Project Planning & Design

Project Development & Documentation (PDD) focuses on the integration and documentation of building systems, material selection, and material assemblies into a project. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and abilities in integration of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialty systems into overall project design and documentation.

Passed 10/31/22

Study Recommendations

The exam is 4 hours 5 minutes, and 100 questions.
The exam is mostly multiple choices, and about 20% drag and place, hotspot, and calculation questions.
Spend 2 hours on the first 80 standalone questions, take a break, then spend the next 2 hours on the two case studies.
Study building details, MEP systems, and structural systems.

Exam Contents

SECTION 1: Integration of Building Materials & Systems

Mechanical System
- - All air: Variable Air Volume, Constant Air Volume
  - All water: Fan coil terminal, Hydronic convector
  - Know supply and exhaust symbols on ceiling plans

Plumbing System
- - Soil stack=blackwater; Waste stack=grey water
  - Vent stack connects to stack vent; Stack vent exhausts sewage gas
  - Pipe insulation needed for hot water=save energy, cold water=avoid freezing
Electrical System
- - Single Phase: 120/240V, 3 wires, residential
  - 3 Phrase: 208/400V, 277/480V, 4 wires, commercial and industrial
Lighting System
- - Direct, Semi-Direct, Direct-Indirect, Semi-Indirect, Indirect, Diffuse
  - Know Color Rendering Index, Color Temperature, Light Distribution Curve, Spectral Distribution Chart
Structural System
- - Know steel Angle, Channel, Plate, Tee, Wide flange, Hollow section
  - Know Tension, Compression, Shear, Movement
  - Concrete usually needs to be reinforced on the tension side with rebar
Conveying System
- - Hydraulic vs Traction Elevator, Geared vs Gearless

SECTION 2: Construction Documentation

Masonry Details
- - At parapet, opening, base conditions
  - Know weep hole, mortar net, drip, lintel, bond beam, air space
Flashing Details
- - Often required at ridges, valleys, openings, intersections, joints
Fire Rated Wall Assemblies
- - 1 hour, 2 hour, & Shaft wall assemblies with gypsum boards/panels
Door Swing
- - Right Hand (RH), Right Hand Reverse (RHR), Left Hand (LH), Left Hand Reverse (LHR)
Moisture Protection
- - Air Barrier vs Vapor Retarder; usually placed on the warmer side
  - Damp Proofing controls moisture only; Water Proofing control moisture and water subject to hydrostatic pression
Galvanic Corrosion
- - Place similar metals together
  - Anodic(-) Zinc, Aluminum, Steel, Lead, Copper, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Silver, Gold (+)Cathodic
Design Changes
- - Understand the impact of changes to different building systems. i.e. using a deeper duct will lower the ceiling height

SECTION 3: Project Manual & Specifications

Project Manual
- - Includes Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms, Conditions of Contract, & Specifications
Bidding Documents
- - Includes Project Manual, Contract Drawings, Addenda, & Modifications
Specifications
- - Know the divisions required given a particular scope, read MasterFormat divisions
  - 4 methods of specifying: Proprietary, Descriptive, Performance, Reference Standards

SECTION 4: Codes & Regulations

Types of Construction
- - Non-combustible: I, II
  - Combustible: III, IV (heavy timber), V
Separation of Occupancies
- - IBC table 508.4
Egress
- - Dead end: 20' max for business occupancy
  - Max Common Path of Travel vs Max Travel Distance
  - Separation of Exits: 1/2 or 1/3 diagonal
Accessibility
- - Ramp: Max rise 30"; Max Slope 1:12; Landing min 60" long
  - Transition: 1/4" H max, 1/2" H allowed with bevel
  - Wheel chair turning space: min 60" diameter circle
  - Door maneuvering clearances: front approach, 12" min push side, 18" min pull side

SECTION 5: Construction Cost Estimates

Cost Estimating
- - Calculate cost savings on alternative materials, given unit price
  - Select the most cost-effective material to meet design standard

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