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The following references are recommended for the Virginia Farm Improvement Contracting Exam. Please note that to become licensed, the Class A/B 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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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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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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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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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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Virginia Farm Improvement Tab Pack
$84.99View ProductPre-Printed Permanent Tabs – During your exam, time is of the essence. By having your pages tabbed, you can greatly increase your speed in referencing key exam topics.
