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The following references are recommended for the South Carolina Residential Builder exam. Please note that to become a licensed residential contractor, the business and law exam must also be passed.
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Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016 1st Edition
$105.99View ProductThis newly revised edition includes content from McGraw-Hill Construction, where the professionals stay informed on the latest industry developments.
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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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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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Gypsum Construction Handbook 7th Edition
$49.99View 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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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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South Carolina Residential Builder Online Exam Prep Course Only
$269.99View ProductThe South Carolina Residential Builder Exam Review includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test taking tips and strategies. Topics include bidding and estimating, contract management, scheduling and project management, construction classification and more. 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.
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South Carolina Residential Code 2021 Edition
$249.99View ProductThe South Carolina Residential Code 2021 Edition is the state’s official construction code for residential buildings, effective statewide as of January 1, 2023. It is based on the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), with state-specific amendments adopted by the South Carolina Building Codes Council.
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South Carolina Residential Builder Tab Pack
$84.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam. Includes tabs for the following:
-2021 South Carolina International Residential Code
-Carpentry and Building Construction
-The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction
-Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone
-BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses
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South Carolina Residential Builder Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$1,053.92View ProductSouth Carolina Residential Builder Exam Prep topics include General Carpentry, Concrete & Reinforcement, Estimating and Plan Reading, Masonry, Roofing, Site Work, Footings and Foundations, Services/Feeders/Branch Circuits, Overcurrent Protection, Grounding and Bonding, Conductors and Cables, Raceways and Boxes, Lighting and Specialty Applications, Hangars and Supports, Furnaces and Heaters, Chimneys, Flues, and Vents, Combustion Air, Ducts, Ventilation and Exhaust, Fuel Gas and Oil, Piping, General Plumbing and Regulations, Piping/Valves/Controls, Fixtures and Equipment, Water Supply, Drain/Waste and Vents/Sewers, Specialty Applications and more. Additionally, the South Carolina Residential Builder Exam Prep includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. 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.
