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The following references are allowed in to the Alaska Residential Contractor exam: Alaska Centralized Regulations (free PDF), Alaska Centralized Statutes (free PDF), Alaska Construction Contractor Statutes and Regulations (free PDF), ANSI/AWC NDS Wood Design Standards (free PDF), ANSI/AF&PA SDPWS Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic Standard (free PDF), OSHA 1926, International Residential Code, and Northern Comfort: Advanced Cold Climate Home Building Techniques.
The following books are NOT allowed into the exam: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, Carpentry and Building Construction, The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, Modern Masonry, and Roofing Construction and Estimating.
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29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards, January 2026 Edition
$69.99View 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
$79.99View 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
$49.99View ProductThis popular 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.
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The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
$109.99View ProductWritten by and for contractors, this publication provides insight into proven construction practices that will produce quality concrete construction. Contents include organizing for quality, concrete mixture designs, specifications, foundations, formwork,
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Roofing Construction & Estimating Revised
$59.99View ProductInstallation, repair and estimating for nearly every type of roof covering available today in residential and commercial structures: asphalt shingles, roll roofing, wood shingles and shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, built-up, and elastomeric.
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Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone Tenth Edition
$147.99View 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
$34.99View 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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2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (International Code Council Series) 1st Edition
$186.99View ProductThe 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) provides minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories in height. It consolidates building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy, and electrical standards into a single code tailored for residential construction.
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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.
