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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 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 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 accomodate 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.

  • $279
    NASCLA Commercial
    Exam Prep
  • $2273 $2089
    Course & Book
    Bundle
Individual taking the course and exam prep for North Carolina online with RocketCert
Licensing Agencies

Which States Accept the NASCLA General Building Contractor Exam?

North Carolina Journeyman Plumber RequirementsAdministering States

The Following States Administer and Accept the NASCLA Exam for the Corresponding Licenses:

North Carolina Journeyman Plumber RequirementsAccepting States

The Following States Accept the Exam for Some Licenses but do not Administer the exam:

How do I obtain a 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 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.


RocketCert customer studying to pass their State exam through the RocketCert website or on the mobile app.
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.

Exam

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

Exam details NASCLA General Contractor Exam

  • Total Questions: 115
  • Passing Score: 81 Correct
  • Time: 330 minutes
  • OPEN BOOK

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

Exam details 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.

Pre-Licensing, Exam Prep, & Books

How do I pass the 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 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.

NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Online Exam Prep

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Lifetime Online Access to:

  • NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Online Exam Prep

Our Online Exam Prep features:

Ideal for students who already own all references


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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

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2021 International Building Code

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ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

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Building Component Safety Information Book, BCSI Wood Trusses

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Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016

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Construction Jobsite Management

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

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

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Green Building Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

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The Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition

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

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Modern Masonry

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

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OSHA 1926

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Placing Reinforcing Bars

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Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Revised

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Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction

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Roofing Construction & Estimating, Revised

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SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck

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Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning

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

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Pre-printed or blank tabs are also available.

21 Book Tab Bundle

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Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack

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