# \#virtual-workshops **URL:** https://community.blackspectacles.com/tag/virtual-workshops/41.md [Latest](https://community.blackspectacles.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.blackspectacles.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.blackspectacles.com/tags.md) --- ## [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… --- ## [Making the Grade: The 2% Slope Rule](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/making-the-grade-the-2-slope-rule/7472)
**Author:** [@ryanrendano](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/ryanrendano)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/making-the-grade-the-2-slope-rule/7472 "2025-08-22T20:03:54Z")
Hello PA testers! During a recent Virtual Workshop hosted by @coachfaithbroussard, we received the following question: do we need to memorize the 2% slope rule, or just understand the intent? What Is It? The 2% slope r… --- ## [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… --- ## [High Stakes, Low Perm: Managing Vapor in Exterior Walls on the ARE](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/high-stakes-low-perm-managing-vapor-in-exterior-walls-on-the-are/7398)
**Author:** [@coachchrishopstock](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachchrishopstock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/high-stakes-low-perm-managing-vapor-in-exterior-walls-on-the-are/7398 "2025-08-04T22:35:00Z")
Hello PDD studiers! During a recent virtual workshop,@coachmikeparaszczak was asked about the role of the vapor barrier in exterior wall assemblies. This topic sparks a lot of discussion and debate - in this article, I… --- ## [Scenario from workshop: "When Work Needs to be Changed"](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/scenario-from-workshop-when-work-needs-to-be-changed/7383)
**Author:** [@Tiffany.Chang](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/Tiffany.Chang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/scenario-from-workshop-when-work-needs-to-be-changed/7383 "2025-07-30T20:41:43Z")
In an exercise from this workshop, an architect named Lisa goes on a site visit and notices the work is behind schedule. She speaks to Larry the site supervisor and directs him to revise the schedule by a certain date. I… --- ## [Contracts Unlocked: How to Access AIA Docs for Free](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/contracts-unlocked-how-to-access-aia-docs-for-free/7359)
**Author:** [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/contracts-unlocked-how-to-access-aia-docs-for-free/7359 "2025-07-25T17:01:40Z")
Years ago, AIA sample contracts were freely available to the public, but that’s no longer the case. Today, AIA contract documents must be purchased, which leaves many ARE candidates wondering: How are we supposed to stud… --- ## [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… --- ## [Here Comes The Sun](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/here-comes-the-sun/7185)
**Author:** [@rossishikawa](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/rossishikawa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/here-comes-the-sun/7185 "2025-07-10T15:54:24Z")
Hey PPD studiers! In a recent Virtual Workshop, @coachcandaceseda fielded the following question: “How does solar access change design decisions in colder climates?” There are a number of ways a design can maximize the … --- ## [Making It Drain: Perc Tests Explained](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/making-it-drain-perc-tests-explained/7141)
**Author:** [@ryanrendano](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/ryanrendano)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/making-it-drain-perc-tests-explained/7141 "2025-07-03T16:33:22Z")
Hello PA testers! During a recent Virtual Workshop hosted by @coachfaithbroussard, we received the following question: what is a percolation test? What Is It? A percolation, or “perc” test, measures the drainage rate o… --- ## [Who prepares the punch list?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/who-prepares-the-punch-list/7117)
**Author:** [@coachchrishopstock](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/coachchrishopstock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/who-prepares-the-punch-list/7117 "2025-06-27T16:11:54Z")
Hello CE studiers! @coachgarricbaker brought up a question about the punch list from a recent CE virtual workshop. It’s a common question and seems simple enough, but there’s a lot to think about - who prepares the pun… --- ## [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…