The North Carolina Building Contractor License is one of the most comprehensive construction classifications in the state. The exam covers structural concrete, masonry, accessibility compliance, OSHA safety standards, North Carolina building code requirements, administrative regulations, and business law.
This Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package includes the required references β professionally organized to help you navigate complex code books quickly and efficiently during the exam.
Sports Fields: Design, Construction and Maintenance, Second Edition (2010)
North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (with latest available amendments)
Contractorβs Guide to Business, Law and Project Management β North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition
North Carolina Building Code: Building Code 2018
ACI 530/530.1-13 β Masonry Structures & Companion Commentaries (2011 or 2013)
ACI 318-14 β Structural Concrete & Commentary
North Carolina Administration Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
ANSI A117.1-2017 β Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
The exam is open book β but speed and navigation are critical.
Your references come:
β Professionally tabbed by major code sections
β Frequently tested chapters clearly marked
β Key structural tables and formulas highlighted
β Critical OSHA and safety provisions identified
β Masonry and concrete code sections emphasized
β Accessibility requirements clearly labeled
β Business law sections organized for quick lookup
Instead of flipping through thousands of pages under pressure, youβll be able to move directly to the correct section when needed.
The exam focuses heavily on:
β Structural concrete design (ACI 318)
β Masonry construction standards (ACI 530/530.1)
β North Carolina Building Code compliance
β Accessibility standards (ANSI A117.1)
β OSHA construction safety regulations
β Administrative code and licensing requirements
β Business law and project management
Because nearly every question is drawn directly from these references, having properly tabbed and highlighted materials can significantly improve exam speed and confidence.
Contractors applying for the North Carolina Building Contractor license
General contractors overseeing structural projects
Construction professionals expanding into commercial building work
Candidates who want a competitive edge on exam day
The difference between passing and failing often comes down to how quickly you can locate the correct code section or formula.
This Highlighted & Tabbed Package helps you:
Navigate structural and masonry codes instantly
Locate calculation tables faster
Reduce exam-day stress
Improve time management
Increase confidence during testing
Walk into your North Carolina Building Contractor exam fully prepared with professionally organized reference materials designed to help you succeed.