South Carolina Unlimited Building Contractor License

How do I pass the SC unlimited building contractor license exam?

The South Carolina exams are open book. The references are permitted to be tabbed, highlighted, and used during your test! Unfortunately, our online course is NOT permitted to be accessed during the State exam.

The exam prep includes math, plan reading, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each references, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".

Online South Carolina Unlimited Building Contractor License Exam Prep Includes:

• Math & Plans Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts and how to solve calculations on test day.
• Highlighting Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
• Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
• Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
• Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.

What books can I use during the exam?

The South Carolina exams are open book. The references below are permitted to be tabbed, highlighted, and used during your test! The following items are also included at a discount in the South Carolina Unlimited Building Contractor Exam Bundle:

2021 International Building Code

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This code applies to all buildings except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. The 2021 IBC contains many important industry changes.

ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

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The “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete” (“Code”) 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, nonprestressed, prestressed, and composite construction.

Building Component Safety Information Book, BCSI Wood Trusses

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Produced by SBCA, BCSI is the truss industry's guide for Jobsite safety and truss performance. This edition includes the most current information regarding the handling, installation, restraining, and bracing of metal plate connected wood trusses. BCSI includes information and guidance pertaining to diagonal bracing for web members with two rows of lateral restraint, as well as permanent lateral restraint and diagonal bracing guidance for trusses spaced wider than 2' o.c.

Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers

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Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers is designed for general contractors, construction managers, supervisors, and those desiring to enter the construction industry. This comprehensive edition includes sustainable construction methods and energy efficiencies along with building automation retrofits of existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016

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Carpentry & Building Construction is a comprehensive carpentry program that focuses on residential construction with many procedures also applying to light commercial construction. The informative text provides detailed, heavily illustrated information about materials, tools, and processes, with many step-by-step procedures. Includes hardbound student edition aligned to the content standards.

Construction Jobsite Management

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The newly updated Fourth Edition of CONSTRUCTION JOBSITE MANAGEMENT examines all facets of construction project management from the contractor's point of view.

Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition

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Now 262 pages – over 100 pages longer than the previous edition – the guide includes full-color photos and illustrations, a new, easier-to-read layout, and substantial content updates. Also included in the fourth edition are 43 Position Statements from ASCC, details on ACI Certification programs, and an appendix introducing several legal issues of interest to concrete contractors.

Erector's manual: Standards and guidelines for the erection of precast concrete products

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This manual 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.

Green Building Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

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This book helps readers understand the fundamental concepts of sustainable design and green building practices, which will soon become common practice on every project. It is also intended as a practical study guide for the LEED Green Associate exam, with a step-by-step study guide and an assessment (a practice exam with 80 questions and a focused discussion for each example). This book includes a discussion on why this topic is important to understand, practice, and teach along with practical examples of methods that are being used to increase a project’s environmental performance and additional study resources/references.

The Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition

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Drywall, joint compound, backerboard, plaster finishes, ceiling panels, sheathing gypsum-based products are essential for construction jobs large and small. From the planning process all the way down to the jobsite, understanding how and when to correctly use gypsum materials can mean the difference between a job well done and a construction nightmare. Since 1905, The Gypsum Construction Handbook has been the standard manual for construction professionals.

ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

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Explore the ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017, a comprehensive guide aimed at enabling individuals with physical disabilities to autonomously access and utilize various sites, facilities, buildings, and elements. This standard outlines specifications tailored to accommodate a spectrum of disabilities including mobility limitations, visual or hearing impairments, incoordination, sensory processing difficulties, and diverse physical sizes, ensuring inclusivity and usability for all.

Modern Masonry

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The 9th Edition of Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone provides a broad understanding of the properties and applications of masonry materials. It then progresses to teaching safe and proper procedures for working with brick, block, and stone. Coverage of concrete form construction and flatwork is also included. Green features address specific topics relating to masonry's impact on the environment.

NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Basic Edition

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The NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management is organized into 3 sections. Part 1 focuses on business planning and start up. This section will help you formulate a business plan, choose a business structure, understand licensing and insurance requirements and gain basic management and marketing skills. Part 2 is centered on fundamentals that you will need to operate a successful construction business. This section will cover estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities and building good relationships with employees, subcontractors and customers. Part 3 gives you valuable information for running the administrative function of your business. Financial management, tax basics and lien laws are covered. Effective management of these areas of business is vital and can cause you serious problems if you do not give them the proper attention.

OSHA 1926

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Updated through January 2023, the book provides a comprehensive set of the most up-to-date Construction regulations. Utilizing MANCOMM’s signature formatting approach – RegLogic – this edition includes notations for changes within the past year and letters of reference.

Placing Reinforcing Bars

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Now available in the 10th edition, Placing Reinforcing Bars is a unique book presenting the currently accepted best practices in placing rebar in structures and pavement. Eighteen heavily illustrated chapters detail safety precautions, types of materials, handling of bars at the jobsite, and inspection information. General principles for bar placing, splicing and tying, and bar placement in footings, walls, columns, floors, roofs, pavement and transportation structures are provided. This guide also includes a chapter addressing epoxy-coated and other coated reinforcement. Produced by the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, this industry-trusted publication is essential for preparing provisions in project specifications and the definitive resource for apprentices, journeymen ironworkers, and inspectors.

Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Revised

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This 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. 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.

Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction

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Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction teaches students how to apply design theory to the construction process, providing crucial working knowledge for contractors managing subcontractors. Progressing from basic to advanced material, the text appears on the approved reference list for numerous states requiring contractors to pass licensing exams.

Roofing Construction & Estimating, Revised

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Installation, 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. Covers sheathing and underlayment techniques, as well as secrets for installing leakproof valleys. Many estimating tips help you minimize waste, as well as insure a profit on every job. Troubleshooting techniques help you identify the true source of most leaks.

SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck

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The new Third Edition of the Steel Deck Institute Manual of Construction with Steel Deck (MOC3) continues the tradition established by earlier editions to provide information necessary for the proper field usage of steel deck. This edition is reformatted for easier use with updated references, including those for the SDI QA/QC Standard for Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Steel Deck.

Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning

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This instructional manual has been prepared by the Post-Tensioning Institute's Committee for Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning soley as a recommended general guide and assistance to the placement, installation and inspection of unbonded single strand post-tensioning systems, the operation of stressing equipment, and accessories.

Technical Digest No. 9 Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders

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This updated Technical Digest contains a thorough coverage of the proper handling and erection procedures to be employed in the field to make certain that SJI joist products are not damaged, that they perform as specified, and above all, to ensure the safety of the erectors. This edition contains information related to the newest standard joist product, the CJ-Series joists that were introduced in 2007. It also includes updated information on Bridging in Chapter 8 as well as some additional topics added to the list of Miscellaneous Topics - Common Field Issues in Chapter 9.

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Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

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SC Building Code Modifications

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ANSI/EIMA 99-A-2017: Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage

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***Not necessary or recommended for the exam.*** ANSI/EIMA 99A – 2017 embodies the minimum requirements for specifying and installing Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage. The generic materials, details, and design considerations for EIFS and EIFS with Drainage are described in this standard. For specifications, application instructions, and details specific to a particular EIF System, consult the EIFS manufacturer’s product literature. In addition, care has been taken to incorporate the reference documents that constitute provisions of this American National Standard. The Annex contained in this standard is considered part of the standard.

The South Carolina Business & Law exam must also be passed:

South Carolina Commercial Business and Law Online Exam Prep

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Lifetime Online Access to:

• South Carolina Commercial Business and Law Online Exam Prep

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• Instructor Support
• No Pass No Pay Policy

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Students who already own all references

SOUTH CAROLINA-NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Commercial Contractors, 9th Edition

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The NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management is organized into 3 sections. - Part 1 focuses on business planning and start up. This section will help you formulate a business plan, choose a business structure, understand licensing and insurance requirements and gain basic management and marketing skills. - Part 2 is centered on fundamentals that you will need to operate a successful construction business. This section will cover estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities and building good relationships with employees, subcontractors and customers. - Part 3 gives you valuable information for running the administrative function of your business. Financial management, tax basics and lien laws are covered. Effective management of these areas of business is vital and can cause you serious problems if you do not give them the proper attention.

Pre-printed or blank tabs are also available.

21 Book Tab Bundle

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Custom Tab Bundle, please specify which books these tabs should reference at checkout

Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack

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Made from heavy-duty, durable plastic that won't tear or curl, these self-stick, permanent adhesive tabs attach to edge of a sheet for even more customization. 15 sheets, 25 tabs per pack.