# \#virtual-workshop **URL:** https://community.blackspectacles.com/tag/virtual-workshop/35.md [Latest](https://community.blackspectacles.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.blackspectacles.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.blackspectacles.com/tags.md) --- ## [PPD Virtual Workshop Replay - Determining Occupancy, Building Massing, & Construction Types \[Exercise A\]](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ppd-virtual-workshop-replay-determining-occupancy-building-massing-construction-types-exercise-a/6950)
**Author:** [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ppd-virtual-workshop-replay-determining-occupancy-building-massing-construction-types-exercise-a/6950 "2026-02-10T09:27:32Z")
Hello! Unfortunately due to no attendance, the PPD Virtual Workshop: Determining Occupancy, Building Massing, & Construction Types \[Exercise A\] was cancelled this past Sunday (May 18th). As a result, we have made the mo… --- ## [Judgement about GC's liability](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/judgement-about-gcs-liability/7590)
**Author:** [@xinruizhang](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/xinruizhang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 12:57am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/judgement-about-gcs-liability/7590 "2025-12-17T00:57:26Z")
In the last CE workshop’s question: Part 3 Q4. GC says a project delay caused by the framing subcontractor who is shut down due to fraud, and then proposes an alternate structure system to the architect and owner to rev… --- ## [Workshop Attendance](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/workshop-attendance/7521)
**Author:** [@kimberly06240](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kimberly06240)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/workshop-attendance/7521 "2025-10-28T15:20:42Z")
Hi, I was looking to see if anyone knows this answer or if I may need to contact support for a response. I was unable to attend this past Sunday’s workshop due to being sick. Currently i’m planning to take my test at th… --- ## [Technical Staff and Firm Finance Calculations](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/technical-staff-and-firm-finance-calculations/7483)
**Author:** [@nyaz.addison](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/nyaz.addison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/technical-staff-and-firm-finance-calculations/7483 "2025-10-06T18:54:30Z")
I am reviewing past week’s (9/2/25) Virtual Workshop “Evaluating a Firm’s Financial Metrics \[Exercise A\]”. Question 1 in part 2 asks for a utilization rate calculation for “technical staff members”. I have an understand… --- ## [PDD Virtual Workshop 5/18 Replay - Exterior Wall Assemblies: Detailing & Best Practices \[Exercise A\]](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pdd-virtual-workshop-5-18-replay-exterior-wall-assemblies-detailing-best-practices-exercise-a/6949)
**Author:** [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pdd-virtual-workshop-5-18-replay-exterior-wall-assemblies-detailing-best-practices-exercise-a/6949 "2025-05-19T18:16:47Z")
Hello! Unfortunately due to no attendance, the PDD Virtual Workshop: Exterior Wall Assemblies: Detailing & Best Practices \[Exercise A\] was cancelled this past Sunday (May 18th). As a result, we have made the most recent… --- ## [PcM 05.04.25 - Follow Up Question: Is AHPP offered through BKS?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-05-04-25-follow-up-question-is-ahpp-offered-through-bks/6922)
**Author:** [@coachphilipcolwell](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachphilipcolwell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-05-04-25-follow-up-question-is-ahpp-offered-through-bks/6922 "2025-05-14T16:42:09Z")
Answer: NO. We do reference AHPP sections/pages in practice exam/quiz answer explanations, but members will need to obtain AHPP on their own (i.e. purchasing textbook, via firm access, etc.). --- ## [PcM Virtual Workshop 4/27 Replay: Applying AIA B101 Contract Revisions \[Exercise A\]](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-virtual-workshop-4-27-replay-applying-aia-b101-contract-revisions-exercise-a/6872)
**Author:** [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-virtual-workshop-4-27-replay-applying-aia-b101-contract-revisions-exercise-a/6872 "2025-04-30T19:08:47Z")
Hello! Unfortunately, the PcM Virtual Workshop: Applying AIA B101 Contract Revisions \[Exercise A\] was cancelled this past Sunday (April 27th). As a result, we have made the most recent iteration of this presentation (Ma… --- ## [PDD Virtual Workshop 4/27 Replay: Utilizing IBC as a Reference \[Exercise A\]](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pdd-virtual-workshop-4-27-replay-utilizing-ibc-as-a-reference-exercise-a/6871)
**Author:** [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pdd-virtual-workshop-4-27-replay-utilizing-ibc-as-a-reference-exercise-a/6871 "2025-04-30T19:07:31Z")
Hello! Unfortunately, the PDD Virtual Workshop: Utilizing IBC as a Reference \[Exercise A\] was cancelled this past Sunday (April 27th). As a result, we have made the most recent iteration of this presentation (March 2nd)… --- ## [PDD Virtual Workshop Replay - Exterior Wall Assemblies: Detailing & Best Practices \[Exercise B\]](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pdd-virtual-workshop-replay-exterior-wall-assemblies-detailing-best-practices-exercise-b/6825)
**Author:** [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pdd-virtual-workshop-replay-exterior-wall-assemblies-detailing-best-practices-exercise-b/6825 "2025-04-23T19:12:34Z")
Hello! Unfortunately due to no attendance, the PDD Virtual Workshop: Exterior Wall Assemblies: Detailing & Best Practices \[Exercise B\] was cancelled yesterday (April 22nd). As a result, we have made the most recent iter… --- ## [Overlay district question from PPD virtual workshop](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/overlay-district-question-from-ppd-virtual-workshop/6724)
**Author:** [@cgutierr](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/cgutierr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/overlay-district-question-from-ppd-virtual-workshop/6724 "2025-04-03T13:23:00Z")
@coachcandaceseda In this past Sunday’s virtual workshop for Part One, you all discussed the zoning districts. You mentioned that because C and D sites were in residential districts that didn’t allow for commercial they … --- ## [Virtual Workshop Replays - Sunday, March 23rd](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/virtual-workshop-replays-sunday-march-23rd/6698)
**Author:** [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/virtual-workshop-replays-sunday-march-23rd/6698 "2025-03-24T21:48:47Z")
Hello Black Spectacles Family! We sincerely apologize for the technical issues that were encountered during yesterday’s Virtual Workshops. We understand how frustrating this was, which is why we are happy to provide rec… --- ## [Flashcards on the Black Spectacles Dashboard](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/flashcards-on-the-black-spectacles-dashboard/6642)
**Author:** [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/flashcards-on-the-black-spectacles-dashboard/6642 "2025-03-11T21:42:40Z")
A question came up in the PPD Virtual Workshop with @coachthomasmasino this past Sunday 3/9 regarding where to find flashcards on the Black Spectacles dashboard. As you may have noticed, we recently launched a new dashb… --- ## [Virtual Workshop Recordings Now Available on Your Dashboard!](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/virtual-workshop-recordings-now-available-on-your-dashboard/6450)
**Author:** [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/virtual-workshop-recordings-now-available-on-your-dashboard/6450 "2025-02-11T18:00:04Z")
Calling all ARE Candidates! We have an exciting announcement to share with you. Per popular request, recordings of the Virtual Workshops will now be made available to members for a limited time following each live sessi… --- ## [PA 12/15 - Soil Analysis - Differential Settlement](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pa-12-15-soil-analysis-differential-settlement/6328)
**Author:** [@coachfaithbroussard](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachfaithbroussard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pa-12-15-soil-analysis-differential-settlement/6328 "2024-12-24T20:01:46Z")
Differential Settlement can show up in vertical cracks along walls as well as horizontal cracks in floors. However not all cracking in the slab on grade indicates differential settlement. Some other reasons you may find … --- ## [IBC Questions from PDD Virtual Workshop](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ibc-questions-from-pdd-virtual-workshop/6304)
**Author:** [@coachmikeparaszczak](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachmikeparaszczak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ibc-questions-from-pdd-virtual-workshop/6304 "2024-12-22T22:42:13Z")
Hi all! I wanted to follow up on some topics that came out of the 12/8/24 PDD workshop on Utilizing IBC as a Reference! When trying to find the maximum allowable height for a podium building with R-2 occupancy above, w… --- ## [RFP - Additional Reading](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/rfp-additional-reading/6131)
**Author:** [@thomastumelty](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/thomastumelty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 8:04am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/rfp-additional-reading/6131 "2024-10-07T08:04:30Z")
Hello ARE Community! During our PcM virtual workshop on 9.29.24, there was interest in learning more about RFP’s. I would like to draw your attention to section 6.5 of the Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, … --- ## [PcM Virtual Workshop 9.29.24](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-virtual-workshop-9-29-24/6130)
**Author:** [@thomastumelty](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/thomastumelty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 7:56am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-virtual-workshop-9-29-24/6130 "2024-10-07T07:56:56Z")
Hello ARE Community! We wanted to follow up on something that came up during the PcM virtual workshop on 9.29.24. There was a question about the current ratio. We wanted to clarify the ratio here since there is a small … --- ## [PPD and PDD workshops dates](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ppd-and-pdd-workshops-dates/6059)
**Author:** [@thinlinegroup.llc](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/thinlinegroup.llc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 1:51am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ppd-and-pdd-workshops-dates/6059 "2024-09-05T01:51:51Z")
Hi there. Is it possible to reschedule two workshop dates for PDD and PDD? Two workshops are scheduled at the same time on September 15 and 22, but there is no workshop programmed for September 17 and 24 Tuesdays. So, th… --- ## [PA 08/27 Soil Analysis - Bedrock](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pa-08-27-soil-analysis-bedrock/6058)
**Author:** [@coachfaithbroussard](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachfaithbroussard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 1:30am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pa-08-27-soil-analysis-bedrock/6058 "2024-08-28T01:30:06Z")
Yes, a good example of when bedrock might be desirable for building supports is when you have seismic construction. As solid bedrock does not shift much during earthquakes. --- ## [Upcoming Changes to Virtual Workshops Based on Your Feedback](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/upcoming-changes-to-virtual-workshops-based-on-your-feedback/6035)
**Author:** [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/upcoming-changes-to-virtual-workshops-based-on-your-feedback/6035 "2024-08-01T14:29:22Z")
We’re excited to announce changes to our Virtual Workshops Program, starting next week, based on your valuable feedback! Click here to RSVP for Virtual Workshops. Changes Based on Your Feedback to Virtual Workshops: P… --- ## [PA 06/02 Soil Analysis Follow-Up](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pa-06-02-soil-analysis-follow-up/5933)
**Author:** [@coachfaithbroussard](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachfaithbroussard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pa-06-02-soil-analysis-follow-up/5933 "2024-06-08T17:14:09Z")
Hey Everyone! There were a few questions asked during yesterdays workshop that we didn’t get to cover. Please see my answers below. If I missed a question feel free to reach out. On the Geotechnical report what is the … --- ## [Black Spectacles Virtual Workshops Updated with New Code References](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/black-spectacles-virtual-workshops-updated-with-new-code-references/5858)
**Author:** [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/black-spectacles-virtual-workshops-updated-with-new-code-references/5858 "2024-05-10T17:26:00Z")
Hello ARE Community! All Virtual Workshop presentations and supplemental material have been updated to reflect the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) family of codes and related standards, in alignment with NCARB’s r… --- ## [PjM Workshop Follow Up - CM Advisor Dashed Lines](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-workshop-follow-up-cm-advisor-dashed-lines/5098)
**Author:** [@coachkatebarbaria](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachkatebarbaria)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pjm-workshop-follow-up-cm-advisor-dashed-lines/5098 "2023-03-26T23:03:19Z")
Hi All- for anyone who was in the PjM workshop today, I said I’d follow up on the dashed lines in the CM as Advisor diagram, and what an “advisor” can do in terms of interfacing with contractors.The AIA link ( https://ac… --- ## [Virtual Wokshops](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/virtual-wokshops/4917)
**Author:** [@cgutierr](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/cgutierr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/virtual-wokshops/4917 "2023-01-30T19:47:47Z")
How many weeks does it take to cycle through the entire series of workshops for PCM? Thanks! --- ## [Balance Sheet / Profit-Loss](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/balance-sheet-profit-loss/4601)
**Author:** [@staples.architecture](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/staples.architecture)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 3:59am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/balance-sheet-profit-loss/4601 "2022-10-01T03:59:44Z")
Hi there - Are there any example Profit-Loss statements and balance sheets that we can take a look at? I was in a virtual PcM workshop a couple of weeks ago and the instructor mentioned posting something here and I may b…