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Ray Freeman commented on the post, LARE 101: 10+ Essential Resources for Section 4 Grading, Drainage, and Construction Documentation 6 years, 11 months ago
I disagree with Cheryl on one statement. Time Savers is the more technical of the two “reference” tomes. LA Graphic Standards covers “soft” subjects better. I’d say that there is considerable overlap between the two, but LAGS covers material like Environmental Factors, Cultural Factors, CPTED, and planning type subject matter better than…[Read more]
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Ray Freeman posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 8 years, 2 months agoKalia,
Just registering and taking the LARE is up to around $2000 at current prices, and CLARB keeps raising them.
Some people do not necessarily need to take a prep class. I would advise people to get some basic information via a class or at the very least pay attention to the available free resources available thru CLARB or the ASLA web site or…[Read more] -
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L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 8 years, 3 months agoTo see the LARE reviews I am scheduled to teach in the fall of 2016, please go to the EVENTS link of this web-site.
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LARE Multiple Choice Discussion 8 years, 11 months agoJosephine,
Hinze will not begin to cover all of Section 1. It just deals with Construction Contracts and Construction Law. -
Ray Freeman posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 9 years, 4 months agoMr. Wainner is entitled to his opinion, however no review course on the LARE or any other professional licensing exam is ever free to the candidates. The ASLA, various extension programs, and many state chapter charge fees for live or web-based reviews. In the past, CLARB charged serious fees for study aids including “The Road to Licensure” and…[Read more]
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Ray Freeman replied to the topic LARE: grading and drainage in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 10 years, 1 month ago
There are a number of LARE review sessions offered around the country and several individuals on this web site (Including myself) have advertised their courses or expressed opinions herein.
These classes are mainly in the classroom, other than Cheryl Corson’s webinar series. Let’s take a brief objective look at some of the offerings…..
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Ray Freeman replied to the topic LARE test: Who takes it and who decides not to? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 10 years, 6 months ago
Well Bob, I totally agree with you about CLARB. The new format for Design and Grading is pretty sickening in my view.
Possibly the most serious issue is that their specs for the exam are highly flawed and they tend to disregard them. The exam would be less difficult if CLARB provided good resources for preparation…meaning that they explained…[Read more] -
Ray Freeman replied to the topic LARE: grading and drainage in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 10 years, 6 months ago
There are seats available in my Section 4 workshops in northern California on June 20-22 and in Raleigh, NC on July 11-13, 2014. There should be links to these events here in Land 8 and definitely on the ASLA website, or you can e-mail me directly for a descriptive brochure at Rayfreeman3@comcast.net
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Ray Freeman replied to the topic Changes to the LARE exam coming 2012- all computerized and only 4 sections… in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 10 years, 7 months ago
Here’s some general information that I have gathered by asking pointed questions and looking at all information available on the “new” exam format.
First of all, CLARB claimed, during the ‘redesign” process, that the new format would closely follow the way things are done in an office. Of course no one at CLARB has actually worked in a design…[Read more] -
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L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 10 years, 7 months agoPrep Courses for Sections 1&2 of the LARE in Northern California will be given in Berkeley on June 7-8, 2014. See the event page for more details.
Section 4 reviews will be given in Berkeley, CA on June 20-22, 2014 and in Raleigh, NC on July 11-13, 2014. Again, see the event page on this site for additional information on these classes. -
Ray Freeman replied to the topic LARE: grading and drainage in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 10 years, 9 months ago
<< But, even with over 30 yrs. of site grading experience…graded over 500 projects during my LA career, I’m not so sure I could pass the “computerized” version of the LARE Grading exam. >>
Robert,
I bet with a little practice and some minimal guidance you could blow away the grading problems on the current exam.
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Ray Freeman replied to the topic LARE: grading and drainage in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 10 years, 9 months ago
My Grading, Drainage and Construction Documentation (section 4) Bootcamp in the San Francisco Bay area is a 3-day, 25 hour class that costs $450. Unlike just about everyone else, I am constantly upgrading my material to keep it as current as is possible. The text is now at 400 pages of material including over 180 questions and Advanced Items…[Read more]
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L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 10 years, 10 months agoNorthern California – LARE Prep Section 3 – 2014
Date/Time:
February 28-March 2, 2014 8:30 am-6:00 pm
Description:
This workshop covers exam background, site planning and design skills
applicable to the LARE, interpretation and use of third party information,
graphic techniques, resource conservation and management, properties…[Read more] -
Ray Freeman posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 10 years, 11 months agoNorthern California – LARE Prep Section 4 – 2014
Date/Time:
February 14-16, 2014 8:30 am-6:30 pm
Description:
This workshop covers exam background, grading & drainage skills
applicable to the LARE, interpretation and use of third party information,
construction document drawings and specifications, sedimentation and erosion
control,…[Read more] -
Ray Freeman posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 11 years, 4 months agoNorthern California – LARE Prep Sections 1&2 – 2013
Date/Time:
October 26-27, 2013 8:30 am-6:00 pm
Description:
This workshop covers exam background, project management, contracts,
construction administration, construction law, inventory and analysis,
programming, ordinances and codes. 260 page syllabus. 200 practice…[Read more] -
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L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 11 years, 4 months agoNorthern California – LARE Prep Section 4 – 2013
Date/Time:
October 4-6, 2013 8:30 am-6:30 pm
Description:
This workshop covers exam background, grading & drainage skills
applicable to the LARE, interpretation and use of third party information,
construction document drawings and specifications, sedimentation and erosion
control,…[Read more] -
Ray Freeman posted an update in the group
LARE Multiple Choice Discussion 11 years, 9 months agoLARE Preparation Course in Northern California
Class Dates: Sections 1&2_March 9-10, 2013 Sat-Sun 8:30 am-6:15 pm
We will have a maximum of 28 students per class to allow for good student interaction with the instructor. Ray Freeman has 12 years of experience in teaching LARE reviews and has helped over 1700 students prepare for the…[Read more]
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Ray Freeman replied to the topic When to Not Design in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 11 years, 11 months ago
Don’t try to be a designer on the Design Section of the LARE.
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Ray Freeman posted an update in the group
L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 12 years, 4 months agoI still have seats in my Section 1 and 2 class on August 11-12. Accepting applications on Tuesday. I fyou need registration materials or detailed info re the course, please e-mail me at rayfreeman3@comcast.net
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Ray Freeman posted an update in the group
LARE Multiple Choice Discussion 12 years, 4 months agoThere are still seats available in the Freeman & Jewell Section 1 and 2 review on August 11-12. E-mail me at Rayfreeman3@comcast.net for a current brochure.
Ray Freeman NC lic. 356, MA lic. 423, and CA lic. 3722 has been teaching LARE reviews multiple times each year since 2000. He has helped hundreds of candidates to pass the LARE. - Load More
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