Amber books for PDD?

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Salma Teekay

June 16, 2021 17:36

Has anyone passed PDD without using the Amber book? I took PPD a week ago using a combination of other books and youtube videos, but it seems like almost everyone recommends Amber for PDD. I'm taking PDD in 2 weeks and was wondering if the videos are worth watching over the next 2 weeks?

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  Rebekka O'Melia July 14, 2021 17:15

  Most people don't use Amber book.  I never used it.  I'd recommend reading all of Ballast, then using youtube videos to try to understand the topics you are not familiar with.  I only watch industry standard videos, be sure they are sanctioned by whatever industry (masonry, steel, etc).  The Fundamentals book was also helpful, if you still have it from college.  2 weeks really isn't much time to begin new material.  

  Rebekka O'Melia, B.Arch, M. Ed, Registered Architect, NCARB, ​​Step Up ARE Coaching​​​ 

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  Salma Teekay July 14, 2021 17:20 (Edited July 14, 2021 21:04)

  Thanks Rebekka!
  That’s exactly what I did and passed PDD. Ballast and the Fundamentals book was the winning combination. Glad to be done with all 6!

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  Andre De Mattos July 15, 2021 01:41

  Salma congrats on the pass and conquering your license!

  "The fundamentals" ?!  Can you provide the full name? 

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  Rebekka O'Melia July 19, 2021 03:57

  CONGRATULATIONS SALMA!!!
  That’s great! Glad the strategy helped!

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  Salma Teekay July 19, 2021 04:47

  Thanks Rebekka, it's such a relief to be done!

  Hi Andre, my mistake. I actually bought Building Construction by Madan Mehta because it was cheaper. But I've heard Fundamentals of Building Construction by Edward Allen covers pretty much the same topics.

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