Mississippi Building Construction Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

Prepare for the Mississippi Building Construction contractor licensing exams with a comprehensive rental package that combines organized online exam preparation, highlighted and tabbed reference books, and licensing application support. This Ultimate package is built for contractors and qualifying parties who want a structured way to study the technical material, prepare for the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam, and navigate the application process.

The Mississippi Building Construction classification covers commercial, residential, and industrial structures. Candidates preparing for the state-specific trade examination must work across several construction disciplines, including site work, concrete, masonry, structural metals, carpentry, roofing, building codes, safety, estimating, plan reading, and underground utility protection.

The number and size of the references can make preparation challenging. Candidates must learn more than construction terminology and field procedures. They must also recognize which book applies to a question and locate the correct code section, table, diagram, specification, or technical explanation within the available examination time.

This package includes the listed rental books highlighted and permanently tabbed to support organized study and efficient open-book navigation. The references can be used throughout the included one-year course-access period for technical review, practice questions, code searches, and timed navigation exercises.

The Ultimate Rental Package price is $1,499. A separate $900 refundable deposit is required and will be returned when the complete book set is returned within one year of the rental date in similar condition. The total amount due is $2,399.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate Rental Package book orders. This preparation period allows the complete reference set to be assembled, highlighted, permanently tabbed, and prepared for delivery.

Exam Details

The Mississippi Building Construction state-specific examination is administered by PSI as part of the contractor licensing process overseen by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Applicants must submit the appropriate license application and receive authorization before scheduling the examination.

The Building Construction examination contains 80 questions. Candidates are allowed 3 hours to complete the test and must earn a score of at least 70 percent to pass.

The examination content is divided among the following areas:

• Site Work: 6 questions
• Concrete: 12 questions
• Masonry: 6 questions
• Metals: 10 questions
• Carpentry: 7 questions
• Thermal and Moisture Protection: 7 questions
• Doors and Windows: 3 questions
• Finishes: 3 questions
• Safety: 8 questions
• General Code, Plan Reading, and Estimating: 15 questions
• Mississippi One Call: 3 questions

General code, plan reading, and estimating form the largest subject group. Candidates should be prepared to interpret building requirements, construction documents, dimensions, quantities, materials, and common project conditions. The 2021 International Building Code is an important reference for occupancy, construction type, fire protection, means of egress, accessibility, materials, and general building requirements.

Concrete, metals, safety, carpentry, masonry, roofing, and site work also represent significant portions of the exam. The included references provide technical information for these areas and support preparation across the complete examination outline.

Mississippi applicants must also complete the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination unless an applicable waiver changes that requirement. The included NASCLA Mississippi guide supports preparation for contractor licensing, business organization, estimating, contracts, project management, financial practices, labor responsibilities, risk management, and related business subjects.

Open Book Test

The Mississippi Building Construction contractor examination is an open-book test. Candidates may bring permitted references into the PSI testing center when the materials comply with current examination rules.

Open book does not mean that candidates can rely on searching unfamiliar references during the test. The Building Construction book set contains thousands of pages of code language, safety regulations, construction procedures, diagrams, tables, and technical explanations. Candidates must recognize the subject of a question and select the correct reference quickly.

The rental books included with this package are highlighted and permanently tabbed before delivery. Highlighting draws attention to important provisions and technical information. Permanent tabs divide the books into practical chapters, articles, subjects, and reference points that can be used during study and examination navigation.

Candidates should still become familiar with every table of contents, index, chapter arrangement, appendix, diagram, and technical table. A tab can lead to a general area, but the candidate must understand the question and read the applicable material carefully.

Practice searches should be completed under timed conditions. A question about occupancy or egress may require the International Building Code. A trench or fall-protection question may involve OSHA. A masonry question may require Modern Masonry, while a reinforcing-steel question may involve Placing Reinforcing Bars.

The strongest open-book strategy combines trade knowledge with repeated navigation practice. Candidates should learn which reference addresses each major subject and how information is organized inside that book.

Licensing Steps

The Mississippi contractor licensing process begins with an application to the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Candidates cannot schedule the required examinations until the Board receives the application, reviews the submission, and sends the qualifying party’s eligibility to PSI.

1. Select the Building Construction classification. Confirm that the classification matches the commercial, residential, or industrial building work the company plans to perform.
2. Complete the contractor application. Provide the requested information about the business, ownership, qualifying party, experience, finances, insurance, taxes, and references.
3. Identify the qualifying party. Name the individual who will satisfy the applicable examination requirement for the applicant.
4. Gather supporting documents. Prepare the business, financial, insurance, tax, experience, and qualifying-party records required for the application.
5. Submit the application to MSBOC. The Board reviews the application and communicates any missing requirements.
6. Receive PSI eligibility. Once approved for testing, the qualifying party receives confirmation that the examinations may be scheduled.
7. Schedule the required examinations. Follow the registration instructions provided through PSI.
8. Prepare with the course and rental books. Use the one-year course-access period to review technical subjects, business law, and reference navigation.
9. Take the examinations. Follow all identification, security, calculator, and reference-material requirements.
10. Complete final Board review. Passing the examinations does not automatically issue a license. The application and supporting documents must also be complete and approved.

Application Service is included with the Ultimate Rental Package. This service provides organized assistance with the contractor application and helps the customer approach the licensing process with a clear document checklist and submission structure.

State Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors regulates commercial and residential contractor licensing in the state. Building Construction is a major classification covering commercial, residential, and industrial structures.

The classification can involve new construction, additions, alterations, conversions, expansions, reconstruction, renovations, rehabilitation, and related site improvements. Applicants should select a classification that matches the work the business intends to offer and perform.

The application must identify a qualifying party who sits for the required examinations on behalf of the applicant and is responsible for construction operations within the classification. The qualifying party must have the required relationship with the applying business.

Applicants must provide the supporting information requested for their license type and business structure. This can include entity records, financial documents, insurance information, tax identification, experience history, professional references, and qualifying-party documentation.

Business names should remain consistent across the contractor application, insurance records, tax documents, financial information, and entity registration. Inconsistent information or missing records can delay testing authorization and final licensing review.

All applicants must complete the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination unless an approved exception applies. The Building Construction trade examination is a separate technical test.

Reference Books

The following highlighted and tabbed references are included as rental books with this Ultimate package:

• Included Rental Book: NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition
  Covers contractor licensing, business organization, estimating, bidding, contracts, project management, financial practices, employment responsibilities, risk management, safety, and Mississippi-specific business requirements.
• Included Rental Book: International Building Code, 2021
  Provides requirements for occupancy, construction types, fire protection, means of egress, accessibility, structural systems, materials, inspections, and general commercial building construction.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with Latest Available Amendment
  Contains federal construction-safety regulations covering fall protection, excavation, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, steel erection, tools, and material handling.
• Included Rental Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 3rd Edition
  Addresses unloading, storage, handling, placement, bridging, erection, and stability considerations for steel joists and joist girders.
• Included Rental Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Covers building layout, framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, exterior finishes, interior construction, tools, materials, and standard carpentry practices.
• Included Rental Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  Explains concrete materials, mixture proportioning, production, placement, curing, testing, strength, durability, and quality-control procedures.
• Included Rental Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 2011
  Covers excavation methods, trenching, grading, soils, equipment, estimating, drainage, pipe installation, jobsite safety, and field-production practices.
• Included Rental Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  Provides information on roofing systems, materials, flashing, installation methods, quantities, labor, estimating, and construction procedures.
• Included Rental Book: State of Mississippi Regulation of Excavation, Chapter 13 – Regulation of Excavations Near Underground Utility Facilities
  Addresses Mississippi notification, excavation, and damage-prevention responsibilities for work near underground utility facilities.
• Included Rental Book: Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning – Level 1 Field Fundamentals, 2003
  Introduces post-tensioning materials, components, installation practices, stressing procedures, safety considerations, and field inspection fundamentals.
• Included Rental Book: Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 9th or 10th Edition
  Covers masonry materials, tools, mortar, brick, concrete block, stone, layout, bonding, walls, arches, estimating, and construction practices.
• Included Rental Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars, Recommended Practices, 10th Edition
  Provides guidance on reinforcing-bar placement, supports, splicing, detailing, handling, tolerances, and recommended field procedures.

Test Information and Study Materials

A productive study plan should follow the examination outline and combine technical review with active reference practice. Begin by separating the material into site work, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, roofing, safety, building codes, estimating, and Mississippi One Call requirements.

Use the International Building Code regularly. Learn how its chapters, definitions, tables, exceptions, and referenced provisions are organized. Practice questions involving occupancy, construction type, egress, fire resistance, accessibility, and general building requirements.

Concrete preparation should connect mixture design, reinforcing bars, post-tensioning, placement, curing, testing, and construction safety. Masonry review should include materials, mortar, layout, brick, block, stone, bonding, walls, and estimating.

Carpentry and roofing preparation should address framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, flashing, moisture protection, materials, quantities, and installation methods. Metals preparation should include structural members, steel joists, handling, erection, bridging, and OSHA safety requirements.

Timed navigation exercises can help candidates identify weak areas. Select a group of practice questions, determine the most likely reference for each question, and locate the supporting information. Record which searches take too long and repeat them until the book and chapter are easier to recognize.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Mississippi Building Construction candidates organize the technical, business-law, and application portions of the licensing process. The Ultimate Rental Package combines one year of course access, a complete prepared reference set, and Application Service.

The course provides trade-focused review across the major Building Construction subject areas. Students can divide a broad examination outline into manageable sections and build a study schedule around their stronger and weaker topics.

Practice-oriented preparation encourages active use of the books. Candidates can work on keyword recognition, index searches, code navigation, timed research, and mixed-topic exercises that require switching between references.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books reduce the initial burden of organizing a large technical library. The prepared references give candidates a practical starting point for repeated navigation practice while allowing them to become familiar with the same books throughout the course-access period.

Application Service supports the administrative side of the licensing process. It helps customers organize the application and understand the sequence leading from submission and eligibility to testing and final Board review.

1 Exam Prep does not guarantee a passing score, license approval, or examination outcome. The package provides organized study guidance, reference-navigation support, practice-oriented preparation, and application assistance, while each candidate remains responsible for studying and meeting state requirements.

What is included in the $2,399 total?

The total consists of the $1,499 Ultimate Rental Package price and a $900 refundable book deposit. The package includes the listed highlighted and tabbed rental books, one year of course access, and Application Service.

How does the refundable deposit work?

The $900 deposit is returned when the complete rental book set is returned within one year in similar condition. Missing books, missing pages, water damage, excessive writing, or avoidable physical damage may affect the return condition.

How long may I keep the books?

The rental period is one year. The complete book set must be returned within that period in similar condition to qualify for the refundable deposit.

Are the books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The included rental books are highlighted and permanently tabbed to support organized studying and faster reference navigation.

How long does book-order preparation take?

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate Rental Package book orders. The preparation period allows the complete set to be assembled, highlighted, tabbed, and prepared for delivery.

How long is course access?

The Ultimate Rental Package includes 1 year of course access for technical review, Law and Business preparation, practice-oriented study, and reference-navigation work.

Is the Mississippi Building Construction exam open book?

Yes. The state-specific examination is open book, subject to PSI’s current rules for permitted references, permanent tabs, markings, and testing-room materials.

How many questions are on the Building Construction exam?

The Mississippi state-specific Building Construction examination contains 80 questions. Candidates are allowed three hours and must earn at least 70 percent to pass.

Does the package include Mississippi Law and Business preparation?

Yes. The package includes the NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition and course preparation for contractor business and law subjects.

Does passing the exams automatically issue the license?

No. Passing the required examinations is one part of the licensing process. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors must also receive and approve the completed application and supporting documentation.