{"product_id":"mississippi-concrete-contractor-book-rental-package","title":"Mississippi Concrete Contractor - Book Rental Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eMississippi Concrete Contractor - Book Rental Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re getting ready for the Mississippi Concrete Contractor licensing exams, you need two things working together: the \u003cstrong\u003eright books\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eclear study plan\u003c\/strong\u003e. This package brings both into one streamlined option—so you can prepare for the Business \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMississippi Concrete Contractor - Book Rental Package\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a rental package, your goal is simple: \u003cstrong\u003euse the books heavily for 6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, practice finding answers quickly, and walk into your PSI exam session comfortable with the layout, indexes, and key sections of every reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete rental set of the books listed below for Mississippi Concrete Contractor exam prep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months of course access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Trade Course Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Online prep support for both the business and trade portions during your access period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1145 package price + $500 refundable deposit = \u003cstrong\u003e$1645 total\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMississippi contractor examinations are administered by \u003cstrong\u003ePSI\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the Mississippi contractor licensing process. Candidates may be required to complete a \u003cstrong\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Law\u003c\/strong\u003e exam and a \u003cstrong\u003etrade\u003c\/strong\u003e exam based on the license classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the \u003cstrong\u003eConcrete\u003c\/strong\u003e classification, the trade exam is commonly presented as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam administration:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSI (computer-based testing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade exam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime allowed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassing requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMississippi contractor exams are identified as \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognize the question type\u003c\/strong\u003e (safety, formwork, reinforcement, cutting, code)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the right reference\u003c\/strong\u003e quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the index and table of contents\u003c\/strong\u003e to locate the relevant section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify the answer\u003c\/strong\u003e and move on without getting stuck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMississippi contractor licensing generally follows a Board eligibility process and PSI testing. 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The Board determines eligibility and required examinations, and PSI administers the exams through computer-based testing centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral requirements and process notes include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEligibility comes first:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSI testing is typically scheduled after Board eligibility is confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Law:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mississippi commonly requires a Business \u0026amp; Law exam for applicants, with a trade exam required based on classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen book references:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approved reference materials are specified for each exam\/classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following titles are included as rentals in this Mississippi Concrete Contractor Book Rental Package:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi 6th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA business, law, and project management reference aligned to exam-style questions on contracts, estimating concepts, risk, project administration, and regulatory awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with latest available amendment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction safety standards used for safety-related exam questions covering common hazards, jobsite requirements, and compliance-driven practices relevant to concrete work.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: SP-4 Formwork for Concrete, 2014, 8th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormwork systems, planning, and best practices—especially valuable for the formwork-heavy portion of the Concrete trade exam outline.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcrete materials, proportioning, performance, and quality control concepts that support core concrete knowledge and troubleshooting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Sawcutting Joints in Concrete, Bruce A. Suprenant, 1995\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuidance on jointing and sawcut timing concepts to support concrete cutting questions and crack-control decision-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Sawcutting Concrete Flatwork, Rosalie Johnston, 1994\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlatwork-focused cutting methods and considerations tied to field application and cutting terminology.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Taking the Tedium Out of Cutting, 1981\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical cutting insights that reinforce application-based understanding commonly tested in open-book trade exams.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Tips for Cutting Concrete, 1987\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting best practices and field tips that support cutting-related questions and interpretation of cutting references.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: International Building Code, 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCode structure, terminology, and construction requirements that may support code-related questions and general construction context for concrete contractors.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is most effective when you study the way the exam works—by practicing reference navigation while reinforcing trade knowledge. 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