North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Exam Ultimate Package

Prepare for the North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Exam with a complete Ultimate package that combines highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved books, highlighted and tabbed study references, one year of online course access, live classes, practice-oriented preparation, and Application Service.

This package is designed for candidates who want a coordinated preparation system covering the safety, code, structural concrete, business, legal, and practical trade subjects connected with concrete construction. Instead of purchasing and organizing each resource separately, students receive a comprehensive collection of references supported by structured course content and live instruction.

The North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Exam Ultimate Package includes four books identified for use inside the examination room. It also includes ten additional highlighted and tabbed references used for study outside the exam room. The study-only books cover formwork, concrete mixtures, sawcutting, precast concrete erection, reinforcing-bar placement, contractor business management, and North Carolina general contracting laws.

All books included with this package are highlighted and tabbed. Important passages are marked to support focused review, while organized tabs help students move between major chapters, code sections, technical topics, tables, administrative provisions, and business subjects more efficiently.

The online course includes one year of course access. Students can use the course to review the topics addressed by the reference books, complete practice questions, improve their reference-navigation skills, and identify areas that require additional study. Live classes provide instructor-led review and add structure to the preparation process.

Application Service is included with this Ultimate package. This service supports the contractor application portion of the licensing process while the candidate studies for the examination. Candidates remain responsible for providing accurate information, completing required obligations, and satisfying all applicable licensing requirements.

The package price is $2,365, plus an $850 refundable book deposit, for a total initial payment of $3,215. The $850 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within one year in similar condition.

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. Returning the full package within the one-year 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, building-code requirements, structural concrete provisions, formwork, reinforcing steel, concrete materials, sawcutting, precast erection, administrative procedures, business management, and contractor law.

The four exam-room-approved references included in this package 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 safety standards support review of employer responsibilities, employee protection, personal protective equipment, fall hazards, scaffolds, ladders, tools, material handling, electrical exposure, excavation, and other construction safety topics.

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

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

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

The additional study-only references provide practical and technical depth. They address formwork systems, concrete mixture design, curing, reinforcing-bar placement, joint cutting, flatwork sawcutting, precast concrete erection, contractor business management, and North Carolina laws and regulations.

Candidates should study both the exam-room books and the study-only references. The approved books support open-book navigation during the test, while the additional books help candidates develop knowledge that should be learned before entering the exam room.

Open Book Test

The North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Exam is an open-book examination with a limited list of approved references. Only the four exam-room-approved 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 exam-room-approved references. Candidates should use those materials to build technical, business, and legal knowledge before test day.

An open-book examination still requires preparation and time management. Candidates may not have enough time to search every question from the beginning. Effective preparation includes understanding the subject, selecting the correct reference, locating the applicable provision, and interpreting the language accurately.

The highlighted and tabbed format supports faster navigation. Tabs direct students to major subjects, while highlighting makes important passages easier to identify. Candidates should still read surrounding language because definitions, exceptions, cross-references, table notes, footnotes, and commentary may affect the correct answer.

Students should practice with the four approved exam-room references under timed conditions. A useful routine is to identify the subject, choose the correct book, locate the relevant tab or index entry, read the full provision, and confirm the answer.

The study-only references should be used before and after timed drills. They can help students understand technical concepts that may not be fully explained in the exam-room books.

Candidates must follow all current testing rules regarding book editions, amendments, tabs, highlighting, notes, bindings, inserted materials, loose pages, and physical condition.

Licensing Steps

Begin by reviewing the North Carolina Concrete Construction contractor classification and determining whether it matches the work the applicant or business intends to perform. The classification should correspond with the planned scope of concrete construction services.

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

The qualifier is the person who satisfies the examination requirement associated with the contractor license application. The Application Service included with this package supports the application process, while the applicant remains responsible for supplying accurate information and meeting all applicable obligations.

After examination authorization is received, the candidate follows the applicable scheduling procedures. The included course, live classes, practice questions, and books can then be used to prepare for the exam.

On test day, the candidate must comply with identification, scheduling, security, and reference-book procedures. Only approved materials should be brought into the examination room.

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

After a license is issued, the contractor must continue meeting applicable renewal, qualifier, business, safety, code, and operational responsibilities.

State Requirements

North Carolina contractor licensing uses classifications and limitations. The classification relates to the type of 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 license is issued to the approved applicant or business after all licensing conditions have been met.

Concrete construction may involve foundations, slabs, walls, structural members, reinforced concrete, formwork, placement, curing, cutting, 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, inspections, permits, and administrative procedures. These responsibilities can apply throughout planning, construction, inspection, and project completion.

Jobsite safety is an ongoing responsibility. Concrete work may involve reinforcing steel, heavy materials, formwork systems, pumps, trucks, cutting equipment, scaffolds, ladders, 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, safety procedures, and inspection records 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, permits, contracts, employment practices, and local approvals.

Reference Books

• Included 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.
• Included Book: North Carolina Building Code: Building Code 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved reference covers building requirements, structural provisions, inspections, construction documents, and code compliance.
• Included 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, durability, strength, detailing, development, splicing, construction, and commentary.
• Included 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, and enforcement.
• Included Book: SP-4 Formwork for Concrete, 2014, 8th Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference covers formwork materials, loads, bracing, shoring, reshoring, construction, removal, and safety.
• Included Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference explains concrete materials, mixture proportioning, production, testing, placement, curing, durability, and quality control.
• Included 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 Book: Sawcutting Concrete Flatwork, Rosalie Johnston, 1994
  This highlighted and tabbed study publication focuses on joint layout, flatwork cutting, timing, equipment, and field procedures.
• Included Book: Taking the Tedium Out of Cutting, 1981
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference provides practical information about concrete cutting methods, equipment use, planning, and field efficiency.
• Included Book: Tips for Cutting Concrete, 1987
  This highlighted and tabbed study publication provides guidance on cutting procedures, timing, equipment, safety, and jobsite considerations.
• Included 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 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, financial management, estimating, contracts, project administration, insurance, risk management, and contractor law.
• Included 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 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 examination 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 Ultimate package includes one year of course access, giving students time to work through the material in stages. The course covers occupational safety, building codes, structural concrete, formwork, concrete mixtures, reinforcing steel, sawcutting, precast erection, business law, and contractor responsibilities.

Students should begin by separating the four exam-room-approved books from the study-only references. This distinction helps create a realistic preparation strategy.

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

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

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures supports study of concrete materials, water-cement relationships, mixture proportioning, testing, curing, strength, durability, and quality.

The four sawcutting references can be reviewed as one study group. Students should focus on joint purpose, layout, timing, cutting procedures, equipment, crack control, flatwork, and safety.

The Erectors’ Manual supports preparation involving precast concrete handling, lifting, bracing, alignment, placement, and safe erection.

The Contractor’s Guide and North Carolina laws and regulations reference support review of business organization, contracts, financial management, project administration, legal responsibilities, and contractor compliance.

Practice questions help students apply the material and identify weak areas. Timed drills should use only the four approved exam-room references so students become comfortable with the same book limitations expected during testing.

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 books are returned within one year 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 reference package with online instruction, live classes, practice questions, and application support.

Organized study guidance helps students divide a large reference list into manageable topics. This makes it easier to track progress, revisit difficult material, and prepare consistently throughout the one-year access period.

Trade-focused review connects structural concrete, formwork, reinforcing steel, concrete mixtures, sawcutting, precast erection, safety, business management, and contractor law.

Practice-oriented preparation encourages students to work through questions, identify the correct book, locate the supporting provision, and review explanations. This supports both technical understanding and open-book testing skills.

Reference-navigation guidance helps students use tabs, highlighting, tables of contents, indexes, section numbers, commentary, and cross-references more effectively.

Live classes provide instructor-led review and help students maintain a structured preparation routine. The self-paced course gives students flexibility, while live instruction adds scheduled support.

Application Service supports the licensing application process without promising approval. Candidates remain responsible for eligibility, required documentation, examination performance, and completion of all applicable requirements.

No course, book package, live class, or application service can guarantee passing, licensing approval, or a particular outcome. Individual results depend on preparation, experience, eligibility, documentation, and test performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Exam Ultimate Package?

The package includes fourteen highlighted and tabbed rental books, one year of course access, live classes, practice-oriented preparation, reference-navigation guidance, and Application Service.

Are all included 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 remaining books allowed into the exam?

No. The formwork, concrete mixture, sawcutting, precast erection, business, legal, and reinforcing-bar books are included for study and are not identified as exam-room-approved references.

How long is the course available?

The package includes 1 year of course access.

Are live classes included?

Yes. Live instructional classes are included.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with this Ultimate package.

What is the total price?

The package price is $2,365, plus an $850 refundable book deposit, for a total initial payment of $3,215.

When is the $850 deposit refundable?

The $850 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within one year 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 completing 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 exam is one part of the licensing process. The applicant must satisfy all applicable requirements before a license is issued.