LARE

The best way to prepare for the LARE is by solving problems—the more problems, the better. LARE Review, Section A Practice Problems: Project and Construction Administration contains realistic multiple-choice practice problems. Take advantage of this important LARE preparation tool.

Realistic Practice Problems for LARE Section A

• 90 multiple-choice practice problems
• Detailed solutions for all problems
• Valuable problem-solving approaches, insights, and strategies

Exam Subsections Covered

• Project Administration
• Construction Administration
• Assessment and Review

• Project Administration
• Construction Administration
• Assessment and Review

More than 150 realistic, multiple-choice practice problems with fully explained solutions, provide a comprehensive review for LARE Section D. Make LARE Review, Section D Practice Problems: Design and Construction Documentation an essential part of your exam preparation.

Realistic Practice Problems for LARE Section D

• Over 150 multiple-choice practice problems with detailed solutions
• Comprehensive coverage of all exam subsections
• Valuable problem-solving approaches, insights, and strategies

Exam Subsections Covered

• Design Principles
• Resource Conservation and Management
• Graphic Communication
• Construction Documentation
• Materials and Methods of Construction

• Design Principles
• Resource Conservation and Management
• Graphic Communication
• Construction Documentation
• Materials and Methods of Construction

Get realistic and effective practice for the site design vignettes on LARE Section C with LARE Review, Section C Vignettes: Site Design. The seven vignettes in this book are designed to mirror the exam's level of difficulty.

Realistic Vignette Practice for LARE Section C

• A site plan for drafting each solution
• A fully explained passing and failing solution for each practice vignette
• A time target for each practice vignette

What's New for the 2nd Edition

• 1 new vignette covering site and circulation design
• 1 new vignette covering land-use planning

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• Protecting your intellectual property
• Managing the five critical elements of a successful start-up
• Securing start-up financing
• Dealing successfully with venture capitalists
• Writing a winning business plan
• Creating a management team
• Handling employment and compensation--who to hire and how to pay them
• Avoiding the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make
• Understanding company valuation and exit strategies

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