{"product_id":"the-1-package-all-inclusive-alabama-sitework-contractor-exam-licensing-business-setup-solution-copy","title":"The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Alabama Sitework Contractor Exam, Licensing \u0026 Business Setup Solution","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eThe 1 Package: All-Inclusive Alabama Sitework Contractor Exam, Licensing \u0026amp; Business Setup Solution\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSitework is where a project becomes buildable—grading, excavation, trenching, backfill, and the coordination that makes everything above grade possible. If you’re pursuing the Alabama \u003cstrong\u003eSitework Contractor\u003c\/strong\u003e classification, your exam preparation needs to reflect the real-world scope of the trade: earthmoving fundamentals, excavation safety, pipe and trenching considerations, and code-and-compliance awareness on active jobsites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1 Package\u003c\/strong\u003e combines your approved trade references with licensing and business setup support in one streamlined solution. You’ll receive the key books used for the Alabama Sitework Contractor exam, the Alabama business \u0026amp; law reference in a \u003cstrong\u003ehighlighted and tabbed\u003c\/strong\u003e format, plus the services that help you move beyond test prep—application assistance, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance are all included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,995 plus a \u003cstrong\u003erefundable deposit of $250\u003c\/strong\u003e for a total of \u003cstrong\u003e$2,245\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 Book(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); Pipe and Excavation Contracting; International Building Code (2021); NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition Highlighted and Tabbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year of course access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included with this package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Formation (LLC or Corporation):\u003c\/strong\u003e Establish the customer’s business entity so they are legally structured and ready to operate as a sitework contractor in Alabama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEIN Filing with the IRS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Obtain the Employer Identification Number (EIN) and the benefits that come with it: open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate the contracting business professionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractor Compliance Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assistance understanding compliance requirements necessary for Alabama contractors so the business is positioned for long-term success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is designed to keep your progress moving—your references, your prep structure, your licensing support, and your business setup are all aligned so you can focus on becoming exam-ready and operational-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alabama Sitework Contractor examination is administered by PSI for the State of Alabama contractor licensing process. The trade exam is designed to measure practical competency in sitework fundamentals, excavation practices, and safe jobsite operations—especially in environments where trenching, pipe installation, and earthmoving work are performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade Exam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sitework Contractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Allowed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Passing Score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% (28 correct)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade exam content outline (by number of items):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrenching and Excavation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSitework:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Preparation and Planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause sitework ties together safety, planning, and execution, the exam often rewards candidates who understand not only the “what” but the “why”—how soils behave, how trenching decisions affect safety and production, and how pipe and excavation practices align with jobsite expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alabama Sitework Contractor exam is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen book test\u003c\/strong\u003e. The approved references are allowed in the examination center, and your books may be \u003cstrong\u003ehighlighted, underlined, and indexed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Permanent tabs are allowed; temporary tabs must be removed before the exam begins. The references must be otherwise unmarked (no handwritten notes) and may not contain added papers (loose or attached).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-book exams require a specific kind of preparation: you must be able to locate the right information quickly and apply it correctly under time pressure. The most effective approach combines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcept understanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knowing how and why sitework decisions are made on real jobsites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference navigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knowing which book to use for trenching safety, pipe questions, or general sitework planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimed practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Training your pace so you can finish comfortably without rushing or getting stuck on one item.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your references are familiar and organized, you spend less time searching and more time answering—exactly what an open-book exam is designed to measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContractor licensing in Alabama is overseen by the \u003cstrong\u003eLicensing Board for General Contractors\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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While individual situations vary, the licensing process typically follows this path:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the correct classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply under the Sitework Contractor classification (and any additional classifications that match your business scope).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit your application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide the information and documentation required by the Board for review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive approval to test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once eligible, register and schedule your examination(s) through PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare with approved references:\u003c\/strong\u003e Study by the exam outline and practice open-book lookups under timed conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePass required exam(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete the trade exam and any additional exam(s) required for your licensing pathway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete remaining Board requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finalize any remaining steps needed for license issuance and activation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1 Package helps keep these steps moving by combining your exam references with \u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eContractor Compliance Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you’re not trying to manage the process alone while also preparing for a timed trade exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlabama Licensing Board for General Contractors\u003c\/strong\u003e regulates contractor licensing for commercial and industrial work across major and specialty classifications. The Board reviews applications, determines eligibility, and sets the requirements for contractors who wish to become licensed and operate under an Alabama contractor license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSitework contractors often work in high-responsibility conditions—equipment activity, trenching hazards, changing soils, and jobsite sequencing that impacts every following trade. 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Each title plays a different role in preparation and jobsite reasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA construction safety reference supporting jobsite compliance and safe work practices. 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