The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Arkansas Residential Concrete Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

The 1 Package is an all-inclusive solution for candidates preparing to pursue the Arkansas Residential Concrete Contractor classification. It combines highlighted and tabbed trade and business reference books, one year of online course access, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance in one coordinated package.

Residential concrete construction requires knowledge of concrete materials, structural requirements, excavation, foundations, reinforcing steel, placement, finishing, curing, quality control, and construction safety. Contractors must understand how these subjects work together when completing footings, foundations, slabs, walls, driveways, walkways, patios, and other concrete work associated with residential construction.

This package supports preparation for the Arkansas Residential Concrete Contractor examination and the applicable Arkansas contractor business and law requirement. Candidates receive seven trade references along with the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Arkansas, 8th Edition. All included trade and business books are highlighted and permanently tabbed before delivery.

The trade library includes Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926, ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, the 2015 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition, Pipe and Excavation Contracting, The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition, and Placing Reinforcing Bars.

Together, these references address the principal technical subjects associated with residential concrete contracting. Candidates can study OSHA safety requirements, structural concrete provisions, residential code requirements, concrete ingredients, mixture performance, excavation practices, reinforcement placement, concrete construction methods, and quality-control procedures.

The highlighted and tabbed format gives candidates an organized starting point for study. Important chapters, safety regulations, code sections, concrete topics, technical tables, reinforcing-bar subjects, and business-law areas are marked to support efficient navigation. Candidates should still read the surrounding material and practice using the books before testing.

The package includes one year of course access, allowing candidates to organize the reference library into manageable study areas. Students can review difficult concepts, practice locating information, reinforce trade knowledge, and build a consistent preparation schedule around work, family, and business responsibilities.

Application Service supports organization of the Arkansas contractor licensing submission. Business Formation helps establish an LLC or corporation, EIN Filing provides the federal Employer Identification Number used for important business functions, and Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers understand responsibilities connected with operating a residential concrete contracting business.

The total cost of the package and included services is $2,245. A $600 refundable book deposit is collected with the order, bringing the total amount due to $2,845. The deposit is refundable when the books are returned in similar condition within one year.

Because each trade and business reference requires professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment, please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders. Ordering early gives candidates time to receive the books, become familiar with the tab system, complete structured preparation, and practice reference navigation before testing.

Exam Details

The Arkansas Residential Concrete Contractor examination evaluates trade knowledge associated with concrete work performed in residential construction. Preparation should include construction safety, structural concrete requirements, residential building-code provisions, concrete materials, excavation, foundations, reinforcing steel, placement, finishing, curing, testing, inspection, and quality control.

Questions may require candidates to interpret construction terminology, identify safe procedures, evaluate field conditions, and locate information in approved reference materials. Some questions may rely on practical trade knowledge, while others may require navigation through a code section, technical table, commentary, diagram, handbook, or index.

Residential concrete work often combines several technical subjects within one operation. A footing question may involve excavation, soil conditions, reinforcing steel, concrete cover, structural requirements, placement, curing, and OSHA safety. A slab question may involve subgrade preparation, reinforcement, joints, finishing, curing, protection, and residential code requirements.

ACI 318-14 supports preparation involving structural concrete provisions, materials, reinforcement, development, durability, concrete cover, strength, construction requirements, and related commentary. The 2015 International Residential Code provides requirements associated with one- and two-family residential construction, including foundations and other building elements.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures addresses cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, mixture proportioning, workability, air content, strength, durability, production, and testing. Candidates should understand how material selection and environmental conditions can affect fresh and hardened concrete.

The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction covers planning, formwork, reinforcement coordination, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, protection, inspection, and common field concerns. Placing Reinforcing Bars supports preparation involving bar identification, supports, spacing, ties, splices, tolerances, concrete cover, and field placement.

Pipe and Excavation Contracting provides practical information involving excavation, grading, soil conditions, equipment selection, foundations, drainage, trench work, and field procedures. These subjects are relevant to residential concrete projects that require proper site preparation before forming and placement begin.

The NASCLA Arkansas, 8th Edition reference supports preparation for contractor business and law subjects, including contracts, estimating, financial management, insurance, bonding, project administration, employment responsibilities, taxes, liens, and Arkansas contractor requirements.

Passing the required examination is one step in the licensing process. Candidates must also complete the applicable residential contractor application and satisfy the documentation, experience, financial, and business requirements reviewed by the Arkansas Residential Contractors Committee.

Open Book Test

The applicable Arkansas contractor examinations permit approved reference materials. Candidates are responsible for bringing the designated books and ensuring that every reference complies with the testing provider’s current rules.

All trade and business books included with The 1 Package are highlighted and permanently tabbed before delivery. Highlighting draws attention to important safety requirements, structural provisions, residential code sections, concrete concepts, excavation procedures, reinforcement topics, and business-law subjects.

Approved references may be prepared before testing with permitted highlighting, underlining, annotations, and permanent indexing. Candidates may not write in, highlight, underline, annotate, or add indexing to the books after the examination session begins.

Temporary tabs, removable flags, Post-it notes, loose papers, and additional attached pages are not permitted. Candidates should not add removable materials to the professionally prepared books.

An open-book examination still requires consistent preparation. The reference library contains extensive technical information, and candidates may not have enough time to research every answer from the beginning. Effective preparation combines trade knowledge with a practiced method for selecting and navigating the correct reference.

Candidates should use the books throughout the course. Structural concrete lessons should be reinforced through ACI 318-14. Residential building requirements should be reviewed in the 2015 International Residential Code. Concrete-material topics should be located in Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, while reinforcing-steel subjects should be practiced in Placing Reinforcing Bars.

Timed navigation exercises can help candidates determine whether a question should be researched first in OSHA, ACI 318-14, the residential code, the concrete-mixtures book, the excavation reference, the quality-concrete guide, the reinforcing-bar book, or the NASCLA business reference.

Licensing Steps

1. Confirm the contractor classification. Determine whether Arkansas Residential Concrete Contractor matches the work the company plans to offer and perform.
2. Form the business entity. Establish an LLC or corporation. Business Formation is included with The 1 Package.
3. Obtain an EIN. Complete Employer Identification Number filing with the IRS. EIN Filing is included.
4. Review the residential contractor application. Identify the required business, ownership, qualifier, experience, financial, reference, and supporting information.
5. Prepare for the residential concrete examination. Use the highlighted and tabbed books and one year of course access to study safety, structural concrete, residential codes, materials, excavation, reinforcement, placement, and quality control.
6. Prepare for business and law. Study the highlighted and tabbed NASCLA Arkansas, 8th Edition reference and complete the applicable business preparation.
7. Register for testing. Follow the current examination-provider procedures for registration, scheduling, payment, identification, and testing-center admission.
8. Complete the required examination. Bring the approved references and required identification and follow all examination-center rules.
9. Complete the licensing application. Application Service is included to support organization of the Arkansas residential contractor submission.
10. Provide required documentation. Submit the requested experience information, references, financial documents, examination records, and other supporting materials.
11. Respond to licensing requests. Provide any corrections, explanations, or supplemental documents requested during application review.
12. Receive licensing approval. Perform work under the classification only after the applicable residential contractor license has been approved and issued.
13. Return the books. Return the complete book collection in similar condition within one year to qualify for the $600 deposit refund.

State Requirements

Arkansas regulates residential builders, residential remodelers, and residential specialty contractors through the Residential Contractors Committee. Applicants should select the license type and specialty that accurately represent the work the business intends to perform.

Residential concrete work may include foundations, footings, slabs, walls, driveways, patios, walkways, reinforcing steel, formwork, placement, finishing, curing, repair, excavation, and related activities. The requested classification should correspond with the applicant’s planned scope of work and experience.

The licensing review evaluates more than examination performance. Application requirements may include information concerning the business entity, owners, designated qualifier, construction experience, references, financial condition, examination completion, and other supporting documentation.

The qualifier is the person whose qualifications support the requested classification. The qualifier’s legal name and identifying information should remain consistent across the application, examination registration, supporting documents, and government-issued identification.

Applicants should complete every required form carefully. Missing signatures, inconsistent business names, incomplete references, unsupported experience, or errors in required documentation may delay the licensing review.

Business Formation establishes an LLC or corporation, but creating a legal entity does not independently grant contractor licensing authority. EIN Filing establishes the federal tax identification number, but an EIN does not replace a residential contractor license, permit, or inspection requirement.

Residential concrete projects may require local permits, inspections, engineering documents, code compliance, or other project-specific approvals. Contractors remain responsible for obtaining every authorization required for the work they perform.

Completing a course, passing an examination, forming a company, or submitting an application does not independently authorize residential contracting work. The applicable license must be approved and issued before the business represents itself as licensed under the classification.

Reference Books

• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This federal construction-safety reference covers concrete and masonry work, excavation, personal protective equipment, fall protection, scaffolding, material handling, tools, equipment, electrical hazards, and other jobsite requirements. The included copy is highlighted and tabbed.
• Included Book: ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  This structural concrete reference addresses materials, design requirements, reinforcement, durability, development, concrete cover, strength, construction provisions, and explanatory commentary. The included copy is highlighted and tabbed.
• Included Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015
  This code provides requirements for residential construction, including foundations, building systems, structural provisions, safety, and other requirements applicable to one- and two-family dwellings. The included copy is highlighted and tabbed.
• Included Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  This technical reference explains concrete ingredients, mixture proportioning, workability, strength, durability, air content, production, testing, and quality control. The included copy is highlighted and tabbed.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  This practical trade reference covers excavation, grading, soil conditions, equipment use, drainage, foundation preparation, estimating, and field procedures. The included copy is highlighted and tabbed.
• Included Book: The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  This contractor-focused guide addresses planning, formwork, reinforcement coordination, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, protection, inspection, and common concrete field concerns. The included copy is highlighted and tabbed.
• Included Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars
  This reference covers reinforcing-bar identification, handling, supports, placement, tying, splicing, tolerances, detailing, concrete cover, and field installation. The included copy is highlighted and tabbed.
• Included Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Arkansas, 8th Edition
  This business and law reference covers contractor management, contracts, estimating, finance, insurance, project administration, employment matters, taxes, liens, and Arkansas contractor requirements. The included copy is highlighted and tabbed.

Test Information and Study Materials

One year of course access provides a structured way to prepare for the residential concrete trade subjects and the applicable contractor business requirement. Study can be divided into safety, structural concrete, residential codes, concrete materials, excavation, quality construction, reinforcement, and business law.

OSHA preparation should include concrete and masonry operations, excavation, personal protective equipment, fall protection, scaffolding, material handling, tools, and equipment. Candidates should learn how 29 CFR Part 1926 is organized and practice locating relevant sections.

Structural and residential code preparation should include foundations, reinforcement, concrete cover, materials, durability, construction provisions, and requirements applicable to one- and two-family dwellings. Candidates should practice using definitions, tables, indexes, and numbered sections.

Concrete-material preparation should include cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, proportioning, workability, air entrainment, strength, durability, production, and testing. Candidates should understand how materials and field conditions influence performance.

Excavation preparation should include site conditions, grading, equipment selection, drainage, foundation excavation, soil handling, and safe field procedures. These topics should be connected with formwork, reinforcement, and concrete placement.

Quality-concrete and reinforcing-steel preparation should include planning, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, protection, bar supports, spacing, ties, splices, tolerances, and concrete cover.

Business preparation should include contracts, estimating, financial management, insurance, project administration, employment responsibilities, taxes, liens, and Arkansas contractor requirements.

Timed reference drills can help candidates improve open-book navigation. Select a question, identify the strongest reference, locate the applicable section, and confirm the answer without searching unrelated books.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and a confidence-building study structure. The 1 Package combines exam preparation, licensing support, and business setup in one coordinated solution.

The highlighted and tabbed books help candidates identify major technical and business subjects and move through the references more efficiently. One year of course access provides time to revisit difficult concepts, practice locating information, and develop a consistent study routine.

Application Service supports organization of the Arkansas residential contractor submission. Business Formation helps establish an LLC or corporation, while EIN Filing supports business banking, tax administration, hiring, and professional operations.

Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers understand responsibilities connected with operating an Arkansas residential concrete contracting business. The package provides structure as candidates move through exam preparation, application, and business setup.

The package does not guarantee a passing examination score, licensing approval, or business result. It provides organized materials and services that support customers as they work toward their Arkansas residential concrete contractor goal.

What is included in The 1 Package?

The package includes seven highlighted and tabbed trade references, the highlighted and tabbed NASCLA Arkansas business book, one year of course access, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

What is the total package cost?

The package and included services cost $2,245. A $600 refundable book deposit is collected with the order, bringing the total due to $2,845.

How does the refundable deposit work?

The $600 deposit is refundable when the complete book collection is returned in similar condition within one year.

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. Every included trade and business reference is professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed.

How long does course access last?

The package includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included to support organization of the Arkansas residential contractor licensing submission.

Are business formation and EIN filing included?

Yes. Business Formation for an LLC or corporation and EIN Filing with the IRS are included.

Is the NASCLA Arkansas business book included?

Yes. The package includes the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Arkansas, 8th Edition, highlighted and tabbed.

How long should I allow for the book order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders because the references require professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment.

Does purchasing the package guarantee a contractor license?

No. Examination results depend on the candidate’s preparation and performance, while licensing decisions are made through the applicable state review process.