North Carolina Building Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

Prepare for the North Carolina Building Contractor examination with an all-inclusive rental package combining professionally highlighted and tabbed reference books, an online trade exam prep course, live classes, and Application Service.

The North Carolina Building Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package is designed for candidates who want a structured approach to technical study, open-book reference navigation, examination preparation, and licensing application support. The package includes the eight references identified for use in the examination room, twelve additional study books, 1 year of course access, and live instructional support.

The North Carolina Building Contractor classification covers a broad range of commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction and demolition work. Candidates may need to understand building-code requirements, structural concrete, masonry, accessibility, construction safety, contractor business practices, project management, code administration, sports-field construction, roofing, carpentry, excavation, steel systems, erosion control, and related construction methods.

Every rental book in this package is professionally highlighted and tabbed. Selected definitions, code provisions, tables, formulas, diagrams, procedures, administrative requirements, and business concepts are highlighted to support focused review. Permanently attached tabs identify major chapters, standards, sections, and frequently reviewed examination topics.

The included trade course helps candidates divide the reference library into manageable study areas. Live classes provide instructor-led review that can be combined with self-paced lessons, technical reading, calculation practice, and timed open-book exercises.

The package also includes Application Service. This service provides organized assistance with the North Carolina contractor licensing application process, including support with the forms and documentation associated with the selected licensing pathway.

The physical books are provided as rentals for one year. A $1,250 refundable deposit is added to the package price. The deposit is returned when the complete rental-book set is received back in similar condition within one year of the rental period.

The one-year rental period gives candidates time to work through the large reference library, participate in live classes, complete course lessons, practice calculations, and prepare for the licensing process. Books should be protected from additional writing, moisture, torn pages, missing materials, loose inserts, or unauthorized alterations.

Please allow an additional 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed trade book package orders.

Exam Details

The North Carolina Building Contractor examination evaluates knowledge across building construction, structural systems, accessibility, contractor business practices, workplace safety, code administration, and project management.

Building-code preparation may include occupancy classifications, construction types, allowable building height and area, fire-resistance ratings, fire walls, fire barriers, fire-protection systems, interior finishes, means of egress, exterior walls, roof assemblies, structural provisions, special inspections, and safeguards during construction.

Many building-code questions require candidates to use more than one section. A question involving allowable building size may require review of occupancy, construction type, sprinkler conditions, frontage provisions, mixed-use requirements, and applicable table notes.

Structural concrete preparation may include materials, reinforcement, concrete cover, development length, splices, slabs, beams, columns, walls, footings, foundations, durability, strength, inspections, and construction requirements.

Masonry preparation may include masonry units, mortar, grout, reinforcement, anchors, ties, walls, columns, bearing, quality assurance, construction tolerances, inspections, and structural requirements.

Accessibility preparation may involve accessible routes, entrances, doors, maneuvering clearances, ramps, stairs, elevators, platform lifts, toilet rooms, bathing facilities, parking, seating, reach ranges, operable parts, signage, and communication features.

Construction-safety preparation may cover personal protective equipment, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, excavation, cranes, material handling, electrical hazards, tools, fire prevention, housekeeping, and employer responsibilities.

Business and project-management preparation may address licensing, business organization, accounting, financial statements, contracts, estimating, bidding, scheduling, insurance, employment practices, safety programs, liens, project documentation, and risk management.

Code-administration preparation may include permits, plan review, inspections, certificates of occupancy, alternate materials, violations, stop-work orders, enforcement procedures, and the responsibilities of contractors, design professionals, and building officials.

Sports-field preparation may involve site evaluation, grading, drainage, irrigation, soil preparation, natural turf, synthetic surfaces, field layout, construction, renovation, equipment, and maintenance.

The supplemental study references expand preparation into carpentry, roofing, excavation, concrete mixtures, post-tensioning, modern masonry methods, utility safety, sedimentation control, contractor regulations, steel joist erection, and steel-deck construction.

Open Book Test

The North Carolina Building Contractor examination is open book. Candidates may use authorized references that comply with current testing-center requirements.

The eight approved exam-room references in this package are professionally highlighted and tabbed to support navigation. Candidates should learn which book applies to each subject and practice locating information without depending entirely on the tabs.

Use the North Carolina Building Code for general building requirements, occupancy classifications, construction types, building height and area, fire protection, means of egress, exterior walls, roofing, structural provisions, and safeguards during construction.

Use ACI 318 for structural concrete questions and ACI 530/530.1 for masonry questions. Use ICC A117.1 for accessibility requirements and the North Carolina Administration Code and Policies for permits, inspections, enforcement, and administrative procedures.

Use the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for workplace-safety questions. Use the contractor business guide for licensing, accounting, contracts, estimating, project management, insurance, liens, and contractor responsibilities. Use the sports-fields reference for athletic-facility planning, construction, drainage, turf, and maintenance.

Highlighted passages should be read in context. The correct answer may depend on a nearby exception, definition, table note, diagram, commentary provision, or cross-reference.

The twelve additional study books are included to build broader construction knowledge, but they are not identified as references allowed into the examination room. Final exam simulations should be completed using only the eight approved references.

Candidates should review current examination rules regarding highlighting, underlining, tabs, notes, loose papers, inserted materials, and binding before taking any references to the testing center.

Licensing Steps

1. Review the Building Contractor classification. Confirm that the classification matches the construction and demolition work the business plans to perform.
2. Select the appropriate license limitation. Choose the monetary limitation that fits the value of projects the business intends to undertake.
3. Identify the qualifier. Select the individual who will satisfy the examination requirement for the applicant business.
4. Prepare the application. Use the included Application Service to organize the required applicant, business, financial, ownership, and qualifier information.
5. Receive examination eligibility. Complete the applicable approval process before scheduling the examination.
6. Begin the trade course. Use the online lessons to organize building code, concrete, masonry, accessibility, safety, business, administration, and sports-field subjects.
7. Attend live classes. Combine instructor-led review with self-paced study and reference practice.
8. Study the complete rental library. Use the supplemental books to strengthen practical construction knowledge.
9. Complete timed open-book drills. Practice using only the eight exam-room-approved references during final simulations.
10. Schedule and take the examination. Follow current candidate and testing-center requirements.
11. Complete the licensing process. Satisfy the applicable financial, qualifier, organizational, classification, and limitation requirements.
12. Return the rental books. Return the complete set in similar condition within one year to qualify for the refundable deposit.

State Requirements

The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors regulates the Building Contractor classification. The classification covers commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential building construction and demolition.

The scope also includes associated sitework, parking decks, grading, paving, sidewalks, gutters, storm drainage, retaining walls, accessory structures, recreational facilities, athletic fields, running tracks, bleachers, and seating.

The applicant business must hold a classification that covers the work and a monetary limitation appropriate for the projects it intends to undertake.

The business must identify a qualifier who satisfies the applicable examination requirement. The applicant must also provide the financial, organizational, ownership, and business documentation required for the requested license.

Passing the examination does not automatically issue a contractor license. The applicant must complete the licensing process and satisfy the requirements associated with the chosen classification and limitation.

A contractor license does not replace project-specific permits, inspections, engineering services, architectural services, accessibility requirements, environmental approvals, erosion-control obligations, or workplace-safety responsibilities.

Reference Books

Exam Room Approved Books

• Included Book: Sports Fields: Design, Construction and Maintenance, 2nd Edition, 2010
  A technical reference covering athletic-field planning, grading, drainage, irrigation, soil preparation, natural turf, synthetic surfaces, construction, renovation, and maintenance.
• Included Book: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  A construction-safety reference covering personal protective equipment, fall protection, scaffolds, ladders, excavation, cranes, electrical hazards, tools, material handling, and employer responsibilities.
• Included Book: Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition
  A contractor reference covering licensing, accounting, financial management, contracts, estimating, bidding, scheduling, insurance, employment, safety, liens, and project administration.
• Included Book: North Carolina Building Code: Building Code, 2018
  The primary building-code reference covering occupancy classifications, construction types, building height and area, fire protection, means of egress, structural requirements, exterior walls, roofing, and construction safeguards.
• Included Book: ACI 530/530.1-13, Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  A masonry reference covering materials, reinforcement, design requirements, construction, inspections, quality assurance, specifications, and commentary.
• Included Book: ACI 318-14, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  A structural concrete reference covering reinforcement, slabs, beams, columns, walls, foundations, durability, strength, development, splices, inspections, and construction requirements.
• Included Book: North Carolina Administration Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
  An administrative reference covering permits, plan review, inspections, certificates of occupancy, enforcement, alternate materials, violations, and code procedures.
• Included Book: ICC A117.1-2017, Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
  An accessibility standard covering routes, entrances, doors, ramps, stairs, elevators, toilet rooms, parking, seating, reach ranges, clearances, signage, and communication features.

Additional Study Books Not Allowed into the Exam

• Included Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  A guide covering delivery, storage, bridging, erection, stability, sequencing, connections, and safety for steel joists and joist girders.
• Included Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  A construction reference covering foundations, framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, doors, windows, finishes, tools, plans, and general building methods.
• Included Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  A concrete reference covering materials, proportioning, strength, durability, placement, consolidation, curing, testing, and quality control.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  A field reference covering excavation, trenching, pipe installation, dewatering, bedding, backfill, compaction, equipment, estimating, and safety.
• Included Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  A roofing reference covering systems, materials, installation, flashing, ventilation, repair, measurements, labor, estimating, and project planning.
• Included Book: Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning - Level 1 Field Fundamentals
  A field reference covering post-tensioning components, tendon installation, stressing, safety, inspection, handling, repairs, and quality control.
• Included Book: Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
  A masonry reference covering tools, materials, mortar, brick, concrete block, stone, layout, bonding, reinforcement, walls, and field techniques.
• Included Book: North Carolina Excavation Safety Guidelines, 2022 or Later
  A practical guide covering utility-location procedures, markings, tolerance zones, safe digging, damage prevention, emergency response, and excavator responsibilities.
• Included Book: North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4, Sedimentation Control, Including Latest Amendments
  Administrative rules covering land-disturbing activities, erosion-control plans, stabilization, inspections, enforcement, and sedimentation-control responsibilities.
• Included Book: North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 113A, Article 4, Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973
  State law establishing erosion and sedimentation-control responsibilities, planning requirements, enforcement authority, and pollution-prevention obligations.
• Included Book: Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina
  A contractor law reference covering licensing statutes, Board rules, classifications, limitations, qualifier responsibilities, applications, renewals, and disciplinary provisions.
• Included Book: SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
  A Steel Deck Institute reference covering steel-deck products, handling, storage, erection, attachment, openings, accessories, tolerances, and safety.

Test Information and Study Materials

Begin preparation by separating the exam-room references from the supplemental books. Use the complete library to build construction knowledge, then complete final timed exercises using only the eight approved references.

Study the North Carolina Building Code by practicing occupancy, construction type, height and area, fire-resistance requirements, means of egress, exterior walls, roofing, structural provisions, and construction safeguards.

Use ACI 318 and ACI 530/530.1 for structural study. Practice identifying which reference controls the question before beginning a lookup.

Use ICC A117.1 for accessibility preparation. Work directly with diagrams and dimensions involving routes, doors, ramps, parking, toilet rooms, seating, reach ranges, and maneuvering clearances.

Use the additional study books for practical review of carpentry, roofing, concrete mixtures, masonry installation, excavation, post-tensioning, steel joists, steel deck, utility safety, and erosion control.

Combine live classes with course lessons, technical reading, calculation practice, mixed-reference drills, and review of missed questions. Protect every rental book and return the full set within the one-year rental period.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps North Carolina Building Contractor candidates organize a large technical and business reference library into a structured preparation plan.

Trade-focused review connects the North Carolina Building Code with structural concrete, masonry, accessibility, construction safety, roofing, carpentry, excavation, steel systems, sports fields, and code administration.

Practice-oriented preparation encourages candidates to review course lessons, answer questions, locate supporting provisions, examine missed concepts, and repeat difficult searches.

Professional highlighting helps selected information stand out, while permanent tabs support navigation to major chapters and commonly reviewed subjects. Live classes add instructor-led support to the self-paced preparation process.

Application Service helps candidates organize the licensing paperwork and supporting information associated with their selected application pathway.

No package can guarantee a passing score, contractor license, permit, or business outcome. Results depend on the candidate’s preparation, construction experience, financial qualifications, reference-navigation skills, application completion, and examination performance.

FAQ Section

What is included in the Ultimate package?

The package includes eight exam-room-approved rental books, twelve supplemental study books, professional highlighting and tabbing, the online trade course, live classes, 1 year of course access, and Application Service.

What is the total amount due at purchase?

The package price is $2,565, and the refundable book deposit is $1,250. The total due at purchase is $3,815.

Is the $1,250 deposit refundable?

Yes. The deposit is refundable when the complete rental-book set is returned in similar condition within one year of the rental period.

How long is course access?

The package includes 1 year of course access.

Are live classes included?

Yes. Live instructor-led classes are included with the Ultimate package.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included to support organization of the North Carolina contractor licensing application process.

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The exam-room-approved references and supplemental study books are professionally highlighted and tabbed.

Are all books allowed into the examination room?

No. Only the eight books listed in the Exam Room Approved Books section are identified for use during the examination. The remaining books are included for study.

Is the examination open book?

Yes. Candidates may use authorized references that comply with current testing-center requirements.

Can I add notes to the rental books?

The books should be protected from additional writing, loose materials, missing pages, moisture, damage, or unauthorized alterations. They must be returned in similar condition to qualify for the deposit refund.

Does this package guarantee a passing score or contractor license?

No. Examination and licensing outcomes depend on the candidate’s preparation, construction knowledge, financial qualifications, supporting documentation, reference-navigation ability, and performance during the examination and application processes.

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