Louisiana Concrete Construction Excluding Highways, Streets, and Bridges Contractor Exam Book Package

Prepare for the Louisiana Concrete Construction Excluding Highways, Streets, and Bridges contractor examination with a complete technical reference package covering construction safety, formwork, concrete materials, mixture control, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, joint construction, sawcutting, building-code requirements, calculations, and practical field procedures.

The Louisiana Concrete Construction Excluding Highways, Streets, and Bridges Contractor Exam Book Package includes eight references selected to support preparation across the major subjects associated with this specialized trade examination. Each publication addresses a different part of concrete construction, from OSHA safety and formwork systems to mixture design, flatwork sawcutting, crack-control joints, and applicable building-code provisions.

This classification covers the construction, maintenance, and repair of concrete parking lots, sidewalks, driveways, foundations, columns, beams, walls, floors, roofs, curtain walls, slabs, tennis courts, and similar concrete work. It also includes forms, slipforms, reinforcing rods, wire mesh, precast and prestressed concrete structures, grouting, guniting, shotcreting, and concrete pumping. Concrete construction for highways, streets, and bridges is excluded.

Candidates should be prepared to review the complete concrete construction process. Important areas include material selection, mixture characteristics, form assembly, shoring, placement, vibration, finishing, curing, joint layout, sawcut timing, cutting depth, equipment operation, jobsite safety, code compliance, and quantity calculations.

The included references work together as a coordinated study set. Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 supports preparation involving construction safety. SP-4 Formwork for Concrete addresses form materials, design considerations, ties, bracing, shoring, reshoring, stripping, and field procedures.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures provides information on cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, mixture proportioning, placement, curing, durability, testing, and quality control. The four sawcutting publications support preparation involving concrete joints, flatwork, cutting methods, equipment, timing, depth, crack control, and safe operating practices.

The 2018 International Building Code supports study of concrete-related structural provisions, materials, inspections, safeguards during construction, and other applicable building requirements.

This listing includes the standard technical book package only. Professional highlighting, permanent tabs, online course access, rental terms, refundable deposits, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and the NASCLA Louisiana business book are not included.

Exam Details

The Louisiana Concrete Construction Excluding Highways, Streets, and Bridges examination is completed by an approved qualifying party after the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors establishes examination eligibility. Applicants must submit the applicable contractor license application, classification request, or qualifying-party request before scheduling the examination.

The examination contains 50 multiple-choice questions. Candidates receive 2 hours to complete the test and must earn a minimum score of 70 percent to pass.

The examination evaluates knowledge associated with concrete construction outside highway, street, and bridge work. Important preparation areas include:

• Construction Safety: Personal protective equipment, fall protection, scaffolds, ladders, excavation, reinforcing steel, formwork safety, tools, machinery, material handling, and common jobsite hazards.
• Concrete Materials: Cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, air content, workability, strength, durability, temperature, and mixture characteristics.
• Batching and Mixing: Material measurement, water control, mixing procedures, delivery conditions, consistency, yield, and quality-control practices.
• Formwork: Form materials, loads, ties, bracing, shores, reshoring, supports, form construction, stripping, inspection, and safe field procedures.
• Placement and Consolidation: Site preparation, transporting, depositing, placement sequencing, vibration, consolidation, lift considerations, and segregation prevention.
• Finishing and Curing: Screeding, floating, troweling, surface treatments, curing methods, moisture retention, temperature protection, and surface-quality considerations.
• Concrete Joints: Construction joints, contraction joints, isolation joints, spacing, depth, timing, sealing, layout, and crack-control purposes.
• Sawcutting: Saw selection, blade considerations, cutting timing, cutting depth, layout, equipment operation, dust control, slurry management, and safe cutting procedures.
• Building-Code Requirements: Concrete construction provisions, structural requirements, materials, inspections, special inspections, safeguards, and related building requirements.
• Calculations: Area, volume, quantities, yield, material requirements, formwork dimensions, joint layout, and practical concrete calculations.

The examination may include questions developed from the authorized references as well as questions based on practical concrete construction knowledge and accepted industry procedures. Candidates should understand why a method is used, how materials behave, and how safety and quality requirements apply to field operations.

Strong preparation should combine technical reading, calculations, reference navigation, and repeated practice. Candidates should be able to identify the subject of a question, select the appropriate publication, locate the relevant information, and apply it to a construction situation within the available testing time.

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors determines the examinations and licensing requirements assigned to each applicant. Passing the concrete trade examination is one part of the complete contractor licensing process.

Open Book Test

The Louisiana Concrete Construction Excluding Highways, Streets, and Bridges contractor examination is an open-book test. Candidates may bring authorized references into the examination center, subject to the current rules governing approved titles, editions, annotations, tabs, and attached materials.

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs may be used. Temporary tabs, removable notes, loose papers, and unauthorized attached materials are prohibited. Candidates may not write in their references during the examination session.

An open-book format does not remove the need for preparation. Candidates must identify the question’s subject, choose the correct publication, find the applicable section, interpret the information, and select the best answer within the allotted time.

With 50 questions and two hours available, candidates have an average of approximately two minutes and twenty-four seconds per question. Searching randomly through eight publications can consume valuable examination time.

Questions involving personal protective equipment, fall protection, scaffolds, ladders, reinforcing steel, formwork safety, tools, machinery, excavation, and material handling may require 29 CFR Part 1926.

Questions involving form materials, loads, ties, shores, reshoring, bracing, stripping, inspection, and safe formwork practices may lead to SP-4 Formwork for Concrete.

Questions involving cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, mixture proportioning, batching, placement, consolidation, curing, durability, testing, and quality control may require Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures.

Questions involving contraction joints, cutting timing, cutting depth, blade selection, equipment, concrete flatwork, layout, crack control, dust, slurry, and cutting techniques may lead to the four included sawcutting references.

Building-code questions involving concrete construction, structural provisions, materials, inspections, and safeguards may require the 2018 International Building Code.

Candidates should practice with the same authorized editions they plan to bring into the testing center. Learn each reference’s table of contents, index, chapter structure, diagrams, tables, terminology, and overall organization before examination day.

Licensing Steps

1. Review the classification. Confirm that Concrete Construction Excluding Highways, Streets, and Bridges matches the concrete work the company intends to bid, contract, supervise, or perform.
2. Select the appropriate contractor application. Complete the Louisiana application that applies to the intended license type and classification.
3. Designate a qualifying party. Identify the individual who will complete the examination requirements assigned to the contractor applicant.
4. Gather supporting documentation. Prepare the company, ownership, qualifying-party, financial, insurance, and other information required for the application.
5. Submit the application. Send the completed application and supporting documents to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
6. Respond to application requests. Provide corrections, explanations, or additional documents requested during the review process.
7. Receive examination eligibility. The qualifying party receives scheduling instructions after the examination request is approved.
8. Review the authorized reference list. Confirm the exact titles and editions permitted for the scheduled examination.
9. Study the technical references. Review safety, formwork, concrete materials, placement, finishing, curing, joints, sawcutting, code requirements, and calculations.
10. Practice open-book navigation. Complete timed questions while learning which publication and section apply to each subject.
11. Take the assigned examination. Bring acceptable identification and only the authorized references while following all testing-center procedures.
12. Complete the remaining licensing requirements. Satisfy all applicable financial, insurance, qualifying-party, business, examination, and administrative requirements before license issuance.

State Requirements

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors regulates contractor licenses, classifications, qualifying parties, examinations, and related licensing requirements. Applicants must obtain the license and classification appropriate for the work they intend to perform.

The Concrete Construction Excluding Highways, Streets, and Bridges classification covers the construction, maintenance, and repair of concrete parking lots, sidewalks, driveways, foundations, columns, beams, walls, floors, roofs, curtain walls, slabs, tennis courts, and similar structures.

The classification also includes forms, slipforms, reinforcing rods, wire mesh, precast and prestressed concrete foundations or structures, grouting, guniting, shotcreting, and concrete pumping. It does not include concrete construction for highways, streets, or bridges.

The contractor application must be submitted before the qualifying party completes the trade examination. The Board reviews the classification request, company information, qualifying-party details, financial information, and supporting documentation before approving testing eligibility.

The qualifying party completes the examinations assigned to the applicant and must maintain the relationship with the licensed company required by the Board. Changes involving the qualifying party may require notice, replacement, supporting documentation, or additional examination requirements.

Louisiana contractor applicants may also be responsible for a Business and Law requirement. This package contains the concrete trade-exam technical references only. It does not include the NASCLA Louisiana business book or a separate business course.

Passing the concrete trade examination does not automatically issue a contractor license. The applicant must satisfy all applicable application, financial, insurance, qualifying-party, examination, and administrative requirements before receiving approval.

After licensing, contractors must perform work within the classification issued by the Board. Individual projects may also require permits, inspections, building-code compliance, zoning approval, insurance, local registration, and other project-specific authorizations.

Reference Books

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This construction-safety reference covers personal protective equipment, fall protection, scaffolds, ladders, excavation, reinforcing steel, formwork, tools, machinery, material handling, and common jobsite hazards.
• SP-4 Formwork for Concrete, 2014, 8th Edition
  This formwork reference addresses form materials, loads, design principles, construction, ties, bracing, shores, reshoring, stripping, safety, inspection, and practical field procedures.
• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  This technical reference covers cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, mixture proportioning, batching, placement, consolidation, curing, durability, testing, and quality control.
• Sawcutting Joints in Concrete, Bruce A. Suprenant, 1995
  This publication focuses on concrete joint sawcutting, cutting timing, depth, layout, equipment considerations, crack control, and practical construction procedures.
• Sawcutting Concrete Flatwork, Rosalie Johnston, 1994
  This reference addresses practical sawcutting methods, equipment use, joint construction, cutting timing, cutting procedures, and considerations for slabs and concrete flatwork.
• Taking the Tedium Out of Cutting, 1981
  This publication supports preparation involving concrete-cutting procedures, equipment operation, work planning, productivity, and practical field considerations.
• Tips for Cutting Concrete, 1987
  This reference provides focused information on concrete-cutting techniques, equipment considerations, safe operation, work planning, and common cutting applications.
• International Building Code, 2018
  This code addresses building classifications, structural provisions, concrete construction, materials, inspections, fire protection, safeguards during construction, and related building requirements.

The eight references serve connected but different purposes. Candidates should understand which publication is most likely to address each examination subject and practice moving between the books during timed preparation.

For example, a question involving form stripping may require SP-4 Formwork for Concrete, while a question involving aggregate properties or curing may lead to Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures. A sawcutting question may require comparing information from more than one cutting publication.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following technical references are included for preparation and authorized open-book use with the Louisiana Concrete Construction Excluding Highways, Streets, and Bridges examination:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926
• SP-4 Formwork for Concrete, 2014, 8th Edition
• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
• Sawcutting Joints in Concrete, 1995
• Sawcutting Concrete Flatwork, 1994
• Taking the Tedium Out of Cutting, 1981
• Tips for Cutting Concrete, 1987
• International Building Code, 2018

Books may be inspected before admission to the testing room. Candidates should remove loose papers, temporary tabs, removable notes, and unauthorized inserts before examination day.

The references may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before testing, subject to current examination rules. Candidates may not write in their books during the examination session.

Test Information and Study Materials

Begin preparation by dividing the examination into construction safety, concrete materials, mixture control, formwork, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, joints, sawcutting, building-code provisions, and calculations.

Use 29 CFR Part 1926 to review personal protective equipment, scaffolds, ladders, reinforcing steel, formwork safety, tools, machinery, excavation, and material handling. Connect each safety requirement to practical concrete operations.

Use SP-4 Formwork for Concrete to study form materials, loads, ties, bracing, shoring, reshoring, stripping, inspection, and safe field procedures. Understand how formwork supports fresh concrete and maintains the required dimensions and alignment.

Use Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures to review cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, mixture proportioning, workability, batching, placement, consolidation, curing, durability, testing, and quality control.

Study the four sawcutting publications together. Review joint layout, cutting timing, cutting depth, saw selection, blade considerations, flatwork procedures, dust control, slurry management, crack-control goals, and safe operating techniques.

Use the 2018 International Building Code for concrete-related structural provisions, materials, inspections, safeguards, and applicable building requirements.

Complete practice questions under timed conditions. Identify the subject before choosing a reference, then use the table of contents, index, chapter headings, diagrams, and technical tables to locate the applicable information.

Review every missed question. Determine whether the error involved concrete knowledge, safety, code interpretation, calculation, selecting the wrong reference, or spending too much time searching.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Louisiana concrete construction candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference-navigation strategies, and confidence-building study structure. A coordinated technical book package provides the foundation needed to prepare for this specialized examination.

Organized preparation helps candidates divide the material into manageable areas. Safety, formwork, concrete materials, mixture control, placement, finishing, curing, joints, sawcutting, codes, and calculations can be reviewed separately before being combined through practice questions.

Trade-focused review helps candidates connect reference information to actual concrete work. This includes form setup, material selection, batching, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, joint layout, sawcutting, equipment operation, safety, and quality control.

Practice-oriented preparation encourages candidates to apply technical information rather than relying only on passive reading. Working through exam-style questions can reveal weak areas, improve interpretation, and strengthen the ability to choose the correct reference.

Reference navigation is especially important for an open-book examination supported by several specialized publications. Candidates should become familiar with indexes, tables of contents, chapter structures, diagrams, technical tables, and book terminology before test day.

No book package guarantees a passing examination score, testing eligibility, licensing approval, or contractor license. Results depend on the candidate’s concrete construction knowledge, study effort, application status, reference-navigation skills, time management, and examination performance.

FAQ Section

What books are included in this package?

The package includes eight technical references covering OSHA safety, concrete formwork, concrete mixtures, sawcutting, joint construction, flatwork cutting, cutting techniques, and the 2018 International Building Code.

Is the Louisiana concrete construction examination open book?

Yes. Candidates may bring authorized references into the examination center, subject to the current testing rules.

How many questions are on the examination?

The examination contains 50 multiple-choice questions. Candidates receive two hours and must earn a minimum score of 70 percent.

Are the books highlighted and tabbed?

No. Professional highlighting and permanent tabs are not included with this standard book package.

Does the package include an online course?

No. This listing includes the eight concrete trade-exam technical reference books only.

Does the package include the NASCLA Louisiana business book?

No. The Louisiana business reference and business course are not included in this technical book package.

Are these rental books?

No rental period or refundable deposit is included. This product is presented as a standard concrete contractor exam book package.

What work is excluded from this classification?

The classification does not include concrete construction for highways, streets, or bridges.

Do I need approval before scheduling the examination?

Yes. The qualifying party must receive the applicable examination approval before scheduling the trade test.

Does purchasing this package guarantee that I will pass?

No. The books support preparation, but results depend on the candidate’s concrete construction knowledge, study effort, reference-navigation skills, time management, and examination performance.