Complete Reference Set for Exam Preparation, Structural Work & Jobsite Compliance
The Alabama Foundations, Pilings, and Cofferdams with Retaining Walls Contractor Book Package provides an extensive collection of nationally recognized references used by contractors performing deep foundations, excavation, cofferdam construction, retaining wall systems, and structural concrete work. This package is designed for individuals preparing for Alabama contractor licensing exams as well as professionals managing complex foundation and earth-retention projects.
The included books cover excavation safety, concrete design, reinforcement placement, formwork, post-tensioning fundamentals, stormwater management, tunneling methods, and Alabama-specific dig-safe requirements—making it ideal for both open-book testing and real-world field operations.
Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
Federal construction safety regulations addressing excavation, trenching, cofferdams, fall protection, heavy equipment, and worker safety.
Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 10th Edition
Comprehensive reference on construction planning, heavy equipment selection, earthwork methods, scheduling, and productivity for foundation and retaining wall projects.
Placing Reinforcing Bars
Industry guidance on reinforcement layout, spacing, tying, supports, and installation for concrete foundations, walls, and structural elements.
Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning – Level 1 Field Fundamentals (2003, 3rd Edition)
Fundamentals of post-tensioned concrete systems, including installation practices, safety considerations, and field procedures.
Pipe and Excavation Contracting
Practical field reference covering trenching, shoring, excavation safety, backfilling, and underground construction techniques.
Jacked Tunnel Design and Construction (1999)
Specialized reference for tunneling and jacking methods used in underground construction, utility crossings, and foundation-related applications.
Storm Water Management for Construction Activities (1992)
Guidance on erosion control, runoff management, sediment control, and environmental compliance on construction sites.
Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 (S.299)
Alabama’s underground utility notification and damage-prevention requirements contractors must follow prior to excavation.
SP-4 Formwork for Concrete
Industry standard for concrete formwork design, construction, safety, and best practices for structural concrete placement.
Erectors’ Manual – Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of Precast Concrete Products
Installation standards, safety procedures, and tolerances for precast concrete foundations, walls, and structural components.
Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
Authoritative reference on concrete materials, mix design, batching, placement, testing, and quality control.
Aspiring Alabama Foundations, Pilings, and Cofferdams Contractors
Contractors building deep foundations, retaining walls, and cofferdam systems
Professionals managing excavation, structural concrete, and underground construction
Individuals preparing for open-book Alabama contractor examinations
Covers foundations, pilings, cofferdams, retaining walls, and excavation
Includes OSHA safety and Alabama-specific dig-safe compliance
Addresses concrete design, reinforcement, formwork, and post-tensioning
Ideal for exam preparation and field reference
Trusted industry standards used nationwide