Virginia Commercial Improvement Online Exam Prep
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Virginia Commercial Improvement Online Exam Prep
Our online commercial improvement exam prep is one of the best online exam review programs. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that you are allowed to use during 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 entire program is fully narrated. 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.
What’s Included in Our Courses
Everything you need to pass your exam on the first try.
Our courses are designed to help you become familiar with the references and allow you to find the information quickly as the exams are timed. We offer highlighting guides to draw attention to key points throughout the book and tabs (sold separately) to allow you to find key sections quickly. We encourage you to take the practice exams multiple times as the questions on the test change each time.
Resources for the Virginia Commercial Improvement License
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Virginia Commercial Improvement Online Exam Prep
$219.99Add to cartThis license allows for repair or improvement to non-residential property and multi-family property as defined in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Our program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. There are optional practice tests as well as an extensive math and plans analysis portion. 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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Virginia Commercial Improvement Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$1,170.90Add to cartThe Virginia Commercial Improvement Exam Complete Package includes:
- Virginia Commercial Improvement Exam Review
- 2018 International Building Code
- 2018 International Residential Code
- Carpentry and Building
- Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures
- Modern Masonry
- Gypsum Construction Handbook
- Osha
- Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
- Virginia Commercial Improvement Tab Pack
This license allows for repair or improvement to non-residential property and multi-family property as defined in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Our program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. There are optional practice tests as well as an extensive math and plans analysis portion. 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.
Books and Tabs to use During the Exam
(Included in the Complete Package):
- 29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards
- Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2015
- 2018 International Building Code
- 2018 International Residential Code
- Carpentry & Building Construction
- Design & Control of Concrete Mixtures
- Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone
- Gypsum Construction Handbook
- Virginia Commercial Improvement Online Exam Prep
- Virginia Commercial Improvement Tab Pack
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29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards, January 2024 Edition
$69.99Add to cartMake compliance with dense government safety regulations simple with the 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations. Updated through January 2024, the book provides you with a comprehensive set of the most up-to-date Construction regulations.
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Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures 17th edition
$139.99Add to cartThis 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 concretes, including high-performance concretes, are also reviewed.
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Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2015
$41.99Add to cartThe Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) contains the building regulations that must be adhered to when constructing a new building, structure, or an addition to an existing building. These regulations also apply when maintaining or repairing an existing building or renovating or changing the use of a building or structure.
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Virginia Commercial Improvement Online Exam Prep
$219.99Add to cartThis license allows for repair or improvement to non-residential property and multi-family property as defined in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Our program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. There are optional practice tests as well as an extensive math and plans analysis portion. 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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2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (International Code Council Series) 1st Edition
$178.99Add to cartThis comprehensive code compiles all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and electrical requirements for non-commercial one- and two-family dwellings in one convenient code. The regulations cover dwellings and townhouses up to three stories.
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2018 International Building Code (International Code Council Series) 1st Edition
$183.99Add to cartThe scope of the International Building Code® (IBC®) includes all buildings except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories.
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Virginia Commercial Improvement Tab Packet
$63.99Add to cartPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – During your exam, time is of the essence. By having your pages tabbed, you can greatly increase your speed in referencing key exam topics. These tabs are pre-printed and permanent.
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Gypsum Construction Handbook 7th Edition
$46.99Add to cartGypsum 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.
The fifth edition of the Gypsum Construction Handbook is a guide to good construction procedures for gypsum drywall, veneer plaster, cement board and conventional plaster construction. It contains the newest developments in products and systems including time-saving, lower-cost methods of installation to simplify and speed construction.
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Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016 1st Edition
$79.99Add to cartThis newly revised edition includes content from McGraw-Hill Construction, where the professionals stay informed on the latest industry developments.
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Reasons to Obtain a Virginia Commercial Improvement License
This license allows for repair or improvement to non-residential property and multi-family property as defined in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Our program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. There are optional practice tests as well as an extensive math and plans analysis portion.
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The Virginia Commercial Improvement Exam is an open book 120-minute exam that requires a 70% score to pass. To use your time efficiently in the exam, it is extremely helpful to prepare in-depth and have your book tabbed and highlighted prior to the exam. Highlighting, tabs and written notes in reference materials are permitted prior to arriving at the test site. However, during the exam you may not write in the reference materials.
Exam Overview
Commercial Improvement Contracting (Abbr: CIC) means that service which provides for repair or improvement to structures not defined as dwellings and
townhouses in the USBC. The CBC classification also provides for this function. The CIC classification does not provide for the construction of new buildings, accessory buildings, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or gas work.
CIC includes the following specialties and they are not
required to be listed separately on your contractor license.
▪ Masonry Contracting (BRK)
▪ Painting and Wallcovering Contracting (PTC)
▪ Roofing Contracting (ROC)
| Number of Questions | 50 |
| Exam Time | 120 minutes |
| Pass Requirements | 70% |
| Open Book Allowed | Yes |
| Test Cost | $85 |
Exam Topics
Subject Area/# of Items
- Windows and Doors 4
- Rough Carpentry and Metal Framing 9 General Code Requirements 5
- Roofing and Exterior Siding 7
- Drywall 5
- Concrete 7
- Masonry 8
- Safety 5
Before taking the exam, it’s advisable to study relevant reference materials and gain practical experience in the construction field to increase your chances of success.
Exam Overview
Our courses are designed to help you become familiar with the references and allow you to find the information quickly as the exams are timed. We offer highlighting guides to draw attention to key points throughout the book and tabs (sold separately) to allow you to find key sections quickly. We encourage you to take the practice exams multiple times as the questions on the test change each time.
Related Books and Materials for This Course
The Virginia Commercial Improvement exam is open book, and you are allowed to bring tabbed, highlighted references into the exam. To get the most out of our course, we also advise having a copy of the following materials:
- 29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards
- Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2015
- 2018 International Building Code
- 2018 International Residential Code
- Carpentry & Building Construction
- Design & Control of Concrete Mixtures
- Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone
- Gypsum Construction Handbook
- Virginia Commercial Improvement Tab Pack
New and Gently Used versions of all reference materials are available in our online store.
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