New Virginia Concrete Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

Prepare for the Virginia Concrete Contractor examination with an all-in-one exam prep rental package built around the technical references, structured study support, and application assistance needed to organize your path toward the Virginia Concrete Contracting specialty. The New Virginia Concrete Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package combines highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, and Application Service in one comprehensive preparation option.

The Virginia Concrete Contracting specialty is identified as CEM by the Virginia Board for Contractors. Candidates preparing for this specialty work with technical subjects that include concrete materials, structural concrete, reinforcing steel, formwork, excavation, building-code provisions, estimating concepts, and construction safety. Effective preparation requires understanding the trade while also becoming comfortable navigating the books used during an open-book examination.

This Ultimate package is designed to make that process more organized. The seven listed reference books are provided as highlighted and tabbed rental books, giving candidates a prepared set of references for study and exam navigation. Instead of starting with completely unorganized technical books, candidates can concentrate on learning the material, recognizing important terminology, and practicing how to locate relevant information efficiently.

The package also includes 1 year of course access, giving candidates time to review concrete contracting subjects, practice reference navigation, and reinforce difficult topics. Application Service is included to provide additional support with the contractor application process.

Package Cost: $2,095

Refundable Book Deposit: An additional $900 refundable deposit applies. The deposit is refundable if the books are returned in similar condition within 1 year from the date received.

Total Initial Cost: $2,995

Book Preparation: All books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.

Exam Details

The Virginia Concrete Contractor examination is associated with the Concrete Contracting specialty, identified by the abbreviation CEM. Virginia contractor licensing is regulated by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Board for Contractors, and PSI serves as the examination vendor for contractor examinations.

Successful completion of the applicable examination is required before applying for licensure when an examination is required for the Qualified Individual. The technical exam is intended to demonstrate the minimum competency associated with the specialty.

• Specialty: Concrete Contracting
• Specialty Code: CEM
• Regulatory Authority: Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Board for Contractors
• Examination Vendor: PSI
• Exam Type: Contractor Qualified Individual specialty examination
• Testing Format: Computer-administered examination

The examination can include questions based on the published reference materials as well as trade knowledge and general industry practices. This makes a balanced preparation strategy important. Candidates should understand core concrete contracting concepts while also becoming comfortable with the books used to locate detailed code provisions and technical information.

Open Book Test

The Virginia contractor examinations are open book. Candidates must bring their own approved references because books are not provided at the test site. Study guides are not permitted as examination-room references, and loose papers or unbound reference materials are also restricted.

The highlighted and tabbed books in this Ultimate rental package are prepared to support open-book navigation. Highlighting can draw attention to useful information, while tabs help divide large references into recognizable sections. Candidates should still work with the books regularly before the exam so the organization becomes familiar.

Open book does not mean that extensive preparation is unnecessary. A construction code, OSHA reference, ACI standard, or technical manual can contain hundreds of pages. Candidates who know which reference covers a particular subject and where major sections are located can use their books more effectively than candidates who attempt to search every reference from the beginning.

A useful strategy is to identify the primary subject of each practice question before reaching for a book. Safety questions may lead to 29 CFR Part 1926. Structural concrete requirements may point toward ACI 318-14. Concrete mixture and materials questions may involve Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures. Reinforcing-steel subjects may lead to Placing Reinforcing Bars, while formwork questions can direct candidates toward SP-4 Formwork for Concrete.

Licensing Steps

The Virginia Concrete Contractor technical examination is one part of the overall contractor licensing process. Candidates should coordinate exam preparation with the requirements that apply to their intended contractor license class and Concrete Contracting specialty.

1. Determine the appropriate Virginia contractor license class. Virginia contractor businesses may qualify for Class A, Class B, or Class C licensing depending on the applicable requirements.
2. Select the Concrete Contracting specialty. Concrete Contracting is identified by the specialty abbreviation CEM.
3. Designate the Qualified Individual. Virginia contractor businesses must identify a Qualified Individual for each classification or specialty on the license.
4. Complete required experience documentation. Qualified Individuals must satisfy the applicable experience requirements for the requested designation.
5. Complete required pre-license education. Virginia requires approved pre-license education for new contractor license applicants.
6. Complete the required examination. Candidates pursuing an examination-based specialty must satisfy the applicable Qualified Individual examination requirement.
7. Complete the contractor application. The included Application Service provides support for organizing the applicable contractor licensing application process.

Passing an examination does not by itself issue a Virginia contractor license. The contractor business and its Qualified Individual must also satisfy the applicable licensing requirements and complete the required application process.

State Requirements

The Virginia Board for Contractors regulates contractor businesses operating within the Commonwealth. Virginia contractor licenses use license classes, classifications, and specialties to identify the level and type of contracting work a business is authorized to perform.

Concrete Contracting is recognized under the CEM specialty designation. Every licensed contractor must identify a Qualified Individual for each specialty on its license. Certain specialties require the Qualified Individual to complete a Board-approved written examination as part of demonstrating competency.

Virginia also requires approved pre-license education for new contractor license applicants. This business and regulatory education is separate from technical preparation for the Concrete Contracting specialty examination. Candidates should plan for both requirements when organizing their licensing path.

The Application Service included in this Ultimate package supports the application process, while the exam prep course and rental books are focused on examination preparation. State licensing approval remains dependent on meeting the applicable Virginia requirements.

Reference Books

The Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package includes rental copies of the following highlighted and tabbed references. A $900 refundable deposit applies to the rental books and is refundable when the books are returned in similar condition within 1 year from the date received.

• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This construction-safety reference contains federal OSHA requirements affecting construction operations. It supports study involving excavation safety, personal protective equipment, fall protection, concrete and masonry operations, tools, equipment, material handling, and other workplace hazards.
• Included Book: International Building Code, 2021
  The 2021 International Building Code contains requirements affecting structural construction, foundations, materials, inspections, loads, and other building-related provisions. Familiarity with the code's organization can help candidates navigate requirements more efficiently.
• Included Book: ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  ACI 318-14 covers structural concrete requirements involving materials, reinforcement, durability, development and splicing, structural members, and construction provisions associated with reinforced concrete.
• Included Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  This reference provides detailed coverage of concrete materials and mixture performance, including cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, proportioning, batching, mixing, placement, curing, testing, strength, and durability.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  This technical reference supports preparation involving excavation, trenching, earthwork, layout, grades, equipment, underground construction, and related field procedures.
• Included Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars
  This reinforcing-steel reference addresses practical field topics such as bar identification, placement, supports, ties, splices, tolerances, and procedures used for installing reinforcement in concrete construction.
• Included Book: SP-4 Formwork for Concrete, 2014, 8th Edition
  This concrete formwork reference covers form materials, construction loads, pressures, wall and slab forms, shoring, reshoring, bracing, construction methods, and related formwork practices.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

The most productive way to use a highlighted and tabbed reference package is to integrate the books into regular study. Candidates should learn the purpose of each book, become familiar with its index and table of contents, and practice locating technical information while working through exam-style questions.

For concrete materials, study cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, mixture proportioning, batching, mixing, transporting, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, strength, durability, and testing. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures provides broad coverage of these topics.

Structural concrete preparation should include reinforcing requirements, development and splicing concepts, durability, structural members, and construction provisions. ACI 318-14 provides technical requirements that can support this area of study.

Reinforcing-steel preparation should include placement, supports, ties, splices, bar identification, and common field practices. Placing Reinforcing Bars provides focused material for this area. Formwork study should include loads, pressures, wall and slab forms, shores, reshores, bracing, and safe construction practices using SP-4 Formwork for Concrete.

Excavation preparation can combine practical excavation knowledge with construction safety. Pipe and Excavation Contracting provides technical information on excavation and underground work, while 29 CFR Part 1926 addresses applicable federal safety requirements.

The 1 year of course access gives candidates time to revisit these subjects instead of trying to cover every technical reference in a short period. Repeated study can help reinforce trade knowledge while also improving familiarity with the highlighted and tabbed books.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Virginia Concrete Contractor candidates organize the preparation process around trade-focused review, practice-oriented study, reference navigation, and structured guidance. The Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package combines those study resources with prepared rental books and Application Service.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books provide an organized starting point for open-book preparation. Candidates can use the books throughout the course to practice locating information, recognizing industry terminology, and identifying which reference is most appropriate for a particular concrete contracting subject.

The included 1 year of course access gives candidates an extended period to work through the material, return to challenging topics, and practice reference navigation. This can be particularly useful for candidates balancing exam preparation with work and other responsibilities.

Practice-oriented preparation helps turn reading into active study. Candidates can review a question, determine its subject, select the likely reference, locate supporting information, and confirm the answer. Repeating that process can make the books more familiar and build confidence using technical material.

Application Service adds support beyond exam preparation by helping organize the contractor application process. The goal is to provide candidates with a more complete preparation structure that supports both the technical exam and the next stages of pursuing the applicable Virginia contractor license.

FAQ Section

What is included in the Virginia Concrete Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package?

The package includes seven highlighted and tabbed rental reference books, 1 year of course access, structured exam preparation, reference-navigation support, and Application Service.

How much does the Ultimate Rental Package cost?

The package cost is $2,095. An additional $900 refundable book deposit applies, bringing the total initial cost to $2,995.

Is the $900 book deposit refundable?

Yes. The $900 deposit is refundable if the rental books are returned in similar condition within 1 year from the date received.

Are the rental books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All included rental books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation and reference navigation.

How long should I allow for my Ultimate book package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.

How long do I receive course access?

The Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with the Ultimate package.

Is the Virginia contractor examination open book?

Yes. Virginia contractor examinations are open book. Candidates must bring their own approved references because books are not supplied at the test site.

Who administers Virginia contractor examinations?

PSI is the examination vendor for the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Board for Contractors.

Does purchasing the Ultimate package guarantee that I will pass the exam or receive a license?

No. The package provides study resources, prepared rental books, course access, and application support, but examination results and licensing approval depend on the candidate meeting the applicable requirements.