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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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We're all in on your success. If you don't pass your exam on the first try, we'll extend your course access and provide extra support to help you prepare for the next attempt—at no additional cost.

Free 6-month extensions available with proof of exam failure and an exam attempt within 6 months of purchase. $150 fee applies otherwise.

What's on the North Carolina Building Contractor Exam

The North Carolina Building Contractor exam is administered by PSI on behalf of the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC). The exam covers all building construction activity including commercial, industrial, institutional, and all residential building construction. It is a partial open-book exam covering site work, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, roofing, associated trades, business and law, safety, estimating, plan reading, and North Carolina-specific code requirements. Note: Candidates who pass the NASCLA Accredited Exam may use that score in lieu of this exam.

90 Total Questions
70% (63 correct) Passing Score
200 min Time Allowed
Open book Exam Format
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Exam Content Areas

Subject area # of questions
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
Total 90

RESOURCES & REQUIREMENTS

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For full details on registration, testing policies, and exam locations, refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin.

For a complete walkthrough of the licensing process, read our guide How to Become a Licensed Building Contractor in North Carolina.

HOW WE HELP YOU PASS

  1. Study the right material with exam-aligned content. Master the concepts and references tested on the Commercial Builder exam with focused lessons, practice questions, and study materials built around the current exam blueprint.
  2. Practice like it's test day with realistic exam simulations. Build confidence and identify knowledge gaps with practice exams that mirror the format, timing, and pressure of the actual Commercial Builder exam.
  3. Find answers faster using tabbed and highlighted references. Save valuable exam time with reference books organized for fast navigation. Whether you choose pre-tabbed and highlighted books or use DIY tabbing and highlighting guides, you will be equipped to locate key information quickly during the open-book exam.
  4. Follow a proven study plan designed for busy professionals. Know exactly what to study and when. A step-by-step study plan helps you stay on track, maximize study time, and prepare efficiently around work and life commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The North Carolina Building Contractor exam is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC).

  • The exam has 90 questions.

  • The passing score is 70% (63 correct).

  • Candidates have 200 minutes to complete the exam.

  • Yes. The exam is partially open book. Only the reference books allowed in the exam center may be used. Certain references (closed-book) cannot be referenced during the exam.

  • The exam covers site work, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, roofing, associated trades, business and law, safety, estimating, plan reading, and NC code requirements. The detailed topic breakdown is listed in the Exam Content Areas table above.

  • Yes. The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors accepts the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors in lieu of the Building Contractor trade exam. Candidates who choose the NASCLA path will still need to pass the NC Business and Law exam.

  • Use the Candidate Information Bulletin linked in the Resources & Requirements section above.

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