NCARB Proposes to Drastically Reduce Time to Certification for Broadly Experienced and Foreign Architects
WASHINGTON — The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) announced proposals for discussion to overhaul the Broadly Experienced Architect (BEA) and Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) Programs. The proposals would maintain appropriate rigor in the programs while significantly reducing completion time. These changes will optimize the process for U.S. and foreign architects who do not currently meet the requirements to earn NCARB certification for reciprocal licensure.
“NCARB maintains a goal of keeping its programs objective, attainable, defensible and sustainable. And we’ve sought new ways to reduce the burden and cost of both programs since they’ve been heavily subsidized by the Council and cumbersome for applicants to complete,” said NCARB CEO Mike Armstrong. “The Board of Directors considered over 30 options for optimizing or overhauling the programs before settling on these proposals.”