Mississippi Concrete Contractor - Book Rental Package

Mississippi Concrete Contractor - Book Rental Package

If you’re getting ready for the Mississippi Concrete Contractor licensing exams, you need two things working together: the right books and a clear study plan. This package brings both into one streamlined option—so you can prepare for the Business & Law exam and the Concrete trade exam with the reference set you’ll use for open-book testing, plus online course access to keep your prep organized and on track.

The Mississippi Concrete Contractor - Book Rental Package is designed for candidates who want to avoid buying a full library upfront. You get the required references as rentals, along with online course access that supports focused preparation and efficient reference navigation—the skills that matter most in an open-book exam setting.

With a rental package, your goal is simple: use the books heavily for 6 months, practice finding answers quickly, and walk into your PSI exam session comfortable with the layout, indexes, and key sections of every reference.

What You Get

• Included Rental Book(s): A complete rental set of the books listed below for Mississippi Concrete Contractor exam prep.
• Course Access: 6 months of course access.
• Business & Trade Course Included: Online prep support for both the business and trade portions during your access period.
• Pricing: $1145 package price + $500 refundable deposit = $1645 total.

This package is structured to help you study efficiently during your testing window while keeping upfront costs predictable. The refundable deposit is separate from the package price and is included in the total shown above.

Exam Details

Mississippi contractor examinations are administered by PSI as part of the Mississippi contractor licensing process. Candidates may be required to complete a Business & Law exam and a trade exam based on the license classification.

For the Concrete classification, the trade exam is commonly presented as:

• Exam administration: PSI (computer-based testing)
• Trade exam: Concrete
• Number of questions: 50
• Time allowed: 2 hours
• Passing requirement: 70%

The Concrete exam content outline commonly includes Safety, Concrete–Earthwork, Concrete, Concrete–Reinforcement, Concrete–Formwork, and Concrete–Cutting. Your reference set supports these areas so you can practice the exact workflow you’ll need in the testing center.

Open Book Test

Mississippi contractor exams are identified as open book, with approved reference materials permitted in the testing center for the corresponding exam. Open-book testing rewards candidates who can locate information quickly and confirm answers efficiently.

This rental package supports open-book readiness by giving you consistent access to the references during your study window. A smart open-book approach is to treat your books like tools:

• Recognize the question type (safety, formwork, reinforcement, cutting, code)
• Select the right reference quickly
• Use the index and table of contents to locate the relevant section
• Verify the answer and move on without getting stuck

Reference materials may typically be highlighted, underlined, and/or indexed prior to the exam session. References may not be written in, and additional loose papers are not permitted in the exam room. References may be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only; temporary tabs are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins.

Licensing Steps

Mississippi contractor licensing generally follows a Board eligibility process and PSI testing. While exact requirements depend on the license type and classification, the general steps include:

1. Complete the appropriate application for the Mississippi contractor license you are seeking.
2. Submit your application to the Mississippi State Board of Contractors for review and eligibility determination.
3. Receive eligibility confirmation so PSI can provide testing instructions.
4. Register and schedule your required exam(s) through PSI.
5. Take the Business & Law exam (as required) and the applicable trade exam for your classification.
6. Complete final licensing requirements with the Board after passing required exams.

This package is built to help you stay productive during your study window with the books you need and an online course structure to guide your preparation.

State Requirements

Mississippi contractors are licensed and regulated by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. The Board determines eligibility and required examinations, and PSI administers the exams through computer-based testing centers.

General requirements and process notes include:

• Eligibility comes first: PSI testing is typically scheduled after Board eligibility is confirmed.
• Business & Law: Mississippi commonly requires a Business & Law exam for applicants, with a trade exam required based on classification.
• Open book references: Approved reference materials are specified for each exam/classification.

If you’re qualifying a business entity, keep your licensing documents organized and align your study schedule with your eligibility window so you can test with confidence.

Reference Books

The following titles are included as rentals in this Mississippi Concrete Contractor Book Rental Package:

• Included Rental Book: NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi 6th Edition
  A business, law, and project management reference aligned to exam-style questions on contracts, estimating concepts, risk, project administration, and regulatory awareness.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with latest available amendment
  Construction safety standards used for safety-related exam questions covering common hazards, jobsite requirements, and compliance-driven practices relevant to concrete work.
• Included Rental Book: SP-4 Formwork for Concrete, 2014, 8th Edition
  Formwork systems, planning, and best practices—especially valuable for the formwork-heavy portion of the Concrete trade exam outline.
• Included Rental Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  Concrete materials, proportioning, performance, and quality control concepts that support core concrete knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Included Rental Book: Sawcutting Joints in Concrete, Bruce A. Suprenant, 1995
  Guidance on jointing and sawcut timing concepts to support concrete cutting questions and crack-control decision-making.
• Included Rental Book: Sawcutting Concrete Flatwork, Rosalie Johnston, 1994
  Flatwork-focused cutting methods and considerations tied to field application and cutting terminology.
• Included Rental Book: Taking the Tedium Out of Cutting, 1981
  Practical cutting insights that reinforce application-based understanding commonly tested in open-book trade exams.
• Included Rental Book: Tips for Cutting Concrete, 1987
  Cutting best practices and field tips that support cutting-related questions and interpretation of cutting references.
• Included Rental Book: International Building Code, 2021
  Code structure, terminology, and construction requirements that may support code-related questions and general construction context for concrete contractors.

Test Information and Study Materials

This package is most effective when you study the way the exam works—by practicing reference navigation while reinforcing trade knowledge. A strong plan is to build both speed and accuracy through targeted practice:

• Start with the exam outline mindset: Put extra time into reinforcement and formwork since they represent large parts of the Concrete exam.
• Train book selection: Practice identifying which reference applies before you start searching for an answer.
• Use timed lookups: Set short timers and practice locating specific topics (definitions, safety requirements, formwork sections, cutting guidance).
• Review key tables and indexes: Open-book exams are often won in the index, table of contents, and appendix sections.
• Keep your workflow consistent: When you practice the same way repeatedly, exam day feels familiar.

Your 6 months of course access supports this structure by keeping your study plan organized and focused on the topics and references that matter for Mississippi testing.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps contractors prepare with a more structured and practical approach—especially for open-book PSI exams where reference navigation is a major part of performance. This Book Rental Package combines the resources you need with a study framework that supports consistent progress.

Here’s how 1 Exam Prep supports your goal:

• Organized study guidance: A clearer way to approach Business & Law concepts and Concrete trade topics without wasting time on low-priority material.
• Trade-focused review: Reinforces the knowledge areas that show up most often on concrete contractor exams.
• Practice-oriented preparation: Supports the skill of finding answers efficiently using approved references.
• Reference navigation support: Helps you get comfortable using indexes, tables, and key sections so you can work faster under pressure.
• Confidence-building structure: When your plan is organized and your tools are in hand, your preparation feels more manageable.

This package is designed to help you use your study window effectively—so your exam prep stays focused, practical, and aligned with how open-book testing works.

FAQ

What is included in the Mississippi Concrete Contractor Book Rental Package?

This package includes rental access to the listed reference books and includes the business and trade course with 6 months of course access. Pricing is $1145 plus a $500 refundable deposit for a total of $1645.

Why is a book rental package helpful for an open-book exam?

Open-book exams reward candidates who can find answers quickly. A rental package gives you access to the exact references you need during your study window so you can practice navigation, build speed, and reduce time wasted searching on exam day.

Is the Mississippi Concrete trade exam open book?

Mississippi contractor exams are identified as open book, with approved reference materials allowed in the testing center for the corresponding exam and classification.

Does the package include Business & Law preparation?

Yes. This package includes the business and trade course, and the rental book list includes the NASCLA Mississippi 6th Edition reference for Business & Law preparation.

How long do I have course access?

This package includes 6 months of course access for the business and trade course.

What is the total cost and how does the deposit work?

The package price is $1145 with a $500 refundable deposit, for a total of $1645. The deposit is identified as refundable as part of this package.

Who administers Mississippi contractor exams?

Mississippi contractor examinations are administered by PSI through computer-based testing centers after eligibility is confirmed through the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.

Can I highlight or tab the rental books for exam day?

Reference materials may typically be highlighted, underlined, and/or indexed prior to the exam session. References may not be written in, and additional loose papers are not permitted in the exam room. Permanent tabs are typically allowed, while temporary tabs are not.

What’s the best way to study with this package?

Use a combined strategy: review key concepts for Business & Law and Concrete, and practice timed lookups in your references. Train yourself to identify which book applies to each question type, and learn the indexes and key tables where answers are commonly found.