Required Books
The references listed below are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with permanent index tabs) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-992-1910.
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Electrical
Cabling is one of the fastest changing technologies today, and this updated book addresses the latest developments in…
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Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures--the guide to applications, methods, and materials, has been the industry’s primary reference…
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Hardback, 792 pgs The Ultimate Guide to Designing and Operating Safe, Efficient Rigging Systems Recent years have seen…
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Modern Welding is a comprehensive text that has long been the standard for teaching the theory, fundamentals, equipment,…
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Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry), Published by American…
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Pipe and Excavation Contracting by Dave Roberts; published by Craftsman Book Co; (2011). Pipeline contracting can be rewarding…
Additional Services
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Alabama Application Processing for Homebuilders License
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New Application Processing Fee for the Alabama General Contractor Application
Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work
Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.
The Telecommunications Projects license is a specialty under the Municipal and Utility category.
License Requirements
- Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the examination.
- Please note that the Alabama Business and Law exam is also required to be passed to obtain your contractor’s license.
- Applicants must document at least 3 completed projects and 3 years of experience in the category for which they apply.
- This license is required for work over $50,000.
- The Board requires applicants to complete an official financial statement form provided by the board which requires current financial information, less than 1 year old. It must be completed by a CPA and show that applicants meet the Board’s $10,000 minimum net worth AND working capital requirement. Maximum bid limits will be set depending on financial status.
- There is no mandated bond or insurance requirements at this time.
Reciprocity
The State of Alabama has reciprocal agreements with Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. However, you must have held the license in these states for at least 3 consecutive years to qualify for reciprocity.
Continuing Education
As of this time, there is no continuing education for this license.
The Exam
- The fee for the exam is $96 and a 70% is required to pass. (32 correct).
- The Alabama Telecommunication Projects exam has 45 questions and a time limit of 2 hours.
Topics on the exam include One Call, MATV and cable TV systems, antennas, foundations/concrete, steel erection/welding, safety, erosion and sedimentation control, underground cabling, hoisting (different than clone), and site-work (different than clone).
- To schedule your exam, you must first obtain pre-approval from the board. Then, contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.
How We Help You Prepare
American Contractors does not currently offer a preparation course for the Alabama Telecommunication Projects exam at this time. However, we do currently off a seminar to prepare you for the required Business Law and Management exam. Please contact us for additional information, 1-800-992-1910.
To apply, contact the state of Alabama at 1-334-272-5030.
The application fee is $300 and there is an additional $100 fee to be donated to construction education.
The application must be submitted to the board at least 30 days before the next board meeting, which are normally held in January, April, July, and October.
Important Contacts
