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Arkansas

Commercial Building Contractor Licensing & Exam Prep

Arkansas issues separate licenses for Commercial and Residential Building Contractors. This page outlines the Commercial Building Contractor. All of our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. All of our courses are available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your Arkansas Commercial Building License.

  • $279
    Commercial Building
    Exam Prep
  • $2283 $2099
    Prep, Books, Tabs
    Bundle
Individual studying for the Arkansas Building Contractor Exam online with RocketCert
Scope of work

What type of work can be done with this license?

Licensed Commercial Building Contractor in Arkansas
  • Commercial Building License

    A Commercial builders license Any person, firm, partnership, co-partnership, association, corporation, or other organization, or any combination thereof, that for a fixed price, commission, fee, or wage, attempts to or submits a bid to construct or demolish, or contracts or undertakes to construct or demolish, or assumes charge, in a supervisory capacity or otherwise, or manages the construction, erection, alteration, demolition, or repair, or has or have constructed, erected, altered, demolished, or repaired, under his or her, their, or its direction, any building, apartment, condominium, highways, sewer, utility, grading, or any other improvement or structure on public or private property for lease, rent, resale, public access, or similar purpose, except single-family residences, when the cost of the work to be done, or done, in the State of Arkansas by the contractor, including, but not limited to, labor and materials, is fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more.

Requirements & steps

What are the requirements to getting a license?

Commercial Building Contractor RequirementsEducation & Experience Requirements
  • Proof of four (4) years of appropriate verifiable experience in the Building industry (commercial or residential).
  • Three (3) verifiable references.
  • Verified passing score for the Business and Law exam.
Commercial Building Contractor RequirementsLegal & Financial Requirements
  • Submit a compiled financial statement showing a positive net worth excluding the applicants homestead and retirement accounts.
  • Compliance with all other state laws and regulations reasonably connected to the performance of commercial building.
  • Provide proof of compliance with workers' compensation requirements.
  • Obtain fully executed $10,000.00 Contractor’s Bond

How do I obtain a license?

To apply for your license, contact the Arkansas Contractor Licensing Board at 501-372-4661 or visit Board Website.

No continuing education is required for license renewal. Also, Commercial Building Contractors have reciprocity agreements with Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana if the license has been held for at least 3 years.

With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.


RocketCert customer studying to pass their State exam through the RocketCert website or on the mobile app.
PURCHASE EXAM PREP, BOOKS, & STUDY!

Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We will offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.

PASS THE STATE EXAM

After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). PSI is the testing agency responsible for administering the Arkansas Contractor Exams. They have locations set up throughout the state.

APPLY FOR YOUR LICENSE

After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through ACLB to obtain your Arkansas Building License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.

Exam

Which exam do I need to take?

To schedule your exam, contact PSI Exams at (855) 257-1620 or visit their website.

Exam details Business Law Exam

  • Number of questions: 50
  • Passing Score: 70% correct
  • Time allowed: 140 minutes
  • OPEN BOOK

Topics Include: Licensing Requirements; Estimating and Bidding; Business Organization and Financial Management; Tax Laws; Labor Laws; Project Management and Lien Law; Contracts; Risk Management; Environmental and Safety

Exam Prep, & Books

How do I pass the 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 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.

Arkansas Commercial Building Contractor Online Exam Prep (NASCLA Exam)

Included in the bundle

Lifetime Online Access to:

  • NASCLA Online Exam Prep

Our Online Exam Prep features:

Ideal for students who already own all references


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Arkansas Commercial Building Contractor Bundle (NASCLA Exam)

Includes the following courses:

  • Arkansas Commercial Building Contractor (NASCLA) Online Exam Prep
  • Business Law Online Exam Prep

Plus the following:

  • All the books to use during the exam
  • Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
  • Free Shipping!
  • Instructor Support
  • No Pass No Pay Policy
  • Lifetime Access from nearly any device

Do you also need?

$2,283 $2,099

The following books are allowed to be used during the exam.

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

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$59

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Building Component Safety Information Book, BCSI Wood Trusses

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$29

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Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016

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$79

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OSHA 1926

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$39

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Construction Jobsite Management

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$179

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

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$89

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

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$44

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Green Building Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

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$99

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The Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition

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$59

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

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$49

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2021 International Building Code

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$189

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ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

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$219

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Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning

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$94

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Modern Masonry

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$129

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Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Revised

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$49

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Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction

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$189

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Roofing Construction & Estimating, Revised

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$49

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Placing Reinforcing Bars

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$89

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SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck

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$34

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

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$89

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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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Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan – A Guide for Construction Sites
Free / Online

References for the Arkansas Business and Law exam.

Arkansas NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management, 8th Edition

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$89

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Pre-printed or blank tabs are also available.

1 Book Tab Bundle

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$14

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Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack

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$45

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