North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Books & Course Rental

Prepare for the North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Exam with a complete rental package that combines highlighted and tabbed exam-room references, highlighted and tabbed study books, and six months of self-study online course access. This package is designed for candidates who want an organized collection of concrete construction references supported by structured exam preparation.

The North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Books & Course Rental includes four books identified for use inside the examination room and ten additional references included for study outside the exam room. All rental books in the package are highlighted and tabbed to support focused review and efficient reference navigation.

The exam-room-approved books cover North Carolina construction safety, building-code requirements, structural concrete provisions, and administrative policies. The additional study references cover formwork, concrete mixtures, reinforcing-bar placement, sawcutting, precast concrete erection, contractor business management, and North Carolina laws and regulations.

The self-study course includes six months of course access. Students can use the course to review topics connected with the included references, work through practice-oriented material, strengthen weak subject areas, and become more familiar with how the books are organized.

Concrete construction can involve foundations, slabs, walls, structural members, reinforcement, formwork, concrete production, placement, curing, cutting, precast components, jobsite safety, inspections, permits, and project administration. The package brings these subjects together so candidates can prepare through a coordinated study system instead of working from a disconnected collection of books.

The highlighted and tabbed format helps candidates find major subjects, chapters, code provisions, technical topics, tables, and administrative sections more efficiently. Highlighting draws attention to important material, while tabs help direct students to broad subject areas during study and open-book practice.

The rental package price is $1,840, plus an $850 refundable deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,690. The $850 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.

Rental books should be returned complete and without significant damage, missing pages, torn bindings, water damage, or excessive wear beyond normal study and exam use. Returning all books within the six-month rental period in similar condition protects eligibility for the refundable deposit.

Please allow an additional 15 business days on highlighted and tabbed trade book package orders.

Exam Details

The North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Exam evaluates knowledge related to concrete construction and the responsibilities involved in performing, supervising, and managing this type of work. Preparation can involve occupational safety, structural concrete requirements, building-code provisions, administrative procedures, formwork, reinforcing steel, concrete materials, sawcutting, precast erection, business management, and contractor law.

The four books identified for use inside the examination room are the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry with the latest available amendments, North Carolina Building Code: Building Code 2018, ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, and North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition.

The occupational safety standards support review of employer responsibilities, employee protection, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, fall hazards, tools, equipment, material handling, electrical exposure, excavation, and other jobsite safety subjects that may affect concrete construction.

The North Carolina Building Code supports review of building requirements, structural provisions, approved construction documents, referenced standards, definitions, exceptions, inspections, and code compliance.

ACI 318-14 addresses structural concrete materials, reinforcement, strength, durability, detailing, development, splicing, structural systems, construction requirements, and related provisions. The commentary provides explanatory information that can help students understand the purpose and application of many code sections.

The North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies supports preparation involving permits, inspections, approvals, responsibilities, construction-code administration, documentation, and enforcement procedures.

The additional study-only references provide deeper technical and business preparation. SP-4 Formwork for Concrete covers formwork systems, loads, bracing, shoring, reshoring, construction, removal, and safety. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures covers materials, proportioning, production, testing, placement, curing, strength, durability, and quality control.

The sawcutting publications address concrete joints, flatwork, cutting timing, equipment, procedures, crack control, and practical jobsite considerations. The Erectors’ Manual supports study of handling, lifting, bracing, alignment, placement, and erection of precast concrete products. Placing Reinforcing Bars covers reinforcement placement, ties, supports, spacing, bends, laps, and field coordination.

The Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management and Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina support preparation involving business organization, estimating, contracts, financial management, project administration, legal responsibilities, licensing, and regulatory compliance.

Open Book Test

The North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Exam is an open-book examination with a limited approved reference list. The four exam-room-approved rental books included in this package are identified for use inside the testing room.

The remaining ten books are included for study and are not identified as books allowed inside the exam. Candidates should use those study references to build technical, business, and legal knowledge before test day.

An open-book exam still requires preparation, subject knowledge, and time management. Candidates may not have enough time to research every question from the beginning. Effective preparation includes identifying the topic, choosing the correct reference, locating the relevant section, and interpreting the provision accurately.

The highlighted and tabbed format supports this process. Tabs help direct students to major subjects, while highlighting helps important passages stand out. Candidates should still read the surrounding material because definitions, exceptions, cross-references, table notes, footnotes, and commentary may affect the correct answer.

Students should practice with the four approved exam-room books under timed conditions. A useful routine is to identify the subject, select the correct book, use the tabs or index to reach the relevant area, read the full provision, and confirm the answer.

The study-only books should be used before and after timed drills. They help explain technical topics that may not be fully developed in the approved code and administrative references.

Candidates must follow all current exam-room rules regarding editions, amendments, bindings, tabs, highlighting, notes, inserts, loose pages, and physical condition. Only approved references should be brought into the examination room.

Licensing Steps

Applicants should begin by reviewing the North Carolina Concrete Construction contractor classification and determining whether it matches the work they intend to perform. The classification should correspond with the planned scope of concrete construction services.

The applicant must complete the required contractor licensing application and provide the requested supporting information. Application materials may involve business details, ownership information, responsible-party information, financial documentation, and identification of the person who will serve as the qualifier.

The qualifier is the individual who satisfies the examination requirement associated with the contractor license application. Purchasing this rental package does not submit an application, create examination eligibility, or schedule a testing appointment.

After receiving the required authorization, the candidate follows the applicable scheduling instructions and prepares for the examination. The six-month self-study course and included rental books can be used to organize review, complete practice-oriented preparation, and improve reference familiarity.

On test day, the candidate must comply with identification, scheduling, security, and reference-book procedures. Only books and materials permitted under the current examination rules should be taken into the testing center.

Passing the examination is one part of the licensing process. The applicant must complete all remaining requirements and receive approval before operating under the requested North Carolina contractor license.

After licensing, the contractor must continue meeting applicable renewal, qualifier, business, safety, code, and operational responsibilities. Separate obligations involving permits, inspections, insurance, taxes, business registration, contracts, and local approvals may also apply.

State Requirements

North Carolina contractor licensing uses classifications and limitations. The classification relates to the type of construction work performed, while the limitation relates to the level of projects the contractor is authorized to undertake.

The applying entity must designate a qualifier who satisfies the applicable examination requirement. The qualifier completes the exam, while the contractor license is issued to the approved applicant or business after all licensing conditions have been met.

Concrete construction can involve foundations, slabs, walls, structural members, reinforced concrete, formwork, placement, curing, sawcutting, precast components, repair, and related activities. Contractors should remain within the scope authorized by the issued classification and limitation.

Concrete contractors may be responsible for building-code compliance, structural requirements, occupational safety, approved construction documents, permits, inspections, and administrative procedures. These responsibilities can apply from planning and site preparation through placement, curing, inspection, and project completion.

Jobsite safety is an ongoing responsibility. Concrete work may involve reinforcing steel, heavy materials, formwork systems, pumps, trucks, cutting equipment, ladders, scaffolds, lifting operations, electrical exposure, excavation, and material handling.

Contractors may also need to coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, testing agencies, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and workers. Project documents, schedules, quality requirements, inspection records, and safety procedures should be managed throughout the work.

A contractor license does not replace other business and project obligations. Separate requirements may apply to business registration, taxes, insurance, workers’ compensation, contracts, employment practices, permits, and local approvals.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved reference covers occupational safety and health requirements applicable to construction work in North Carolina, including worker protection, tools, equipment, fall hazards, scaffolds, ladders, excavation, electrical exposure, and material handling.
• Included Rental Book: North Carolina Building Code: Building Code 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved reference covers building requirements, structural provisions, construction documents, inspections, referenced standards, and code compliance.
• Included Rental Book: ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved reference covers structural concrete materials, reinforcement, strength, durability, detailing, development, splicing, structural systems, construction provisions, and commentary.
• Included Rental Book: North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved reference supports review of permits, inspections, approvals, responsibilities, administration, documentation, and enforcement.
• Included Rental Book: SP-4 Formwork for Concrete, 2014, 8th Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference covers formwork materials, loads, bracing, shoring, reshoring, construction, removal, safety, and field practices.
• Included Rental Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference explains concrete materials, mixture proportioning, production, testing, placement, curing, strength, durability, and quality control.
• Included Rental Book: Sawcutting Joints in Concrete, Bruce A. Suprenant, 1995
  This highlighted and tabbed study publication addresses joint planning, cutting timing, equipment, procedures, and crack-control considerations.
• Included Rental Book: Sawcutting Concrete Flatwork, Rosalie Johnston, 1994
  This highlighted and tabbed study publication focuses on flatwork joint layout, cutting timing, equipment, methods, and field procedures.
• Included Rental Book: Taking the Tedium Out of Cutting, 1981
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference provides practical information related to concrete cutting methods, equipment use, planning, and jobsite efficiency.
• Included Rental Book: Tips for Cutting Concrete, 1987
  This highlighted and tabbed study publication provides guidance on concrete cutting procedures, equipment, safety, timing, and jobsite considerations.
• Included Rental Book: Erectors' Manual – Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of PreCast Concrete Products, 2nd Edition, 1999
  This highlighted and tabbed study manual addresses planning, lifting, handling, bracing, alignment, placement, and safe erection of precast concrete products.
• Included Rental Book: Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference covers business organization, estimating, financial management, contracts, project administration, insurance, risk management, and contractor law.
• Included Rental Book: Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference supports review of North Carolina contractor licensing laws, legal responsibilities, and regulatory compliance.
• Included Rental Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference covers reinforcing-bar placement, supports, ties, spacing, bends, laps, detailing, and coordination with formwork and concrete placement.

Exam Room Approved Books

• North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  This highlighted and tabbed safety reference is identified for use inside the North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Exam room.
• North Carolina Building Code: Building Code 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed building-code reference is identified for use inside the examination room.
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  This highlighted and tabbed structural concrete reference is identified for use inside the examination room.
• North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed administrative reference is identified for use inside the examination room.

SP-4 Formwork for Concrete, Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, the sawcutting publications, the Erectors’ Manual, the Contractor’s Guide, the North Carolina laws and regulations reference, and Placing Reinforcing Bars are included for study and are not identified as books allowed inside the exam room.

Test Information and Study Materials

The package includes six months of self-study course access. The course organizes preparation around occupational safety, building codes, structural concrete, formwork, concrete mixtures, reinforcing steel, sawcutting, precast erection, business management, and contractor law.

Students should begin by separating the four exam-room-approved books from the study-only references. This distinction helps create a realistic study strategy and prevents confusion about which books may be used during the examination.

The North Carolina Building Code and ACI 318-14 should be reviewed together when studying structural concrete subjects. Students should learn how broader building requirements connect with detailed structural concrete provisions.

SP-4 Formwork for Concrete and Placing Reinforcing Bars can be reviewed together to build practical knowledge of form systems, loads, bracing, shoring, reinforcement placement, supports, ties, spacing, and coordination before placement.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures supports review of concrete ingredients, water-cement relationships, proportioning, production, testing, placement, curing, strength, durability, and quality control.

The sawcutting references can be studied as a group. Focus areas include joint purpose, layout, timing, equipment, cutting procedures, crack control, flatwork, and safety.

The Erectors’ Manual supports study of precast concrete handling, lifting, bracing, alignment, placement, and erection. The contractor business and law references support review of contracts, estimating, financial responsibilities, project administration, licensing, and regulatory compliance.

Practice drills should use only the four approved exam-room references. The study-only books can then be used to review missed topics and strengthen technical understanding.

The rental books should be protected from significant damage, missing pages, torn bindings, water damage, or excessive wear. The $850 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.

Please allow an additional 15 business days on highlighted and tabbed trade book package orders.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps concrete contractor candidates combine a complete highlighted and tabbed reference package with organized self-study course access. The package supports both technical review and open-book reference preparation.

Trade-focused study guidance connects structural concrete, formwork, reinforcing bars, concrete mixtures, sawcutting, precast erection, safety, business management, and contractor law. This helps students see how the subjects relate to actual concrete construction work.

Organized lessons help divide a large reference list into manageable topics. Students can track completed subjects, return to difficult material, and build a consistent study routine throughout the six-month access period.

Practice-oriented preparation helps students apply concepts, identify weak areas, choose the correct reference, locate supporting information, and review missed questions.

Reference-navigation guidance helps students use tabs, highlighting, tables of contents, indexes, section numbers, commentary, and cross-references more effectively. Repeated use can improve familiarity with the approved exam-room books.

The rental format gives candidates access to the complete reference package while providing a refundable deposit option when all books are returned within six months in similar condition.

No course or rental book package can guarantee passing, licensing approval, or a particular result. Individual outcomes depend on preparation, experience, understanding, test performance, and completion of all applicable licensing requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Books & Course Rental?

The package includes fourteen highlighted and tabbed rental books and six months of self-study online course access.

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All exam-room-approved and study-only books included in the package are highlighted and tabbed.

Which books are allowed inside the exam room?

The exam-room-approved books are the North Carolina occupational safety standards, the 2018 North Carolina Building Code, ACI 318-14, and the 2018 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies.

Are the other books allowed into the exam?

No. The formwork, concrete mixture, sawcutting, precast erection, business, legal, and reinforcing-bar references are included for study only.

How long is the course available?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

Is the course self-paced?

Yes. The included course is designed for self-study during the six-month access period.

What is the package price?

The package price is $1,840, plus an $850 refundable deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,690.

When is the $850 deposit refundable?

The $850 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.

What does similar condition mean?

The books should be returned complete and without significant damage, missing pages, torn bindings, water damage, or excessive wear beyond normal study and exam use.

How long should I allow for the highlighted and tabbed package?

Please allow an additional 15 business days on highlighted and tabbed trade book package orders.

Does purchasing this package register me for the examination?

No. Purchasing the package does not create exam eligibility, submit a license application, or schedule a testing appointment.

Does the course guarantee that I will pass?

No. The course and books support preparation, but examination results depend on individual study, understanding, experience, and test performance.

Does passing the examination automatically issue a contractor license?

No. Passing the examination is one part of the licensing process. The applicant must satisfy all applicable requirements before a license is issued.