BS) are roughly similar; they exist so that executive decisions about design and project direction can be communicated with the proje… --- ## [Building proximity to lot line and incentive zoning](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/building-proximity-to-lot-line-and-incentive-zoning/7232)
**Author:** [@avatarlucas](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/avatarlucas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/building-proximity-to-lot-line-and-incentive-zoning/7232 "2025-08-12T19:30:29Z")
In a question for Section 4, it states in one of your answers that building proximity to lot line does NOT impact height. This is surely not true. There are several instances where if the building is set back from the l… --- ## [PcM Exam – “Passed” on Screen, But Score Still Pending on NCARB](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-exam-passed-on-screen-but-score-still-pending-on-ncarb/7418)
**Author:** [@frj](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/frj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-exam-passed-on-screen-but-score-still-pending-on-ncarb/7418 "2025-08-12T18:54:04Z")
I took my PcM exam recently, and with about 30 minutes left, the testing center’s internet went down. After a 15–20 minute delay, the system came back online, but the timer showed only 22 minutes remaining. I’m not sure … --- ## [Invitation to join our PjM study group](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/invitation-to-join-our-pjm-study-group/7409)
**Author:** [@aidenjh](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/aidenjh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/invitation-to-join-our-pjm-study-group/7409 "2025-08-11T19:00:49Z")
Hi folks - if you are studying to pass the PjM exam, come join us. We are gearing to take it towards the end of August. We typically meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm EST and go an hour or two. PjM Meeting Thursday, … --- ## ['Cost plus fixed fee' project deliver method](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cost-plus-fixed-fee-project-deliver-method/5254)
**Author:** [@ngolban](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/ngolban)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 1:04am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cost-plus-fixed-fee-project-deliver-method/5254 "2025-07-30T01:04:03Z")
@coachkatebarbaria Per AHPP, “Another variation of the design-bid-build method is known as ‘cost plus fixed fee’. In this approach, the contractor is selected at the completion of the contract documents, but the scope o… --- ## [CM-A's contractural relationship with the Architect and Contractor](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cm-as-contractural-relationship-with-the-architect-and-contractor/7273)
**Author:** [@aidenjh](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/aidenjh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/cm-as-contractural-relationship-with-the-architect-and-contractor/7273 "2025-07-22T18:31:58Z")
When the CM as Agent negotiates and signs a custom (non AIA) contract with the Owner and becomes the Owner’s official representative / Agent, does he then contract with the Architect and Contractor on behalf of the Own… --- ## [The Scope Thickens: Supplemental vs. Additional Services](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/the-scope-thickens-supplemental-vs-additional-services/7281)
**Author:** [@emelytaveras](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/emelytaveras)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/the-scope-thickens-supplemental-vs-additional-services/7281 "2025-07-18T16:41:33Z")
Have you ever seen supplemental and additional services listed on a contract and wondered what the difference is between the two? This is a common question in our PjM virtual workshops and although they sound similar, th… --- ## [PjM group in the Lancaster or Harrisburg, PA area?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-group-in-the-lancaster-or-harrisburg-pa-area/7127)
**Author:** [@BlueBeacon001](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/BlueBeacon001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-group-in-the-lancaster-or-harrisburg-pa-area/7127 "2025-07-17T17:14:19Z")
Hi. I’m interested in joining or starting a study group in the Lancaster or Harrisburg PA area. Drop me a line if you’re in the area looking for a new member or if you want to start a group. Thanks! --- ## [PjM Practice Exam Form #2 - Statue of Limitation Clarification](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-practice-exam-form-2-statue-of-limitation-clarification/2571)
**Author:** [@lizl](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/lizl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-practice-exam-form-2-statue-of-limitation-clarification/2571 "2025-07-02T17:04:34Z")
I have a question regarding question #1 on practice exam form #2 and the definition of “statute of limitations” verse “status of repose” The question is "A project is built using AIA B101 as the owner-architect agreemen… --- ## [Errors throughout lecture videos & notes](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/errors-throughout-lecture-videos-notes/7090)
**Author:** [@ctilton](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/ctilton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/errors-throughout-lecture-videos-notes/7090 "2025-06-25T16:35:22Z")
Hi there! I’ve been using the lecture videos and notes provided for the guided program on the PjM, and I’ve noticed a lot of errors as I go through them. I can’t remember them all, but here are some examples: In the “… --- ## [Architect's Coordination of Consultants - Basic or Supplemental Service?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/architects-coordination-of-consultants-basic-or-supplemental-service/7073)
**Author:** [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/architects-coordination-of-consultants-basic-or-supplemental-service/7073 "2025-06-18T20:04:39Z")
Hello PcM/PjM studiers! We received the following question during a recent PjM Virtual Workshop, hosted by @coachpierceallston, and it is a very common question that arises: Is the architect’s coordination of consultan… --- ## [Taking Utilization Rates into Account for Staffing](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/taking-utilization-rates-into-account-for-staffing/6960)
**Author:** [@sophia.cain](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/sophia.cain)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 2:18am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/taking-utilization-rates-into-account-for-staffing/6960 "2025-05-28T02:18:47Z")
I understand that a firm will have target and actual utilization rates for both the organization and for technical staff, and I understand how to calculate utilization rate. However, when a question presents a list of te… --- ## [Figure 9.3 AHPP P 516 What is PR?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/figure-9-3-ahpp-p-516-what-is-pr/4380)
**Author:** [@otis](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/otis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/figure-9-3-ahpp-p-516-what-is-pr/4380 "2025-05-26T23:24:47Z")
Hello, In AHPP p 516 There is a chart on project delivery that has a legend for all terms but PR. It looks like maybe it would be the bid phase but I am not sure. Any ideas? --- ## [PJM Follow Up - Consultant Responsibilities](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-follow-up-consultant-responsibilities/6942)
**Author:** [@coachbriannakeller](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachbriannakeller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-follow-up-consultant-responsibilities/6942 "2025-05-17T13:23:43Z")
Hey PJM community! As promised, I am following up on a question that came up in last week’s workshop: What should the architect ask their consultants to do if the cost of the work is over budget? Answer: can be found i… --- ## [Construction Manager as Agent (CMa)](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/construction-manager-as-agent-cma/6933)
**Author:** [@15treymiller](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/15treymiller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/construction-manager-as-agent-cma/6933 "2025-05-17T13:18:17Z")
A construction manager is hired to advise a large company during the initial design phase of a complex facility. The construction manager coordinates construction trades for the project. The construction manager’s servic… --- ## [PjM Study Group](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-study-group/6555)
**Author:** [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-study-group/6555 "2025-05-06T00:58:19Z")
Hey everyone! If you’re studying for PjM and looking for a study group, drop a comment below! Connecting with others can help with accountability, sharing study tips, and staying motivated. --- ## [What Schedule Change Would Push Back Construction Starting Date](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/what-schedule-change-would-push-back-construction-starting-date/6847)
**Author:** [@zhaoxuan.yang](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/zhaoxuan.yang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/what-schedule-change-would-push-back-construction-starting-date/6847 "2025-05-03T19:36:10Z")
Hi, I was taking the NCARB PjM practice exam, and I cannot wrap my head around this one: My questions are: I know you don’t always need to wait until CD is 100% finished to submit drawings for permitting (quite co… --- ## [Workshop Follow Up - Changes in Contracts, Value Analysis and Value Engineering](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/workshop-follow-up-changes-in-contracts-value-analysis-and-value-engineering/6762)
**Author:** [@coachbriannakeller](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachbriannakeller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/workshop-follow-up-changes-in-contracts-value-analysis-and-value-engineering/6762 "2025-04-12T12:15:24Z")
Hey all! As promised, I dug further into a few questions that came up in our workshop last Sunday. The first question was what happens if the client decides to remove supplemental services that were previously agreed u… --- ## [PjM Quiz Case Study Question](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-quiz-case-study-question/6737)
**Author:** [@zhaoxuan.yang](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/zhaoxuan.yang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-quiz-case-study-question/6737 "2025-04-11T15:48:21Z")
Hi, I am reviewing the answers for the case study in PjM Quiz #2, and this question confuses me: “What items are attached to or noted on the certificate of substantial completion?” Why is “Warrenties” not the correct a… --- ## [Correlation](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/correlation/6732)
**Author:** [@elie](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/elie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/correlation/6732 "2025-04-07T22:24:47Z")
If an element, such as bollards, is shown in the landscape drawings but not in the architectural drawings,The contractor didn’t install the bollards. who is responsible according to AIA A201, Article 1.2 (Correlation and… --- ## [Troubles Getting into Virtual Workshop](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/troubles-getting-into-virtual-workshop/6693)
**Author:** [@bianca.williams](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/bianca.williams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/troubles-getting-into-virtual-workshop/6693 "2025-03-24T15:16:47Z")
Hello All, Did anyone else have troubles getting into a virtual workshop 3/23? No support to assist so I missed the workshop =( --- ## [Delivery Method - Multiple Prime contract / CM](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/delivery-method-multiple-prime-contract-cm/6683)
**Author:** [@surbhighodke](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/surbhighodke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/delivery-method-multiple-prime-contract-cm/6683 "2025-03-21T18:54:10Z")
Practice Mock exam question - An architect is working on a large project with a construction manager (CM) as contractor. All designers and engineers have been retained, and the design is approximately 50% complete. Due t… --- ## [PJM - Initial Decision Maker in A101 and A133](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-initial-decision-maker-in-a101-and-a133/6600)
**Author:** [@lantenore](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/lantenore)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-initial-decision-maker-in-a101-and-a133/6600 "2025-03-17T22:06:54Z")
Hello everyone - Unless I got confused - the lectures describe the role of architect as IDM in both A101 and 133 differently A101 Architect acts as Initial decision maker between Owner and Architect A133 Architect has… --- ## [Unit Conversions? Do we need to know cubic yards?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/unit-conversions-do-we-need-to-know-cubic-yards/6630)
**Author:** [@estherilatova](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/estherilatova)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 12:39am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/unit-conversions-do-we-need-to-know-cubic-yards/6630 "2025-03-11T00:39:28Z")
Hearing some mixed information pertaining to unit conversions for the latest PJM exam. Information from 3 years ago required us to know unit conversions for the PJM. All of the blackspectacles practice exams, as well as… --- ## [What score do you need to pass the PJM exam?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/what-score-do-you-need-to-pass-the-pjm-exam/6585)
**Author:** [@coachbriannakeller](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachbriannakeller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/what-score-do-you-need-to-pass-the-pjm-exam/6585 "2025-02-25T15:07:37Z")
Hey there! following up on our discussion in Sunday’s workshop - I was able to find this article to support our conversation around passing rate for the exam: What Score Do You Need to Pass the ARE? | NCARB - National C… --- ## [PjM Practice Question in ARE Live: Setting a Study Foundation](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-practice-question-in-are-live-setting-a-study-foundation/6564)
**Author:** [@ecealan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/ecealan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-practice-question-in-are-live-setting-a-study-foundation/6564 "2025-02-21T14:52:27Z")
Hello, Today, as part of my 30-Day PA Challenge, I watched the ARE Live: Setting a Study Foundation. I have a question about the PjM practice question: In the question, it says, “the current design meets all the client… [Previous page](https://community.blackspectacles.com/c/project-management/7.md) [Next page](https://community.blackspectacles.com/c/project-management/7.md?page=2)