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NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Prep
NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Prep
An original pioneer of the construction licensing industry, the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) sets the standard by which contractors across the country are compared against. The Commercial Building Contractor exam is accepted by 17 state boards across the country. Many applicants choose to take this exam in lieu of the state trade examination, and for a multitude of reasons. The NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam is completely open book, which means every reference used to create the exam may be used during the exam. We teamed up with professionals in the industry, studied every reference, and even took a few exams ourselves to create the ultimate online exam prep course. We made highlighting guides to help you study, we made custom pre-printed tabs for each book, and have thousands of questions across every trade and each state to reinforce our online courses.
Keep a cool head on the day of the exam by using our NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam simulator, which builds a custom practice exam each time with questions very similar to the ones you will see on the real thing. To accommodate those inevitable questions that require another educated human to help, you can send our licensing support team a question 24/7 online and you can give us a call during weekday business hours. We can explain a concept, help with tricky tables, or clarify something that isn't quite "clicking". Pass the NASCLA Commercial General Contractor Exam with RocketCert and Accelerate and Advance Your Career.
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Which States Accept the NASCLA General Building Contractor Exam?
Administering States
The Following States Administer and Accept the NASCLA Exam for the Corresponding Licenses:
- Alabama - General Contractor
- Arizona - B-1 Commercial General Contractor and B-2 General Small Commercial Contractor
*Must be taken in the last 2 years - Arkansas - Commercial Building Contractor
- Georgia - General Contractor
- Mississippi - Building Construction License
- South Carolina - Unlimited Building Contractor
- Tennessee - Residential / Commercial / Industrial Contractor
- Virgin Islands - General Contractor License
Accepting StatesThe Following States Accept the Exam for Some Licenses but do not Administer the exam:
- Florida - General Contractor
*Accepting the Accredited Examination in lieu of the Florida Trade Examination. A Florida Business/Finance portion and Florida Building Code portion are still required. - Louisiana - Residential Building Contractor and Commercial Building Construction
- Nevada - General Building Contractor
- New Mexico - Accepted in lieu of the GB-98 Exam
- North Carolina - Commercial Building Construction Residential Building Contractor
- Oregon - Contractor
*Accepted in lieu of the 16 hour pre-licensure training requirement - South Carolina - Residential Building Contractor
*Has passed the NASCLA National Contractors Exam within the past 3 years - Utah - General Building Contractor
*Utah no longer requires trade exams, but will accept the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors to satisfy the 2 year experience requirements for general contractors. - Virginia - Commercial Building Contractor
- West Virginia - General Building Contractor
How do I obtain a commercial general building contractor license with NASCLA?
Passing the NASCLA exam alone is not enough to obtain a license. Applicants must submit a license application with the proper state boards and satisfy their licensing requirements. Review the participating states in the section above and visit our state-specific pages to learn more about that process.
Most states require license holders to complete continuing education every year or two years in order to renew the license. We offer state-approved continuing education for trades across the country.
How hard is the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam? We help people pass this exam every day via online exam prep courses and live support. We are so confident we can help you we offer a No Pass, No Pay Guarantee on our exam prep courses.
Review State Requirements
The first step is to review and understand all of the licensing requirements for the specific state license you are seeking. Many states have financial and legal requirements for licensure.
Submit Application
In order to sit for the exam, you must submit an application directly to NASCLA National Examination Database. Once approved, you will receive an email directly from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a link to schedule the exam at one of PSI's locations.
STUDY FOR THE EXAM
It's never too soon to start studying for the exam. It covers a broad range of topics and you only have 3 attempts to pass it before you must apply again, at least 1 year after the original application.
Pass The Exam
Once you feel comfortable with the content and have passed multiple practice exams, it's time to schedule the exam directly through PSI. You must have a NASCLA Candidate ID Number to schedule the exam.
APPLY FOR YOUR LICENSE
Once you pass the exam, you will receive a physical copy of your passing score at the facility. You may also request electronic transcripts be sent to the licensing agency with whom you will be applying for a license.
Which exam do I need to take?
Applicants may choose to take the state-specific exam OR the NASCLA exam and the state-specific Business and Law Exam
Applicants applying for a license via reciprocity must also take the state-specific Business and Law Exam
NASCLA General Contractor Exam
- Total Questions: 115
- Passing Score: 81 Correct
- Time: 330 minutes
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Topics include:
General Requirements; Site Construction; Concrete; Masonry; Metals; Wood; THermal and Moisture Protection; Doors, Windows, and Glazing; Finishes; Mechanical and Plumbing Systems; Electrical Systems; Procurement and Contracting Requirements
Business and Law Exam
Many states will also require applicants to pass an examination based on the state-specific laws and rules and how they apply to contractors.
How do I pass the NASCLA commercial general building contractor exam?
The NASCLA exam is open book. These references are permitted to be tabbed and highlighted! Unfortunately, our online course is NOT permitted to be accessed during the exam.
The NASCLA commercial general building contractor 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".
NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor 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.
NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Online Exam Prep
Lifetime Online Access to:
- NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Online Exam Prep
Our Online Exam Prep features:
- Instant Online Access
- Start & Stop as needed
- Instructor Support
- No Pass No Pay Policy
Ideal for students who already own all references
$349
NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Bundle
Includes the following courses:
- NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractors 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
Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers
2021 International Building Code
ACI 318-19(22): Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
Building Component Safety Information Book, BCSI Wood Trusses
Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016 (On Backorder)
Construction Jobsite Management
Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
Erector's manual: Standards and guidelines for the erection of precast concrete products
Green Building Fundamentals, 2nd Edition
The Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
Modern Masonry
NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Basic Edition
OSHA 1926
Placing Reinforcing Bars
Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Revised
Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction
Roofing Construction & Estimating, Revised
SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning
Technical Digest No. 9 Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
ANSI/EIMA 99-A-2017: Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage
21 Book Tab Bundle
Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack
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