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The following references are recommended for the Alabama Building Construction (under four stories) examination. Please note that to become a licensed building contractor, the Alabama General Contractor Business and Law Exam must also be passed.
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29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards, January 2026 Edition
$76.99View ProductMake compliance with dense government safety regulations simple with the 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations. Updated through January 2026, the book provides you with a comprehensive set of the most up-to-date Construction regulations.
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Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016 1st Edition
$116.99View ProductThis newly revised edition includes content from McGraw-Hill Construction, where the professionals stay informed on the latest industry developments.
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Pipe & Excavation Contracting Revised Edition
$54.99View ProductThe Pipe & Excavation Contracting Revised Edition manual has been updated and improved to bring it more current with modern earthmoving and trenching equipment, refined excavation techniques, stricter safety rules, and improved materials. Here you’ll find how to enter and succeed in the underground utility business. Includes hands-on instructions for operating the equipment and doing the trenching, pipe laying and connecting work and answers to what causes so many skilled equipment operators and pipelayers to fail when they try to start their own business.
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The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
$120.99View ProductThe Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition is a comprehensive and authoritative resource jointly published by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC). It’s designed to serve contractors, engineers, specifiers, and other professionals involved in concrete construction.
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Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone Tenth Edition
$162.99View ProductThe Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone Tenth Edition provides a thorough foundation in the methods of laying brick, block, stone, and concrete, and presents a broad understanding of materials and their properties. The textbook is organized into functional sections closely related to the needs of apprenticeship training programs, college programs, and other related instruction. Simply and clearly written, this text covers all the important aspects of the masonry trade. Over 75 step-by-step procedures for laying brick, block, stone, and concrete provide clear explanations of recommended techniques for a variety of masonry jobs. This new edition includes the newest materials and building techniques used in the industry, including insulated concrete wall forms, insulated blocks, brick veneer, and special masonry units. The text also encourages professionalism in the field, including work habits, safety habits, continuing education, work ethic, teamwork, and leadership, to prepare students for successful and rewarding masonry careers. Digital users have access to the eBook, online Lab Workbook content, Virtual Toolbox, Understanding Measurement Tools videos, and interactive activities.
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Guide to Handling, Installing, Bracing Wood Trusses – 2025
$38.99View ProductThe Guide to Handling, Installing, Bracing Wood Trusses – 2025 will provide users, including component manufacturers, designers, framers, and building officials with an easy to understand, and use, guide that provides background information as well as prescriptive recommendations for the safe installation and bracing of floor and roof trusses. The new version of the flagship documents represents a complete revision to the document. Most notably, the historic B-series arrangement of the document has been transformed into a document with a chapter layout including section numbering to streamline content in a chronological order and reduce content redundancy. Additionally, content is presented in a single column text format with updated graphs. The technical content and prescriptive recommendations in the guide were enhanced, clarified, and improved as well.
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Gypsum Construction Handbook 7th Edition
$54.99View ProductThe Gypsum Construction Handbook has been the best reference for gypsum products and systems in the building industry. Throughout the years it has evolved and changed as the building industry itself has evolved and changed.
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SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck (3rd Edition) Paperback
$53.99View ProductThe new Third Edition of the Steel Deck Institute Manual of Construction with Steel Deck (MOC3) continues the tradition established by earlier editions to provide information necessary for the proper field usage of steel deck. This edition is reformatted for easier use with updated references, including those for the SDI QA/QC Standard for Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Steel Deck.
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(ACI Code 318-14) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
$291.99View ProductThe (ACI Code 318-14) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete provides minimum requirements for the materials, design, and detailing of structural concrete buildings and, where applicable, nonbuilding structures. This Code addresses structural systems, members, and connections, including cast-in-place, precast, plain, non-prestressed, prestressed, and composite construction.
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Technical Digest 9: Handling and Erection of Steel Joist and Joist Girders – Paperback
$53.99View ProductTechnical Digest 9 by the Steel Joist Institute offers a comprehensive guide to the safe handling and erection of steel joists and joist girders in the field. Its primary goal is to ensure these components are installed without damage and with maximum safety for erectors.
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2021 International Building Code (International Code Council Series) 1st Edition
$212.99View Product- The 2021 International Building Code (IBC) provides comprehensive regulations for the design and construction of commercial and multi-family buildings. It applies to all structures except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories in height. The 2021 edition introduces several significant updates to enhance safety, accessibility, and sustainability.
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ACI CODE-530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
$181.99View ProductACI 530/530.1-13, “Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries,” is a joint document between ACI, The Masonry Society (TMS), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Beginning with the 2016 edition of this document, TMS is solely responsible for the development of this document. The 2016 edition can be purchased through the ACI Store, as well as other historical editions.
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2021 International Residential Code
$212.99View Product- The 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) provides comprehensive regulations for the design, construction, and inspection of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. It encompasses all aspects of residential construction, including building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and electrical systems. The 2021 edition introduces several significant updates and clarifications to enhance safety, efficiency, and adaptability in residential buildings.
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Redi-Tag Permanent Tabs – 375 Blank Tabs
$44.99View ProductRedi-Tag permanent tabs are self-sticking and you can print on your laser printer in minutes or write directly on them. Made of heavy duty, durable plastic that won’t tear of curl. Input and format text using Windows® versions of Microsoft® Word and WordPerfect®. Actual size of tab 1-1/8″ x 1-1/4″. 100 tabs per pack.
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2018 International Energy Conservation Code
$73.99View ProductThe 2018 International Energy Conservation Code addresses energy efficiency on several fronts including cost savings, reduced energy usage, conservation of natural resources and the impact of energy usage on the environment.
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Alabama Under 4 Contractor Permanent Tabs
$95.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
