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NC Building Contractor License vs NC Residential Contractor License
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, “Building Contractor license or Residential Contractor license, which classification do
North Carolina General Contractor Exam Update Building Contractor
As of June 2011, Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures 14th Edition is no longer on the PSI list of Reference
NASCLA Accredited Contractor Exam
The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) has just released the NEW Contractor Guide to Business Law and Project
Residential Seminar Feedback
“I attended your seminar Monday. I took the test the following Monday and passed. I studied about 25 hours and
Definition of General Contractor for NC
For the purpose of this Article any person or firm or corporation who for a fixed price, commission, fee, or
Examination Question Example
During the examination, you should press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select your answer or press “MARK” to mark
North Carolina General Contractor exam locations
The North Carolina General Contractor licensing examinations are administered at the PSI examination centers in North Carolina as listed below:
PSI Exams from a different state
If you live in another state that has a PSI testing center, you do not have to travel to North
INTERNET REGISTRATION
For the fastest and most convenient test scheduling process, PSI recommends that candidates register for their examinations using the Internet.
NEED Book for General Contractors Exam
You can purchase all the necessary books for the NC General Contractors Exam on Carolina Seminars.com. All books are about 10% cheaper
How to sign up for PSI on the INTERNET
For the fastest and most convenient test scheduling process, PSI recommends that candidates register for their examinations using the Internet.
Who is required to hold a license
How do I know when or if I am required to hold a license to practice general contracting? North Carolina
Carolina Seminars helps hundreds pass exam
Don’t miss your opportunity to learn from the best in the business. We have classes in Mooresville, Winston Salem and
What is a qualifying examination
A qualifying examination is not an occupational license, and does not grant the holder of such examination the authority to
Construction Outlook 2010 Report
The 2010 Construction Outlook is the industry’s highly respected and most closely watched outlook for the year ahead. Get a
Surety bonding in today’s construction market: changing times for contractors
Changing market conditions have led to changes and adaptations in the surety market. This article updates bankers and lenders on
Where to find General Contractors books
You can purchase all the necessary books for the NC General Contractors Exam on this website for 10% cheaper than most other
What is allowed in the Testing Center?
A silent calculator A magnifying glass (for blueprints) The following five reference books: NC OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry,
How to apply for a general contractor’s license?
Anyone seeking to be licensed as a general contractor in this State shall file an application for an examination on
NC Contractor Exam pass rate
Our Clients have an average 95% pass rate. We guarantee if you do not pass the exam, you may re-take
Going Green in Construction
The nation’s buildings and infrastructure will become more efficient, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and cutting energy consumption, according to
Construction employment
Construction employment expanded in 26 states and the District of Columbia between February and March 2010, yet only Arkansas and
NC economy ahead of the nation
“The housing market has been a key part of this recession. Price declines have limited new construction and reduced household
Corrosion in Homes and Connections to Chinese Drywall
Results from a major indoor air study of 51 homes today along with initial reports from two studies of corrosion
New Shipment of Books
We recently received our Spring/Summer shipment of general contractors books and training materials. Visit our contractor test prep bookstore – we have
Construction Training Books
We have all the current editions of Construction Manuals and Training Materials available for purchase ONLINE!!!! Check out our contractors bookstore for
Why You Need a Home Inspection
Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime, so you should be
I ran out of time, what do I need to know about taking the exam?
Make no mistake, the NC General Contractor Exam, Building and Residential, is very hard to pass. PSI is in the
I got a question on the exam and it could not be answered correctly with any of the answers provided.
I hear this feedback on both the residential and building contractor exams ALL THE TIME, and the truth is, there
The Exam
For the Residential Contractor Exam you have 3-1/2 hours, for the Building Exam you have 3 hours. Both exams are