Is there any PPD content that ISN'T on PDD?

November 04, 2020 16:15

The overlap of content seems almost 100%. Is there any PPD content that we know WON'T be on PDD. I feel like I'm taking the PDD again. Although there is more technical details, CDs and Specs content, all the ADA, IBC and codes, mechanical and electrical systems, etc, all still seem to be here.

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Peter Mall November 04, 2020 18:32

While there maybe overlap on structural, MEP, sustainable strategies, code/ADA, and specs, these are two different exams. PPD is more in the SD/DD level, while PDD is more in the CD level. IMO the Ballast material is good, skip the calculations, review structural diagrams. Contrary to popular beliefs, I studied for these exams separately and successfully passed both. I cannot stress enough: Do plenty of practice exams, then do more.

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Kathryn O'Regan November 06, 2020 01:24 (Edited November 06, 2020 01:25)

Agree with Peter. PPD is more schematic, including broader site concepts. I just took both - PPD then PDD a month later - and I thought that sequence was helpful to go from conceptual to more specific. Edited to add: I felt like I over studied more detailed design concepts for PPD, but it then helped with PDD.

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