North Carolina Building Contractor Exam Prep Courses

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Gain the knowledge you need to pass the exam with our self-paced, expertly taught online course, book bundle, exam simulator, and more.

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Get all the approved books and printed tabs needed to pass your open-book exam.

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North Carolina Building Contractor Exam Prep Services & Materials

Overview

Your guide to the North Carolina Building Contractor Exam

The North Carolina Building Contractor Exam is a challenging test of your knowledge of building regulations, best practices, and terminology required by the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors. However, with the right study materials and courses, you’ll build the base knowledge and confidence you’ll need to pass the exam and begin your career as a contractor.

As a licensed building contractor in North Carolina, you will be able to take on projects for all construction and demolition activity pertaining to the construction of residential units required to conform to residential building codes. Such projects often include:

Construction
Renovation
Repair
Improvement
Removal
Demolition

In North Carolina, you can be licensed in more than one classification if you meet the qualifications. These include:

Residential contractor
Highway contractor
Public utilities contractor
Specialty contractor

Exam Breakdown

What’s on the exam

Number of Questions	Minimum Passing Score	Time Allowed
90	70% correct	200 minutes

Subject Area	# of Items
Site Work	6
Concrete	13
Masonry	6
Metals	12
Carpentry	7
Roofing	6
Associated Trades	3
Business and Law	7
Safety	4
Estimating, Plan Reading and General Building Code Requirements	14
One Call	2
Erosion and Sedimentation Control	2
Licensing	2
Liens	1
Sports Fields	5

You can also refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for more information on testing policies.

Exam Preparation

How to prepare for the North Carolina Building Contractor Exam

The North Carolina Building Contractor Exam is administered by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Its purpose is to evaluate aspiring building contractors' knowledge of building codes and other relevant regulations, effective construction practices, as well as business principles necessary for operating a contracting business.

The North Carolina Building Contractor Exam covers a wide array of subjects related to commercial building, including:

General requirements
Site construction
Concrete
Masonry
Metals
Wood
Thermal and moisture protection
Procurement and Contracting requirements

Applicants must receive approval from the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors before they can schedule an exam.

To pass the exam, you must achieve a score of 70% or higher. Effective preparation involves a thorough review of study materials and relevant North Carolina state codes. Exam prep courses like the packages available through Contractor Training Center can explain exactly what you need to know to pass your exam the first time.

If you’re newer to the construction field or don’t have vast experience in each specialty, a supplemental book set is available. These books could make a huge difference to your success as some exam questions may derive from these materials. (Just be aware that they are not permitted into the open-book exam).

License Requirements

How to get your North Carolina Building Contractor License

To obtain your North Carolina Building Contractor License you must:

Be at least 18 years old
Possess good moral character (as determined by the NCLBGC)
Provide evidence of financial responsibility
Pass the North Carolina Business and Law Exam
Pass the North Carolina Building Contractor Exam

The North Carolina Building Contractor Exam is one of the accepted exams for individuals who intend to operate a construction business in the state. This ensures that those engaged in construction activities in North Carolina possess the necessary knowledge and understanding of building codes, construction practices, and business principles to operate safely and responsibly.