The 1 Package: All-Inclusive North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Licensing & Business Setup

Build your North Carolina concrete construction contractor business with an all-inclusive package that combines exam preparation, highlighted and tabbed rental books, self-paced online training, live classes, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance. The 1 Package is designed for candidates who want coordinated support for both contractor exam preparation and the practical steps involved in establishing a business.

This package includes fourteen highlighted and tabbed rental references covering construction safety, building codes, structural concrete, formwork, concrete mixtures, reinforcing-bar placement, sawcutting, precast concrete erection, business management, and North Carolina contractor laws. Four of the included books are identified for use inside the North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Exam room, while the remaining references provide focused technical and business preparation outside the exam.

Students receive one year of course access, providing time to work through organized lessons, review practice questions, attend included live classes, and become familiar with the reference materials. The course connects the books to the major subjects involved in concrete construction, including safety, structural requirements, administrative procedures, formwork, materials, reinforcement, joints, precast products, project management, and contractor business responsibilities.

All included books are highlighted and tabbed. Highlighting draws attention to important material, while organized tabs help students locate major sections, chapters, tables, code provisions, administrative topics, and trade concepts more efficiently. This preparation supports both structured studying and open-book reference navigation.

The 1 Package also includes Application Service to support the contractor licensing application process. Business Formation is included to help establish an LLC or corporation, and EIN Filing with the IRS is included to help the business obtain its federal Employer Identification Number. Contractor Compliance Guidance supports the customer in understanding important business and contractor compliance responsibilities.

The package price is $3,005, plus an $850 refundable book deposit, for a total initial payment of $3,855. The $850 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within one year in similar condition.

Rental books should be returned complete and without significant damage, missing pages, torn bindings, water damage, or excessive wear beyond normal study and exam use. Returning the full set within one year in similar condition protects eligibility for the refundable deposit.

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

Exam Details

The North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Exam evaluates knowledge connected with concrete construction and the responsibilities involved in performing, supervising, and managing this type of work. Preparation may involve occupational safety, structural concrete requirements, building-code provisions, administrative procedures, formwork, reinforcement, concrete materials, sawcutting, precast erection, business management, and contractor laws.

The four exam-room-approved references included in this package are the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry with the latest available amendments, North Carolina Building Code: Building Code 2018, ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, and North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition.

The occupational safety standards support review of employer responsibilities, worker protection, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, fall hazards, tools, equipment, material handling, electrical exposure, excavation, and other construction safety subjects.

The North Carolina Building Code supports study of building requirements, structural provisions, inspections, construction documents, definitions, exceptions, referenced standards, and code compliance.

ACI 318-14 addresses structural concrete materials, reinforcement, durability, strength, detailing, development, splicing, construction requirements, structural systems, and related provisions. Its commentary provides explanatory material that can help students understand the purpose and application of many code sections.

The North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies supports preparation involving permits, inspections, approvals, responsibilities, construction-code administration, documentation, and enforcement procedures.

The additional study-only references provide technical and business depth. They cover formwork systems, concrete mixture design, reinforcing bars, joint cutting, flatwork sawcutting, precast concrete erection, project management, business law, and North Carolina contracting requirements.

The course organizes these subjects into manageable study areas and includes practice-oriented preparation. Students can use the lessons, live classes, and books together to strengthen both trade knowledge and reference-navigation skills.

Open Book Test

The North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Exam is an open-book examination with a limited list of approved references. Four books included in this package are identified for use inside the examination room.

The remaining ten references are included for study and are not identified as books allowed inside the exam. Candidates should use those publications to build technical, legal, and business knowledge before test day.

An open-book exam still requires preparation and time management. Candidates may not have enough time to research every answer from the beginning. Effective preparation includes recognizing the subject, selecting the correct reference, locating the applicable section, and interpreting the language accurately.

All included books are highlighted and tabbed. The tabs help students move toward major subjects, while the highlighting makes important passages easier to identify. Candidates should still read surrounding text because definitions, exceptions, tables, notes, cross-references, and commentary may affect the correct answer.

Students should practice with the four approved books under timed conditions. A useful routine is to identify the topic, select the most relevant book, use the tabs or index to find the correct section, read the full provision, and confirm the answer.

The study-only references can be used before and after timed practice to strengthen technical understanding. They are especially useful for subjects such as formwork, concrete mixtures, reinforcing bars, sawcutting, precast erection, project management, and contractor law.

Candidates must follow the current examination rules governing editions, amendments, bindings, tabs, highlighting, written notes, inserted materials, loose pages, and physical book condition.

Licensing Steps

The licensing process begins with determining whether the North Carolina Concrete Construction contractor classification matches the work the applicant or business plans to perform. The selected classification should reflect the intended scope of concrete construction services.

The applicant must complete the required contractor licensing application and provide the requested supporting information. The Application Service included with The 1 Package supports the administrative preparation of the application process.

The applicant remains responsible for providing complete and accurate information, supplying required documents, meeting eligibility standards, and responding to requests connected with the application.

The qualifying individual must satisfy the examination requirement associated with the license application. The included books, online course, practice preparation, and live classes support the candidate’s preparation for the North Carolina Concrete Construction Contractor Exam.

After examination authorization is issued, the candidate follows the applicable scheduling instructions and completes the exam according to the testing provider’s identification, security, and reference-book procedures.

Passing the examination is one part of the licensing process. The applicant must satisfy all applicable requirements and receive approval before operating under the requested contractor license.

The business-setup services included with this package help establish the operating entity. Business Formation supports the creation of an LLC or corporation, while EIN Filing supports the process of obtaining the federal identification number used for banking, tax, employment, and business purposes.

State Requirements

North Carolina contractor licensing uses classifications and limitations. The classification relates to the type of construction work performed, while the limitation relates to the level of projects the contractor is authorized to undertake.

The applying entity must designate a qualifier who satisfies the applicable examination requirement. The qualifier completes the required examination, while the contractor license is issued to the approved applicant or business after all licensing conditions have been met.

Concrete construction may involve foundations, slabs, walls, reinforced concrete, structural members, formwork, placement, curing, sawcutting, precast components, repairs, and related construction activities. Contractors should operate within the scope authorized by the issued classification and limitation.

Concrete contractors may be responsible for structural requirements, building-code compliance, occupational safety, approved construction documents, inspections, permits, and administrative procedures. These responsibilities can apply throughout planning, construction, inspection, and project completion.

Jobsite safety is an ongoing responsibility. Concrete work may involve reinforcing steel, heavy materials, formwork systems, pumps, trucks, cutting equipment, ladders, scaffolds, lifting operations, electrical exposure, excavation, and material handling.

A contractor license does not replace other business responsibilities. Contractors may also need to maintain business registrations, tax accounts, insurance, workers’ compensation coverage, permits, contracts, employment compliance, and local approvals.

The included Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers organize their understanding of these ongoing responsibilities. It does not replace professional legal, tax, accounting, insurance, or engineering advice.

Reference Books

• Included Book: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved rental reference covers occupational safety and health requirements applicable to construction work in North Carolina.
• Included Book: North Carolina Building Code: Building Code 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved rental reference covers building requirements, structural provisions, inspections, construction documents, and code compliance.
• Included Book: ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved rental reference covers structural concrete materials, reinforcement, strength, durability, detailing, development, splicing, construction, and commentary.
• Included Book: North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved rental reference supports review of permits, inspections, approvals, responsibilities, administration, and enforcement.
• Included Book: SP-4 Formwork for Concrete, 2014, 8th Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference covers formwork materials, loads, bracing, shoring, reshoring, construction, removal, and safety.
• Included Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference explains concrete materials, mixture proportioning, production, testing, placement, curing, durability, and quality control.
• Included Book: Sawcutting Joints in Concrete, Bruce A. Suprenant, 1995
  This highlighted and tabbed study publication addresses joint planning, cutting timing, equipment, procedures, and crack-control considerations.
• Included Book: Sawcutting Concrete Flatwork, Rosalie Johnston, 1994
  This highlighted and tabbed study publication focuses on flatwork joint layout, cutting timing, equipment, and field procedures.
• Included Book: Taking the Tedium Out of Cutting, 1981
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference provides practical information related to concrete cutting methods, equipment use, planning, and efficiency.
• Included Book: Tips for Cutting Concrete, 1987
  This highlighted and tabbed study publication provides guidance on concrete cutting procedures, timing, equipment, safety, and jobsite considerations.
• Included Book: Erectors' Manual – Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of PreCast Concrete Products, 2nd Edition, 1999
  This highlighted and tabbed study manual addresses planning, lifting, handling, bracing, alignment, placement, and safe erection of precast concrete products.
• Included Book: Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference covers business organization, estimating, financial management, contracts, project administration, insurance, risk management, and contractor law.
• Included Book: Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference supports review of North Carolina contractor licensing laws, legal responsibilities, and regulatory compliance.
• Included Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference covers reinforcing-bar placement, supports, ties, spacing, bends, laps, detailing, and coordination with formwork and concrete placement.

Exam Room Approved Books

• North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  This highlighted and tabbed safety reference is identified for use inside the examination room.
• North Carolina Building Code: Building Code 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed building-code reference is identified for use inside the examination room.
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  This highlighted and tabbed structural concrete reference is identified for use inside the examination room.
• North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed administrative reference is identified for use inside the examination room.

The formwork, concrete mixture, sawcutting, precast erection, business, legal, and reinforcing-bar references are included for study and are not identified as books allowed inside the exam room.

Test Information and Study Materials

The package includes one year of course access, giving students time to review the material in stages. The course connects the fourteen books to organized lessons and practice-oriented preparation.

Students should begin by separating the four exam-room-approved references from the ten study-only books. This distinction helps create a realistic study plan and prevents confusion about which books may be used during testing.

The North Carolina Building Code and ACI 318-14 should be reviewed together for structural concrete subjects. SP-4 Formwork for Concrete and Placing Reinforcing Bars can be studied together to strengthen knowledge of form systems, bracing, reinforcement, supports, ties, spacing, and field coordination.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures supports review of concrete ingredients, proportioning, production, testing, placement, curing, strength, durability, and quality control. The sawcutting references can be reviewed as one subject group covering joint purpose, layout, timing, equipment, crack control, and flatwork procedures.

Live classes add scheduled instruction to the self-paced course. Students can use live review to reinforce difficult subjects, stay engaged with their preparation, and improve familiarity with the books.

Timed practice should use only the four exam-room-approved references. The study-only books can then be used to review missed topics and strengthen understanding.

The $850 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within one year in similar condition. Students should protect the books from missing pages, torn bindings, water damage, significant markings, or excessive wear.

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

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep brings exam preparation, books, live classes, application support, and business-setup services together in one coordinated package.

Organized study guidance helps students divide a large reference list into manageable subjects. Trade-focused review connects structural concrete, formwork, reinforcing bars, concrete mixtures, sawcutting, precast erection, safety, business management, and contractor law.

Practice-oriented preparation encourages students to answer questions, select the correct reference, locate supporting provisions, and review missed topics. This supports both technical knowledge and open-book navigation skills.

Highlighting and tabs make the included books easier to organize and use. Students can combine the prepared references with tables of contents, indexes, headings, section numbers, commentary, and cross-references.

Live classes provide instructor-led review, while one year of course access gives students flexibility to study at their own pace. Application Service supports the licensing application process, and the business-setup services help establish the operating entity.

No course, book package, live class, application service, business-formation service, or compliance guidance can guarantee passing, application approval, licensing approval, business success, or a particular result. Individual outcomes depend on preparation, eligibility, documentation, test performance, and completion of all applicable requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in The 1 Package?

The package includes fourteen highlighted and tabbed rental books, one year of course access, live classes, practice-oriented preparation, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All exam-room-approved and study-only rental books included in the package are highlighted and tabbed.

Which books are allowed inside the exam room?

The exam-room-approved books are the North Carolina occupational safety standards, the 2018 North Carolina Building Code, ACI 318-14, and the 2018 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies.

How long is the course available?

The package includes 1 year of course access.

Are live classes included?

Yes. Live instructional classes are included.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with The 1 Package.

What business-setup services are included?

The package includes Business Formation for an LLC or corporation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

What is the total initial payment?

The package price is $3,005, plus an $850 refundable deposit, for a total initial payment of $3,855.

When is the $850 deposit refundable?

The $850 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within one year in similar condition.

What does similar condition mean?

The books should be returned complete and without significant damage, missing pages, torn bindings, water damage, or excessive wear beyond normal study and exam use.

How long should I allow for the highlighted and tabbed books?

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

Does purchasing The 1 Package guarantee a contractor license?

No. The package supports exam preparation, application organization, and business setup, but it does not guarantee examination eligibility, passing, application approval, or licensing approval.

Does passing the exam automatically issue a license?

No. Passing the examination is one part of the licensing process. The applicant must satisfy all applicable requirements before a contractor license is issued.