{"product_id":"the-1-package-all-inclusive-kansas-standard-concrete-contractor-icc-367-ks-licensing-business-setup-solution","title":"The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Kansas Standard Concrete Contractor (ICC - 367 - KS), Licensing \u0026 Business Setup Solution","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eThe 1 Package: All-Inclusive Kansas Standard Concrete Contractor (ICC - 367 - KS), Licensing \u0026amp; Business Setup Solution\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want one complete, organized solution that supports your \u003cstrong\u003eKansas Standard Concrete Contractor (ICC - 367 - KS)\u003c\/strong\u003e goals from start to finish—exam preparation, application support, and business setup—\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1 Package\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for you. This all-inclusive option is designed for contractors who don’t want to juggle separate vendors, scattered materials, and confusing business steps. You get the core references you listed, a structured prep experience, and the business formation services that help you move forward with a clear plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete work is technical, detailed, and performance-driven—and so is a contractor exam. In a code-based testing environment, success isn’t about guessing or relying on memory alone. The exam rewards candidates who can \u003cstrong\u003elocate requirements quickly\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003econfirm the controlling language\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eapply it accurately\u003c\/strong\u003e while maintaining steady pacing. Many candidates lose time by starting in the wrong reference, searching too broadly, or over-reading when only one detail decides the answer. The 1 Package is designed to help you build repeatable habits that reduce those time traps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, becoming a contractor is bigger than passing a test. You also need to set up your business properly so you can operate professionally. The 1 Package combines your exam prep with business formation and EIN filing, plus compliance guidance that helps you understand key contractor-related responsibilities so your business is positioned for long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour included references are based on what you provided for this solution:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Building Code, 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 ICC Concrete Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese references support a structured contractor-style prep approach where you practice the same actions you’ll use under time pressure: identify the topic, choose the best starting book, locate the right section quickly, confirm the deciding detail (including conditions and exceptions), and move on with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 International Building Code, 2015; 2021 ICC Concrete Manual.\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 your business entity so you are legally structured and ready to operate as a concrete contractor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEIN Filing with the IRS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Obtain your Employer Identification Number (EIN) to help open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate professionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractor Compliance Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assistance understanding compliance requirements so your business is positioned for long-term success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $2,115\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefundable Deposit:\u003c\/strong\u003e $200 (refundable if books are returned in similar condition within 1 year)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal:\u003c\/strong\u003e $2,315 (All-Inclusive – No Hidden Fees!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1 Package supports preparation for the \u003cstrong\u003eKansas Standard Concrete Contractor (ICC - 367 - KS)\u003c\/strong\u003e exam using the reference books listed on this page. Official exam specifications—such as number of questions, time limit, passing score, exam outline, and testing provider—were not provided, so they are not included here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat The 1 Package is designed to strengthen is the performance side of a reference-driven contractor exam:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster navigation\u003c\/strong\u003e so you spend less time searching and more time answering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner confirmation\u003c\/strong\u003e so your selections are supported by controlling code language\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteadier pacing\u003c\/strong\u003e so one slow question doesn’t disrupt the rest of the exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e through structured practice with the correct reference set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of turning prep into scattered reading, you build a repeatable routine: identify, locate, confirm, apply, and move forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exam is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e test (based on your instruction that exams are open book unless stated as closed book). Open book becomes a real advantage when you train for open-book performance. A timed exam doesn’t reward slow searching or rereading large sections. It rewards candidates who can recognize the topic, choose the best starting reference quickly, confirm the deciding detail, and keep moving with steady momentum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA practical open-book routine to train during prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel the topic first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Before opening a book, identify what the question is really testing in plain language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake the first-book decision.\u003c\/strong\u003e Decide whether the best starting point is \u003cstrong\u003eIBC 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e or the \u003cstrong\u003e2021 ICC Concrete Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm precisely.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scan for requirement language and watch for definitions, conditions (“when\/where\/if”), and exceptions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer and move on.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the deciding detail, protect your pace, and keep momentum through the full exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith repetition, you build “memory of location,” which means faster lookups and less second-guessing on exam day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific Kansas licensing steps, eligibility requirements, application procedures, fees, or renewal rules were not provided, so they are not listed here. However, The 1 Package is designed to support a practical path many contractors prefer: prepare for the exam with the correct references, keep your application process organized, and set up your business foundation so you’re ready to operate professionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganize your references early.\u003c\/strong\u003e Build familiarity with IBC 2015 and the 2021 ICC Concrete Manual so navigation becomes efficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollow a structured study plan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use practice-oriented preparation that trains topic recognition, first-book decisions, and clean confirmation habits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Application Service support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep your process organized and reduce missed steps as you move forward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm your business entity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Establish an LLC or Corporation so your business is legally structured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFile for your EIN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Get your Employer Identification Number so your business can operate professionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse compliance guidance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Build clarity around compliance expectations so your business is positioned for long-term success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eState-specific requirements for the Kansas Standard Concrete Contractor credential were not provided, so this section focuses on what you can control: preparing with the correct books, building strong open-book performance habits, and setting up your business structure using the included business formation, EIN filing, and compliance guidance services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Building Code, 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A primary building-code reference used to confirm broader building requirements, definitions, and building-context language that may appear in contractor-style exam scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e2021 ICC Concrete Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A concrete-focused reference used to support concrete-related topics aligned to your listed materials, supporting practical review and faster confirmation during study.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most effective way to prepare for a two-reference, open-book contractor exam is performance-based practice. Reading helps you get familiar with layout and terminology, but readiness improves fastest when you repeatedly train the same actions you’ll use under time pressure: identify the topic, choose the right reference first, confirm the controlling language, and maintain steady pacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) Master the first-book decision (IBC vs. Concrete Manual)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith two references, time is often won or lost at the start of a question. Build the habit of choosing your starting point before you open anything:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with IBC 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e when the question is framed in broader building-code context, general building requirements, building-wide provisions, or definitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with the 2021 ICC Concrete Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e when the scenario is concrete-focused and your best confirmation is found in the concrete reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you start in the wrong book during practice, don’t just switch and move on—identify what clue in the question should have guided you to the better starting point. That’s how your speed improves over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Confirm the deciding detail instead of over-reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the biggest open-book traps is turning every question into a research project. Many questions are decided by a small piece of language: a condition, an exception, a definition, or a single requirement statement. When you locate the relevant area, train your eyes to scan for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e that define when a requirement applies (“when,” “where,” “if”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptions\u003c\/strong\u003e that modify or remove the general rule\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefined terms\u003c\/strong\u003e that change how the scenario should be interpreted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirement language\u003c\/strong\u003e that signals what must be done\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3) Build memory of location through repetition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOpen-book exams reward familiarity with how references are organized. You build that familiarity by repeating lookups. Every time you locate a similar type of requirement, you strengthen your sense of where that topic lives and how the code groups related provisions. Over time, you’ll feel calmer because you’re confirming in familiar territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4) Train pacing on purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOpen book doesn’t mean unlimited time. Pacing is part of readiness. During timed practice, confirm what you can efficiently, choose the best supported answer, and move forward. If time allows, return later. This protects momentum and reduces the chance that one difficult question steals time from several manageable ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5) Use your full year of course access to stay consistent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith \u003cstrong\u003e1 year of course access\u003c\/strong\u003e, you have time to build real skill instead of cramming. 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Consistency is how the open-book routine becomes automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA practical weekly rhythm many candidates use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Navigation drills (fast lookups by topic label in both references)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scenario practice (choose book → locate → confirm → apply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Timed practice set (pacing + controlled confirmations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Review misses (learn locations and the wording that controlled the answer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep supports your concrete contractor goal by providing organized study guidance, practice-oriented preparation, and confidence-building structure. Instead of relying on scattered reading, you develop a repeatable routine centered on efficient reference use: recognizing the topic, choosing the right book, locating the controlling language, and applying it accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1 Package adds an extra layer of support by pairing exam prep with business setup services. You’re not only preparing for a test—you’re building a foundation to operate professionally. With structured course access and application support, plus business formation, EIN filing, and compliance guidance, you can move forward with a clearer path and fewer loose ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ: What’s included in The 1 Package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1 Package includes IBC 2015 and the 2021 ICC Concrete Manual, 1 year of course access, Application Service, business formation (LLC or Corporation), EIN filing with the IRS, and contractor compliance guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ: What is the total cost and refundable deposit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe total cost is $2,115, plus a $200 refundable deposit if books are returned in similar condition within 1 year. Total is $2,315 (All-Inclusive – No Hidden Fees!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ: Are the books included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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