{"product_id":"north-carolina-highway-contractor-books-course-rental-exam-room-approved","title":"North Carolina Highway Contractor Books \u0026 Course Rental - Exam Room Approved","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eNorth Carolina Highway Contractor Books \u0026amp; Course Rental - Exam Room Approved\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare for the North Carolina Highway Contractor examination with a focused rental package that combines six exam-room-approved references with a self-study trade course. Every rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed to support organized preparation, faster reference navigation, and more efficient use of the approved materials during the open-book examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Highway Contractor classification covers a wide range of construction activity. Candidates may need to prepare for highway grading, asphalt and concrete paving, excavation, piles, tunneling, railroad construction, marine construction, sports fields, safety, business law, contracts, project management, and coastal-development topics. This package places six important examination references into one coordinated rental and course program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included references cover sports-field construction, North Carolina contractor business law, roadway specifications, construction safety, equipment and construction methods, and coastal development. Each book is highlighted to identify important provisions, definitions, procedures, specifications, tables, and trade concepts. Permanent tabs divide the references into practical sections so candidates can build familiarity with the books before examination day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included self-study trade course provides structured preparation for the Highway Contractor examination. Students can review the major trade areas, connect examination topics to the appropriate books, and practice navigating the references under timed conditions. Course access is provided for six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is a rental product. The package price is $1,290, plus a refundable $600 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $1,890. The $600 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within six months in similar condition. Please allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #d32f2f; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sports Fields Design, Construction and Maintenance, Second Edition, 2010.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2018.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with latest available amendments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 10th Edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e CAMA Handbook for Development of Coastal North Carolina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighlighted and Tabbed Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e All six rental references are professionally highlighted and tabbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-study Highway Contractor exam preparation is included.\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\u003ePackage Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,290.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefundable Book Deposit:\u003c\/strong\u003e $600.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Initial Payment:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,890.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeposit Terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e The $600 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Highway Contractor examination supports the Highway classification administered through the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Applicants must complete the applicable licensing process and receive examination eligibility before scheduling the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination evaluates knowledge associated with the broad scope of highway construction. Preparation may include roadway specifications, paving, grading, excavation, construction equipment, piles, concrete operations, tunneling, railroad work, marine construction, sports fields, occupational safety, business law, project management, licensing responsibilities, and coastal development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the classification includes several specialty construction areas, candidates should avoid concentrating on only one familiar trade. A paving contractor may still need to prepare for equipment, excavation, piles, concrete, sports fields, business law, and marine-related topics. Likewise, a candidate with strong field experience may need additional review of written specifications and contractor-management principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe self-study course helps organize these subjects into a practical study routine. Candidates can use the included books while reviewing lessons so they learn which reference is most likely to contain information related to a particular question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamination eligibility, registration, scheduling, identification requirements, and testing-center rules are handled separately from this rental package. Candidates should follow the current instructions issued during the North Carolina application and examination process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Highway Contractor examination is an open-book test. The six rental books included in this package are identified as exam-room-approved references for this product. Candidates may bring these references to the examination center when they comply with the applicable testing rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-book testing does not eliminate the need to study. Highway construction references are extensive, and searching from the beginning of a book for every answer can consume valuable examination time. Candidates should understand the core trade concepts and use the books when a question requires exact wording, a specification, a table, a definition, or a detailed technical procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe professionally prepared tabs provide consistent access points for major subjects. Highlighting directs attention to information that deserves focused review, but students should read the surrounding material and understand how each section fits within the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference books used during the examination should remain complete and properly bound. Permanent tabs should remain firmly attached to the pages. Candidates should not add removable flags, loose papers, or temporary notes that may conflict with testing-center requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CAMA Handbook should be complete and securely bound for examination use. Candidates should review the handbook before test day and become familiar with its coastal-development topics rather than relying on an unfamiliar reference during the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice sessions should include timed lookups. Read a question, identify its subject, choose the most likely reference, locate the applicable tab, and confirm the answer from the text. This routine helps turn the highlighted and tabbed books into a practical examination tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the Highway Contractor classification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm that the Highway classification matches the construction services the business plans to offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the appropriate license limitation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Select the limitation that fits the applicant’s financial qualifications and anticipated project values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify the qualifier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designate the individual whose approved examination will support the company’s Highway classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the license application.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide the ownership, business, qualifier, financial, and background information required by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit the required application materials.\u003c\/strong\u003e Include the applicable forms, fees, and supporting documents requested for the classification and limitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive examination eligibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e Applicants approved to test receive instructions for completing examination registration and scheduling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObtain the approved references.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the six highlighted and tabbed rental books included in this package during preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the self-study course.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the six-month access period to review the examination subjects and practice reference navigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule and take the examination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the issued testing instructions and bring only permitted reference materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the remaining licensing requirements.\u003c\/strong\u003e Passing an examination satisfies the testing component, but the licensing board must complete its review before issuing a license.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn all rental books.\u003c\/strong\u003e Return the complete set within six months in similar condition to qualify for the refundable $600 deposit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe license is issued to the approved applicant or business entity, while the qualifier is the individual whose examination supports the classification. Passing the Highway examination does not independently authorize unlicensed contracting activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth Carolina law generally requires a general contractor license when a person or business bids on, contracts for, or undertakes covered construction work valued at $40,000 or more. The contractor must hold a classification appropriate for the work and a limitation appropriate for the project value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Highway Contractor classification covers highway construction activity, including grading and paving of different types. It also includes exterior artificial athletic surfaces, relocation of public and private utility lines when ancillary to the principal project, bridge and culvert construction or repair, parking decks, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and storm drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classification also includes guardrails, fencing, signage, and related highway hardware. Its scope extends to paving and grading for airport and airfield runways, taxiways, and aprons, together with related fencing, signage, runway lighting, and marking work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighway classification scope also incorporates work associated with several specialty classifications, including boring and tunneling, concrete construction, marine and freshwater construction, railroad construction, and grading and excavating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplicants must submit a license application and meet the licensing board’s requirements. These include applicable age, character, financial-responsibility, fee, and background-review provisions. The applicant must also identify an individual who has passed an examination approved for the requested classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classification defines the type of construction activity the licensed business may perform. The limitation affects the monetary value of projects the contractor may undertake. Candidates should understand both parts of the licensing structure when planning their application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes six exam-room-approved rental references. No additional study-only books are included. Every rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed and must be returned within the six-month rental period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Sports Fields Design, Construction and Maintenance, Second Edition, 2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference covers sports-field design, grading, drainage, soils, turf establishment, construction, irrigation considerations, and maintenance. It supports preparation for exterior athletic-surface topics included within the Highway classification.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference covers contractor business organization, licensing, contracts, project management, financial administration, risk, insurance, lien concepts, employment topics, and professional responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: North Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference contains North Carolina roadway and structural construction specifications. It supports preparation involving earthwork, asphalt, concrete, drainage, materials, structures, measurement, acceptance, and construction procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference contains construction safety standards related to excavation, equipment, fall protection, personal protective equipment, concrete work, material handling, cranes, tunneling, and other jobsite hazards.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis trade reference covers construction planning, equipment selection, production, earthmoving, excavation, hauling, compaction, piles, cranes, tunneling, concrete operations, and construction methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: CAMA Handbook for Development of Coastal North Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handbook supports preparation involving coastal development, regulated areas, permits, shoreline activities, docks, marine-related construction, and environmental responsibilities in coastal North Carolina.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe $600 deposit applies to the complete six-book rental set. All books must be returned within six months in similar condition for the deposit to be refundable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Room Approved Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following six highlighted and tabbed rental references are included for examination-room use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSports Fields Design, Construction and Maintenance, Second Edition, 2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports questions involving sports-field layout, grading, drainage, construction, turf, and maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports business law, licensing, contracts, project management, lien, and contractor-responsibility topics.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports roadway specification, grading, paving, drainage, concrete, material, and construction-procedure questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports questions requiring specific construction safety and workplace requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports questions involving equipment, earthmoving, production, piles, excavation, tunneling, and construction methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAMA Handbook for Development of Coastal North Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports marine construction and coastal-development topics. The complete reference should remain properly bound.\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\u003eThe included self-study trade course provides 6 months of course access. It is designed to help candidates organize a broad examination into manageable trade areas and develop a consistent preparation schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with roadway construction, grading, excavation, and paving. Review earthwork, equipment applications, hauling, compaction, asphalt operations, concrete paving, drainage, materials, specifications, and quality considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction equipment and methods deserve focused study because they connect to multiple examination subjects. Candidates should understand equipment selection, production, cranes, piles, earthmoving, tunneling, hauling, excavation, and concrete operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusiness law and project management should also be included in the study schedule. Review contracts, licensing responsibilities, estimating, project documentation, risk, insurance, financial management, liens, and general contractor obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice navigating the North Carolina road specifications rather than attempting to memorize every provision. Learn how the book is organized and where to locate sections related to earthwork, asphalt, concrete, drainage, materials, structures, and measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the construction safety reference to review excavation hazards, protective equipment, equipment operation, fall protection, cranes, material handling, and other workplace standards. Exact safety questions often require careful reading of the applicable provision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSports fields and coastal development should not be overlooked. These topics are part of the broad Highway classification and are supported by dedicated references in the rental set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the six-month course period, combine subject review with timed reference exercises. The objective is to know when a book is needed, which book to use, and how to find the relevant section efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep supports candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and a confidence-building study structure. This package combines the six highlighted and tabbed rental references with a self-study course developed for Highway Contractor exam preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prepared books reduce the time required to build a reference-navigation system. Highlighting directs attention toward important standards, specifications, tables, procedures, and trade concepts. Permanent tabs create practical access points for repeated study and exam-day use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe self-study course helps candidates work through highway construction, paving, grading, excavation, equipment, sports fields, safety, business law, and coastal-development topics. Students can review lessons at their own pace while using the same references they intend to bring to the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six-month rental and course period gives candidates time to build familiarity with the books, repeat difficult topics, and practice under realistic time limits. The rental format also provides access to the approved references without requiring the candidate to purchase the complete set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo course or rental package guarantees a passing score, license approval, or examination outcome. Results depend on the candidate’s preparation, practical experience, study habits, reference familiarity, and performance during the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is included in this rental package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes six highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved rental books and a self-study Highway Contractor trade course with six months of access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is the total initial payment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package price is $1,290, plus a refundable $600 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $1,890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow is the $600 deposit refunded?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deposit is refundable when all six rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long can I keep the rental books?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rental period is six months. The complete set must be returned within that period to qualify for the deposit refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long is the course available?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes 6 months of course access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre all six rental books approved for the exam room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This package includes six references identified for use inside the North Carolina Highway Contractor examination room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre the books already highlighted and tabbed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every rental reference is professionally highlighted and tabbed before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes the course include live classes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This package includes self-study trade-course preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long do the books take to prepare?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes the package include the contractor license application?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Licensing applications, examination eligibility, registration, scheduling, testing fees, and license issuance are handled separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this package guarantee a passing score?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The package provides organized rental references and self-study support, but examination results depend on the candidate’s knowledge, preparation, experience, and performance during the test.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1 Exam Prep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46206152147001,"sku":null,"price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1789\/0861\/files\/HighwayContractor-RENTALEO.jpg?v=1784580269","url":"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/products\/north-carolina-highway-contractor-books-course-rental-exam-room-approved","provider":"1 Exam Prep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}