North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

Prepare for the North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor Exam with a complete highlighted and tabbed book package designed to support organized study, faster reference navigation, and focused trade preparation. This package includes the two references allowed inside the examination room and eight additional books needed to study welding, steel decking, steel joists, reinforcing bars, profiled roofing and cladding, fences, retaining walls, contractor business, North Carolina laws, and licensing responsibilities.

Every book in this package is highlighted and organized with permanent tabs. The exam-room references are prepared to help candidates locate important safety and structural-bolting subjects more efficiently. The supporting books are also highlighted and tabbed to create a more structured study experience across the full range of metal erection topics.

The approved exam-room references are the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry with the latest available amendments and the Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, 2004.

The eight supporting books are not allowed inside the examination room, but they remain important for study. They cover profiled sheet roofing and cladding, reinforcing-bar placement, steel joists and joist girders, North Carolina contractor laws, steel-deck construction, business and project management, welding, fences, and retaining walls.

Metal erection work involves far more than setting structural steel members. Contractors may work with columns, beams, joists, joist girders, steel decking, roofing, cladding, reinforcing steel, fences, retaining systems, high-strength bolted connections, welding equipment, cranes, rigging, and elevated work areas.

These projects demand careful planning because erection crews often work with suspended loads, changing weather, restricted access, temporary instability, connection sequencing, and coordination with other trades. Candidates must understand how safety, equipment, structural connections, material handling, and construction methods work together.

Highlighting and permanent tabs help candidates build familiarity with the organization of each reference. Important sections are easier to revisit, and major subjects can be located more quickly during practice. The books remain study tools, so candidates should still read, understand, and apply the information rather than relying on tabs alone.

Exam Details

The North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor Exam evaluates knowledge related to structural and miscellaneous metal erection, workplace safety, high-strength bolted connections, steel components, equipment use, welding, decking, joists, roofing, cladding, reinforcing steel, contractor law, and project administration.

Candidates should prepare for questions involving steel erection, cranes, rigging, fall protection, access, material handling, temporary stability, bolt assemblies, joint types, contact surfaces, tightening methods, inspection, welding processes, steel-deck installation, and joist erection.

The examination may include direct reference questions and questions based on trade knowledge. Some answers can be located in the two approved references, while others depend on material studied from books that cannot be brought into the testing room.

A safety question involving cranes, rigging, fall protection, steel erection, welding hazards, ladders, scaffolds, access, tools, machinery, or personal protective equipment may require the North Carolina occupational safety reference.

A structural-connection question involving high-strength bolts, nuts, washers, contact surfaces, tightening procedures, inspection, slip-critical joints, or bearing-type joints may require the structural-joint specification.

Questions involving steel joists, steel deck, reinforcing bars, welding, roofing, cladding, fences, retaining walls, contractor business, laws, or licensing must be prepared for in advance because those supporting books are not permitted inside the exam room.

Metal erection requires attention to erection sequence, member alignment, lifting plans, temporary bracing, access, worker positioning, connection completion, inspection, and coordination with other trades. Candidates should understand how these subjects affect both safety and construction quality.

Purchasing this package does not submit a license application, establish examination eligibility, schedule a testing appointment, pay testing fees, or issue a North Carolina contractor license. Those steps are completed separately through the applicable licensing and examination process.

Open Book Test

The North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor Exam is an open-book test. Only the approved references may be brought into the examination room.

The two highlighted and tabbed exam-room references included in this package are:

• North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
• Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, 2004

The testing center does not provide these books. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references and ensuring that each book is complete, securely bound, and prepared in accordance with current testing rules.

The permanent tabs are intended to help candidates move to major subjects more efficiently. Highlighted passages provide an organized starting point for review. Candidates should still use the table of contents, index, section numbers, definitions, tables, and cross-references when working through questions.

Testing-center personnel may inspect all reference materials. Loose papers, removable notes, inserted study sheets, unauthorized attachments, or other prohibited materials may cause a reference to be rejected.

The eight supporting books must remain outside the examination room. Candidates should study them thoroughly before test day because they cover important trade, business, legal, and construction subjects that may not be available for direct lookup during the exam.

Timed practice is essential. Candidates should read a question, identify whether it belongs in the safety standards or structural-joint specification, locate the correct tab, move to the relevant section, and confirm the answer.

Open-book testing does not replace trade knowledge. Candidates should understand steel erection terminology, high-strength bolting, lifting operations, rigging, temporary stability, fall protection, welding, decking, joists, and material handling before entering the testing center.

Licensing Steps

1. Review the Metal Erection classification. Confirm that the classification matches the type of metal erection work the applicant or business intends to perform.
2. Review current licensing requirements. Examine the application, qualifier, financial, ownership, organizational, and business requirements associated with the requested contractor license.
3. Submit the required application materials. Provide the licensing authority with the requested forms, supporting documentation, and applicant information.
4. Receive examination eligibility. Complete the required approval process before scheduling the contractor examination.
5. Register for the exam. Follow the instructions provided with the examination authorization to choose a testing appointment.
6. Study the complete highlighted and tabbed package. Review safety, bolting, welding, steel deck, steel joists, reinforcing steel, roofing, cladding, business, law, and licensing subjects.
7. Practice with the approved references. Use the tabs, highlighted sections, indexes, and technical provisions to complete timed lookup exercises.
8. Take the examination. Bring the required identification and only the references allowed inside the testing center.
9. Complete the remaining licensing requirements. Passing the examination is one part of qualification. All applicable requirements must be completed before a contractor license is issued.

State Requirements

The North Carolina Metal Erection contractor classification applies to qualifying work involving structural and miscellaneous metal systems.

Projects may include structural steel framing, columns, beams, joists, joist girders, steel decking, metal roofing, cladding, reinforcing steel, stairs, railings, fences, retaining systems, and related components.

Metal erection contractors may work with cranes, hoisting equipment, rigging systems, welding and cutting equipment, bolting tools, temporary supports, access systems, fall-protection equipment, and elevated work platforms.

The work may require coordination with structural drawings, connection details, erection plans, engineering specifications, manufacturer instructions, inspections, safety procedures, and project schedules.

Contractors must consider member weight, equipment capacity, lifting paths, wind, site access, material storage, temporary stability, connection sequencing, employee positioning, and communication during erection operations.

Individual projects may also require permits, inspections, engineered documents, owner specifications, manufacturer requirements, safety programs, and local approvals.

Passing the examination does not independently authorize contracting activity. The applicant must complete the licensing process and receive the appropriate North Carolina contractor license before performing work that requires licensure.

Reference Books

• North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room reference addresses steel erection, cranes, rigging, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, welding hazards, cutting, tools, machinery, material handling, access, personal protective equipment, and employee protection.
• Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, 2004
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room specification addresses bolt assemblies, washers, nuts, contact surfaces, joint classifications, tightening methods, installation, inspection, slip-critical joints, and bearing-type connections.
• Profiled Sheet Roofing and Cladding – A Guide to Good Practice, 3rd Edition, 1999
  This highlighted and tabbed supporting book covers profiled metal roofing and cladding, handling, storage, layout, fastening, laps, weatherproofing, detailing, tolerances, and installation practices. It is not allowed inside the exam room.
• Placing Reinforcing Bars
  This highlighted and tabbed supporting reference covers reinforcing-bar identification, bending, supports, spacing, splices, placement, tolerances, handling, and field installation. It must remain outside the testing room.
• Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  This highlighted and tabbed technical digest addresses unloading, handling, hoisting, erection, bridging, stabilization, and placement of steel joists and joist girders. It is included for study only.
• Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina
  This highlighted and tabbed supporting publication addresses contractor licensing laws, regulations, qualifier responsibilities, license administration, and legal obligations. It is not approved for exam-room use.
• SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
  This highlighted and tabbed manual addresses steel-deck placement, attachment, sidelaps, openings, temporary loading, construction practices, and coordination with structural framing. It must remain outside the exam room.
• Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed reference covers business organization, contracts, estimating, scheduling, project management, accounting, insurance, employment responsibilities, licensing, and liens. It is not allowed inside the examination room.
• Modern Welding, 2013
  This highlighted and tabbed trade book covers welding processes, equipment, electrodes, symbols, joint preparation, cutting, inspection, safety, and practical welding methods. It is included for preparation outside the exam room.
• Fences & Retaining Walls
  This used, highlighted, and tabbed supporting book covers fence and retaining-wall planning, materials, layout, posts, foundations, structural considerations, drainage, and construction methods. It is not permitted inside the examination room.

Exam Room Approved Books

Only the following two highlighted and tabbed references are included for use inside the North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor examination room:

• North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  Use this reference for steel-erection safety, cranes, rigging, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, welding hazards, tools, material handling, access, and worker-protection requirements.
• Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, 2004
  Use this reference for high-strength bolted joints, bolt assemblies, washers, nuts, installation, tightening, contact surfaces, joint classifications, and inspection.

The remaining eight books are highlighted and tabbed for study but must remain outside the examination room.

Test Information and Study Materials

Begin preparation with steel erection safety. Review cranes, suspended loads, rigging, fall protection, access, connector activities, temporary stability, material handling, and employee positioning.

Study high-strength structural bolting through the approved specification. Review bolt assemblies, joint types, contact surfaces, washers, tightening procedures, installation requirements, and inspection.

Use the steel-joist digest to study handling, unloading, hoisting, erection, bridging, temporary stability, and coordination with steel-deck placement.

Use the steel-deck manual to review placement, support, attachment, sidelaps, openings, temporary construction loads, and installation practices.

Study welding processes, equipment, symbols, electrodes, cutting, joint preparation, inspection, and welding safety through Modern Welding.

Review profiled roofing and cladding for storage, handling, layout, fastening, laps, sealing, weather protection, tolerances, and installation quality.

Review reinforcing bars for identification, spacing, supports, placement, splices, tolerances, and handling.

Study contractor business and legal subjects before test day, including contracts, estimating, scheduling, insurance, licensing, liens, project management, and North Carolina contractor regulations.

Complete mixed timed lookup drills using the two approved references. Alternate between safety and structural-bolting questions so choosing the correct book and tab becomes more natural.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps candidates organize preparation around the North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor Exam and the practical responsibilities of structural and miscellaneous metal work.

Trade-focused review connects the highlighted and tabbed books to steel erection, high-strength bolting, cranes, rigging, joists, joist girders, steel deck, welding, roofing, cladding, reinforcing bars, fences, retaining walls, safety, and contractor administration.

Practice-oriented preparation encourages candidates to use the references actively. Students can work through questions, identify the subject, select the correct book, locate the applicable section, and evaluate the answer under timed conditions.

The highlighted passages and permanent tabs create an organized starting point for study and navigation. Repeated practice can help candidates become familiar with the structure of the references and reduce unnecessary searching.

1 Exam Prep also supports preparation for subjects found in books that cannot be brought into the exam room. Organized review of welding, steel deck, joists, roofing, cladding, reinforcing bars, business law, licensing, and contractor responsibilities helps candidates build knowledge before test day.

No book package can guarantee a passing score, licensing approval, or a specific examination outcome. Consistent study, trade-focused review, and familiarity with the highlighted and tabbed references can help candidates approach the examination with stronger preparation and greater confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all books in this package highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All ten books are highlighted and organized with permanent tabs for study and reference navigation.

How long does the highlighted and tabbed package take to process?

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

Is the North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor Exam open book?

Yes. The examination is open book, but candidates may use only the references approved for the Metal Erection exam.

Which books are allowed inside the exam room?

The approved references are the North Carolina construction safety standards and the Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, 2004.

Which books are not allowed inside the exam room?

The roofing and cladding guide, reinforcing-bar book, steel-joist digest, North Carolina laws publication, steel-deck manual, Contractor’s Guide, Modern Welding, and Fences & Retaining Walls are included for study only.

Is Fences & Retaining Walls a used book?

Yes. The copy included in this package is identified as used.

Do highlighting and tabs replace the need to study?

No. Highlighting and permanent tabs support organization and navigation, but candidates must still understand the trade subjects and know how to apply the information.

What does the structural-joint specification cover?

It covers high-strength bolted joints, including bolt assemblies, washers, nuts, installation, tightening, contact surfaces, joint types, and inspection.

Does this package include exam registration?

No. The package includes the listed books and highlighting and tabbing service only. Application filing, eligibility, registration, scheduling, testing fees, and licensing are handled separately.

Does passing the examination automatically issue a contractor license?

No. Passing the examination is one part of the licensing process. All applicable requirements must be completed before a North Carolina contractor license is issued.