PPI NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual 7th Edition Includes Complete Coverage of Content Areas for All Three Sections of the 2026 NCIDQ Exam

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Comprehensive review for all three exam sections:

The Interior Design Reference Manual by licensed subject matter expert David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI, NCIDQ Certification No. 9425 covers all three sections of the NCIDQ exams. Pass your exams the first time with the comprehensive go-to resource for NCIDQ examinees.

• Up-to-Date Content: Aligned with the latest NCIDQ exam specifications.
• Master the Material: Thoroughly covers all exam topics.
• NCIDQ-Specific Expertise: Authored by licensed subject matter expert David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI, providing a deep dive into interior design theory, codes, and practice.
• Visual Clarity: Over 200 figures and diagrams in both SI and U.S. measurements help you visualize complex construction details and design solutions.
• Achieve Exam Success: Failing isn't just frustrating; it's expensive. Stop guessing what's on the test. Step into the exam room with the confidence of knowing you've studied the topics you need for NCIDQ exam success.
• The PPI Legacy: Leverages the expertise and proven approach of over 50 years of experience by PPI, the name synonymous with exam success.

• Complete coverage of content areas for all three sections of the NCIDQ Exam
• Updated for the IBC 2018 changes included in the exam
• Over 200 figures in SI and U.S. measurements to illustrate design details
• Study guidelines, exam tips, and tables to support exam preparation
• New for this edition - revised and updated content to increase exam specification coverage

• Design Concepts and Programming
• Design Constraints
• Building Systems and Construction
• Research, Analysis, and Selection of Products and Details
• Communication and Documentation
• Project and Business Management