Arizona NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

Prepare for the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors and the Arizona contractor licensing process with a complete Ultimate exam-preparation rental package. This package combines the Arizona NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management with a comprehensive collection of highlighted and tabbed NASCLA trade references, business and trade courses, live classes, Application Service, and 1 year of course access.

The Arizona business course supports review of contractor statutes, rules, business organization, contracts, financial management, insurance, employment responsibilities, safety, and project administration. The trade course supports preparation across the major commercial construction subjects represented on the NASCLA examination.

The included trade library covers construction project management, jobsite supervision, concrete, masonry, structural steel, wood framing, roofing, excavation, accessibility, construction safety, building codes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, stormwater management, and other essential commercial building disciplines.

Every rental reference is highlighted and tabbed to make the extensive technical library easier to organize and navigate. Open-book contractor testing still requires thorough preparation. Candidates must identify the subject being tested, select the appropriate reference, locate the relevant chapter or code section, interpret the information, and manage their testing time effectively.

The included live classes provide instructor-led review and a consistent study structure. Candidates can use these sessions to reinforce difficult concepts, practice working with the approved references, and develop a more effective preparation routine. The one-year access period provides time to work through the business and trade courses, attend live classes, complete practice-oriented review, and revisit weaker areas.

The Ultimate package price is $2,495. A $1,500 refundable rental-book deposit is collected with the order, making the total initial payment $3,995. The deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition. Please allow an additional 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed book package orders.

Exam Details

This Ultimate package supports candidates preparing for the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors and the Arizona requirements connected with contractor licensure. Arizona contractor licenses are issued and regulated by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

Arizona accepts the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination as an alternative to the state-specific trade examination for qualifying applicants in the B-1 General Commercial Contractor and B-2 General Small Commercial Contractor classifications. The NASCLA result addresses the applicable trade-examination requirement, but it does not replace the complete Arizona licensing process.

The NASCLA examination evaluates commercial general building knowledge across a broad range of construction divisions. Candidates should prepare for subjects involving procurement, contracting, project management, jobsite management, site work, concrete, masonry, metals, wood construction, roofing, thermal and moisture protection, finishes, accessibility, mechanical systems, electrical systems, safety, and code-related construction practices.

The broad exam outline makes balanced preparation important. A candidate with extensive experience in one construction area may still need additional review in subjects outside that specialty. Someone with a strong framing background, for example, may need more preparation involving concrete standards, steel erection, accessibility, roofing calculations, stormwater controls, mechanical systems, or project administration.

Arizona also requires applicants to complete the state examination or training requirements applicable to the selected license classification and application pathway. The person serving as the qualifying party is responsible for completing the required examinations unless an approved waiver applies.

The business course helps candidates review Arizona-focused contractor responsibilities while the trade course addresses the technical commercial construction subjects represented by the NASCLA references. Using both courses creates a coordinated preparation plan for the business and trade portions of the licensing process.

Open Book Test

The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is an open-book test. Candidates may use permitted reference books during the examination and must comply with the current rules governing tabs, highlighting, markings, bindings, notes, and supplemental materials.

An open-book format does not eliminate the need for detailed study. The complete commercial general building library contains thousands of pages, and candidates cannot depend on reading entire chapters during the examination. Effective preparation requires learning which reference applies to each subject and how the books are organized.

The highlighted and tabbed rental references are designed to support efficient navigation. Tabs can help identify major chapters, construction divisions, code provisions, and technical subjects. Highlighting can draw attention to selected definitions, procedures, requirements, formulas, tables, and important reference points.

Candidates should work with the books throughout the one-year access period. When completing a practice question, first identify the subject and select the reference most likely to contain the answer. After finding the supporting material, review the surrounding section to understand the topic in context.

Timed practice is especially useful for open-book preparation. Candidates can track how long it takes to select a book, locate the information, interpret the requirement, and answer the question. Topics that consistently require more time can be added to a focused review schedule.

Testing policies may limit loose paper, removable inserts, temporary notes, handwritten additions, or certain types of tabs. Candidates should review the current NASCLA examination instructions and inspect every book before the scheduled test.

Licensing Steps

1. Choose the appropriate Arizona classification. Determine whether the B-1 General Commercial Contractor, B-2 General Small Commercial Contractor, or another classification matches the work the business intends to perform.
2. Identify the legal business entity. Decide whether the applicant will operate as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation.
3. Select the qualifying party. Identify the individual whose experience and examination qualifications will support the contractor license.
4. Review the classification requirements. Confirm the examinations, experience, bond, and supporting documents required for the selected Arizona classification.
5. Complete Arizona statutes and rules preparation. Use the Arizona business course and state-specific guide to review contractor laws, rules, business responsibilities, and licensing subjects.
6. Apply for the NASCLA examination. Complete the applicable NASCLA registration process and obtain authorization before scheduling the commercial general building examination.
7. Organize the trade references. Become familiar with each book’s title, subject, table of contents, index, major chapters, and technical tables.
8. Complete the trade course. Follow the structured lessons and use the related reference books while reviewing each commercial construction topic.
9. Attend the live classes. Use instructor-led sessions to reinforce challenging concepts, improve reference navigation, and maintain a consistent study schedule.
10. Complete timed practice. Practice selecting the correct reference, locating supporting information, and answering questions efficiently.
11. Pass the required examinations. Complete the NASCLA examination and the applicable Arizona statutes and rules requirement.
12. Provide the NASCLA transcript. Arrange for the passing result to be shared with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors for an eligible classification.
13. Complete background checks. Submit the required background information for the individuals identified in the Arizona application.
14. Obtain the contractor bond. Secure the bond required for the selected license classification and anticipated business volume.
15. Prepare business documentation. Gather the organizational records, identification, qualifying-party information, and disclosures required for the application.
16. Submit the Arizona application. File the completed application with the required examination records, background documentation, bond, fees, and supporting materials.
17. Respond to application requests. Provide corrections or additional documentation requested during the Arizona Registrar of Contractors review.
18. Receive approval before contracting. Do not offer or perform work requiring an Arizona contractor license until the license and proper classification have been issued.

State Requirements

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors issues separate commercial, residential, and dual contractor licenses. Applicants should select the classification that matches the type and scope of work the business intends to perform.

The B-1 General Commercial Contractor classification applies to broad commercial construction work within the scope established by Arizona licensing rules. The B-2 General Small Commercial Contractor classification applies to qualifying commercial projects within the limitations assigned to that classification.

Arizona accepts the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination in place of the state-specific trade examination for qualifying B-1 and B-2 applicants. A NASCLA transcript used for the Arizona application must meet the acceptance period established for that pathway.

The NASCLA examination replaces only the applicable trade examination. Applicants must still complete Arizona’s statutes and rules requirement unless an approved waiver applies. New applicants generally complete the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam training and assessment provided through the state process.

The person acting as the qualifying party must satisfy the experience and examination requirements for the selected classification. The qualifying party is connected to the licensed business and is responsible for the construction knowledge and supervision associated with the classification.

Arizona applications also require background checks for the individuals identified by the licensing process. Applicants must provide the requested identification, business records, disclosures, and supporting information.

A contractor bond is required before license issuance. The applicable bond amount depends on the license classification and other factors established by Arizona requirements. The bond must be issued in the correct legal business name.

The legal name on the application should match the business-entity records, bond, identification, and related licensing documents. Corporations and limited liability companies should complete the appropriate entity formation or registration process before submitting the contractor application.

Application Service is included with this Ultimate package to support candidates with organizing the licensing submission. Examination results, experience approval, classification decisions, waiver determinations, and final license issuance remain under the authority of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

An Arizona contractor license does not replace local permits, inspections, zoning approvals, tax registrations, or business-license requirements. Contractors remain responsible for complying with rules imposed by cities, counties, building departments, project owners, and other authorities.

Reference Books

• Included Book: Arizona NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management
  The Arizona-specific reference covering contractor statutes, rules, business organization, contracts, financial management, insurance, employment responsibilities, safety, and project administration.
• Included Book: NASCLA Contractors’ Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Basic 14th Edition
  Covers business organization, estimating, contracts, labor, project management, insurance, safety, and financial administration.
• Included Book: Construction Jobsite Management, 5th Edition
  Covers field supervision, jobsite planning, communication, documentation, safety, quality control, and construction coordination.
• Included Book: Construction Project Management, 5th Edition
  Reviews project planning, scheduling, estimating, procurement, cost control, contracts, and construction administration.
• Included Book: ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  Contains code requirements and commentary addressing structural concrete materials, design, construction, durability, and inspection.
• Included Book: BCSI Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025
  Provides recommended practices for handling, installing, restraining, and bracing metal-plate-connected wood trusses.
• Included Book: Erectors’ Manual, 2nd Edition, 1999
  Addresses planning, handling, erection, temporary stability, bracing, and safety for precast concrete products.
• Included Book: Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning, 3rd Edition, 2003
  Introduces materials, installation procedures, field practices, safety, and inspection concepts for unbonded post-tensioning.
• Included Book: SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck, 3rd Edition
  Explains steel-deck storage, handling, placement, attachment, construction practices, and jobsite coordination.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 2011
  Reviews excavation, grading, trenching, underground piping, equipment use, safety, estimating, and production practices.
• Included Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition, 2014
  Covers gypsum products, wall and ceiling assemblies, installation, finishing, fire resistance, and sound control.
• Included Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars, Recommended Practices, 10th Edition
  Provides guidance for reinforcing-bar handling, placement, supports, splices, tolerances, drawings, and field practices.
• Included Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 3rd Edition, 2008
  Addresses handling, erection, bridging, stability, and safety for steel joists and joist girders.
• Included Book: Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone, 9th or 10th Edition
  Reviews masonry materials, tools, layout, installation methods, reinforcement, estimating, and construction practices.
• Included Book: Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition
  Provides broad coverage of commercial materials, building systems, plans, specifications, and construction methods.
• Included Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016
  Covers layout, framing, structural components, exterior construction, interior finishes, and carpentry techniques.
• Included Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson
  Reviews roofing systems, materials, measurements, flashing, drainage, installation, repair, and estimating.
• Included Book: The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  Explains concrete preparation, placement, finishing, curing, quality control, and troubleshooting practices.
• Included Book: Green Building Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, 2011
  Introduces sustainable sites, energy efficiency, water conservation, material selection, and indoor environmental quality.
• Included Book: ICC A117.1 – Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2017
  Provides technical accessibility criteria for routes, entrances, spaces, fixtures, building elements, and facilities.
• Included Book: International Building Code, 2021 Edition
  Covers occupancy, construction types, fire protection, means of egress, structural provisions, accessibility, and building safety.
• Included Book: Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan – EPA Guide
  Explains construction stormwater planning, erosion control, pollution prevention, inspections, maintenance, and documentation.
• Included Book: ANSI/EIMA 99-A-2017 – Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
  Covers materials, installation, application, performance, and drainage practices for exterior insulation and finish systems.
• Included Book: Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers, 4th Edition, 2023
  Introduces mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire-protection, control, and building-service systems for construction managers.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926, Latest Edition
  Contains federal OSHA safety and health requirements applicable to construction workplaces.

Test Information and Study Materials

Separate your study schedule into Arizona business preparation and NASCLA trade preparation. For the Arizona portion, review contractor statutes, rules, business organization, contracts, financial management, insurance, employment responsibilities, safety, and licensing procedures.

For the NASCLA examination, organize the reference books by construction discipline. Keep project-management publications together and separate references covering concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, roofing, accessibility, excavation, safety, codes, and building systems.

Use the courses with the references open. When a lesson introduces a subject, locate the related chapter, code section, formula, table, or technical illustration. Reviewing the surrounding material helps connect course instruction with the information available in the books.

Complete timed practice sessions requiring both technical knowledge and reference navigation. Track the books and topics that take the most time so those subjects can receive additional attention.

Use live classes to reinforce difficult material, ask focused questions, and maintain a regular preparation schedule. After each session, return to the applicable references and complete additional practice while the material remains familiar.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Arizona contractor candidates through organized business and trade study guidance, highlighted and tabbed rental references, live instruction, practice-oriented preparation, and Application Service.

The Arizona business course helps candidates review contractor statutes, rules, and business responsibilities. The NASCLA trade course provides focused preparation across the commercial construction subjects represented by the examination library.

The highlighted and tabbed books help transform a large technical reference set into a more manageable study system. Candidates can use the prepared references during course lessons, live classes, independent study, and timed practice.

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates identify weaker subjects before test day. Students can adjust their study schedules, revisit difficult references, and devote additional attention to unfamiliar business or construction topics.

Application Service is included with the Ultimate package to support candidates while organizing the applicable Arizona contractor license application. Final examination results, classification decisions, experience determinations, application approvals, and licensing outcomes remain with the appropriate authorities.

1 Exam Prep does not guarantee a passing score, application approval, classification approval, or contractor license. The package provides organized references, structured courses, live review, reference-navigation practice, and application support to help candidates approach their Arizona contractor goals with greater confidence.

FAQ Section

What is included in the Ultimate rental package?

The package includes the Arizona business and law reference, the complete highlighted and tabbed NASCLA rental library, business and trade courses, live classes, Application Service, and 1 year of course access.

How much does the Ultimate package cost?

The package price is $2,495. A refundable $1,500 rental-book deposit is collected with the order, making the total initial payment $3,995.

How does the refundable deposit work?

The $1,500 deposit is refundable when the rental books are returned within one year in similar condition.

How long is course access available?

The Ultimate package includes 1 year of access to the Arizona business course and the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor trade course.

Are live classes included?

Yes. Instructor-led business and trade exam-preparation classes are included.

Are the books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The rental references are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and efficient open-book navigation.

Is the NASCLA examination open book?

Yes. Candidates may use permitted references and must follow the current testing rules for books, tabs, highlighting, markings, and bindings.

Does Arizona accept the NASCLA examination?

Yes. Arizona accepts the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination as an alternative to the applicable state trade examination for qualifying B-1 and B-2 license applicants.

Does passing NASCLA automatically provide an Arizona license?

No. Applicants must complete the Arizona contractor licensing process and satisfy all applicable classification, experience, statutes and rules, background, bond, application, and business requirements.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with this Ultimate package to provide support during the applicable Arizona contractor licensing application process.

How long does order processing take?

Please allow an additional 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed rental-book package orders.

Does this package guarantee a passing score?

No exam-preparation package can guarantee a passing score or license approval. This package provides organized references, business and trade courses, live classes, Application Service, and practice-oriented preparation.