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The following references are recommended to study for the North Carolina Concrete (S) Contractor exam.
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North Carolina – NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 10th Edition Spiral-bound
$98.99View ProductNorth Carolina, Business and Project Management for Contractors, General Contractors edition is designed to provide an overview of business management subjects for general contractor examination candidates applying for a license from the North Carolina Licensing Board.
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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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Placing Reinforcing Bars 10th Edition
$115.99View ProductPlacing Reinforcing Bars 10th Edition presents the best accepted current practices in placing reinforcing bars. It is written for apprentices, journeymen ironworkers, and inspectors. Definitive resource for preparing provisions in project specifications. Eighteen heavily illustrated chapters cover: materials, handling bars at the jobsite, general principles for bar placing, splicing, and tying; placing bars in footings, walls, columns, floors, roofs, pavements and highway structures; and coated reinforcing bars.
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North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies 2018 – Loose Leaf
$48.99View ProductThe North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies 2018 outline the administrative procedures and policies that support the enforcement of building codes in North Carolina. It provides clarity on the roles and responsibilities of code enforcement officials, establishes procedures for code adoption and amendment, and ensures consistency in the application of building standards across the state.
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Erector’s Manual: Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of Precast Concrete Products Paperback
$48.99View ProductErectors’ Manual, Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of Precast Concrete Products, is intended to provide standards (shown in boldface) and corresponding guidelines (commentary) for the erection of plant-produced precast and prestressed concrete products, and to establish a level of quality that will be recognized and respected by the construction industry.
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Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures 17th edition
$169.99View ProductThis Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures 17th edition, presents the properties of concrete as needed in concrete construction, including strength and durability. All concrete ingredients (cementing materials, water, aggregates, admixtures, and fibers) are reviewed for their optimal use in designing and proportioning concrete mixtures. Applicable ASTM, AASHTO, and ACI standards are referred to extensively. The use of concrete from design to batching, mixing, transporting, placing, consolidating, finishing, and curing is addressed. Concrete sustainability, along with special concrete, including high-performance concrete, are also reviewed.
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North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
$185.99View ProductThe North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code 2018 is a comprehensive set of regulations governing the design and construction of buildings in North Carolina. Adopted by the North Carolina Building Code Council and based on the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), it incorporates state-specific amendments to address local conditions and requirements.
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North Carolina OSHA
$69.99View ProductNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) for the Construction Industry provides all of the safety codes for the state of North Carolina. Compliance in the construction industry is made easier with this comprehensive 29 CFR 1926 book.
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Formwork for Concrete – 8th edition
$274.99View ProductFormwork for concrete refers to the temporary or permanent molds used to shape and support concrete while it hardens. It plays a crucial role in construction by ensuring the concrete retains its intended shape, strength, and finish. There are various types of formwork, including timber, steel, and aluminum, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Timber formwork is adaptable and cost-effective but has a short lifespan. Steel formwork is durable and reusable but requires lifting equipment. Aluminum formwork is lightweight and efficient but may not be as strong as steel. Properly designed formwork enhances safety, efficiency, and quality in construction projects. It must be rigid, watertight, and easy to remove without damaging the concrete
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North Carolina Concrete (S) Contractor Complete Tab Pack
$49.99View ProductThe North Carolina Concrete (S) Contractor Exam is open book.
The complete tab package includes permeant tabs for the following books which are allowed to be taken into the exam:
- North Carolina OSHA
- North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code, 2018
- North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018
- ACI 318-14
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North Carolina Concrete (S) Contractor License Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$1,652.89View ProductThis course is designed to prepare you for the North Carolina Concrete Contractor Exam. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that are recommended to study while preparing for the examination showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. Also, there is an extensive math and plans analysis portion. The program combines narration, animation, practice tests, and outlines to give you the most complete exam review experience online. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
IMPORTANT UPDATE: All examinations pertaining to licenses will use the 2018 Editions of the Codes through at least March 31, 2026, and until such date that the 2024 codes are made effective. The NC Governor’s signature of the Disaster Recovery act has now delayed the effective date of the new codes for at least one year, meaning that the 2024 codes will not become effective until some time after April 1, 2026.
