My NCARB Upgrades

The latest enhancements to the Council’s information systems are intended to help customers more efficiently access vital information and services and continue the effort to centralize all of our data in one system.

“The profession is evolving. Member Board roles, emerging technology, new trends on campuses, and the collaborative nature of design teams all call for an NCARB that can also evolve,” said NCARB CEO Michael J. Armstrong. “Improving our information systems is just one way we will push NCARB into the future.”

NCARB Record Gets Fresh Look, New Features

In June 2013, the Council launched a redesigned NCARB Record that provides more transparency and access to important NCARB services. Online records were reorganized so relevant information is displayed in categories that reflect customers’ path to licensure and certification. The new NCARB Record design allows architects and interns to:

● Easily update their profile information

● Add and track their educational details

● View and edit their registration information at any time

Customers will also receive automatic reminders in their Record when it’s time to renew, saving them time and helping ensure their Record or Certificate doesn’t accidentally lapse and require reactivation.

Access to the experience reporting system is now a fully integrated aspect of the Record, allowing a seamless approach to documenting Intern Development Program (IDP) hours.

A More Helpful NCARB Record Application

In June 2013, the Council revamped the online application for establishing an NCARB Record. The new application identifies the available services for applicants based on the qualifications entered—allowing customers to make more informed decisions about their next steps in the process to becoming licensed or certified.

Putting the ARE Practice Programs in a Cloud

In May 2013, the Council launched a cloud-based practice programs service to ARE candidates. Historically only accessible on 32-bit computers, the new service gives subscribers with Macs and 64-bit Windows operating systems unlimited access to the practice programs.

More Ways to Submit IDP Experience

In December 2012, the Council released two new features—a weekly reporting option and a home page widget—that give interns more flexibility in reporting IDP experience hours through the online reporting system in My NCARB.

● Weekly reporting allows interns to report experience similar to how they fill out a timesheet.

● The home page widget creates a short cut for interns to edit saved experience reports from the main page of the online reporting system.

● Learn more about the features by watching the Weekly Reporting and Widget video.