Nevada General Building Contractor (B) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental

Prepare for the Nevada General Building Contractor (B) licensing process with an Ultimate Exam Prep Rental package built around the technical references used for the trade examination, Nevada contractor Business and Law preparation, structured online study, and licensing application support. This package combines exam-room-approved books, supplemental study references, 1 year of course access, and Application Service for professionals pursuing Nevada's broad General Building classification.

The Nevada B General Building classification applies to contractors whose principal business involves constructing or remodeling buildings or structures that support, shelter, or enclose persons, animals, chattels, or other movable property. A qualifying General Building project requires the use of three or more unrelated building trades or crafts, with the General Building contractor acting as the prime contractor and construction or remodeling of the building serving as the project's primary purpose.

Because the Nevada B examination covers multiple construction disciplines, candidates should prepare for a wide technical range that includes sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, drywall and finishes, safety, plan reading, estimating, and Nevada One Call requirements.

The exam-room-approved technical references included with this package are the International Building Code, 2018, ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, and ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries.

Additional study references include OSHA construction standards, steel joist guidance, excavation material, gypsum construction, post-tensioning fundamentals, masonry, concrete quality, and Nevada One Call information. These references support technical preparation but are not permitted in the trade examination room.

The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included for Nevada contractor management and Business and Law preparation. The included books are highlighted and tabbed except Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law, which is included but is not highlighted and tabbed.

Package Price: $2,160 plus a refundable $850 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $3,010.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.

Exam Details

The Nevada B General Building examination is administered through PSI for candidates who have received examination eligibility through the Nevada State Contractors Board.

• Exam: Nevada B General Building Contractor
• Testing Provider: PSI
• Number of Questions: 80
• Time Allowed: 3 hours
• Minimum Passing Score: 56 correct answers

The trade examination is organized into the following subject areas:

• Sitework: 6 questions
• Concrete: 12 questions
• Masonry: 6 questions
• Metals: 12 questions
• Carpentry: 7 questions
• Thermal and Moisture Protection: 9 questions
• Doors and Windows: 4 questions
• Drywall and Finishes: 4 questions
• Safety: 5 questions
• Plan Reading and Estimating: 12 questions
• Nevada One Call: 3 questions

Concrete, Metals, and Plan Reading and Estimating are the largest categories, with 12 questions each. Together, those three areas account for a substantial portion of the examination and deserve significant study time.

Sitework preparation should include excavation, grading, trenching, soils, site preparation, underground conditions, and jobsite coordination. Concrete preparation should include forming, reinforcement, placement, finishing, structural concrete requirements, quality control, and post-tensioning fundamentals.

Masonry should include brick, block, mortar, reinforcing, structural masonry requirements, installation methods, and code provisions. Metals should include structural steel, steel joists, handling, erection, connections, and related construction practices.

Carpentry preparation should address framing, structural wood components, layout, construction methods, and common building assemblies. Thermal and Moisture Protection should include roofing, waterproofing, flashing, insulation, vapor control, sealants, and weather protection.

Plan Reading and Estimating is especially important. Candidates should be able to read drawings, interpret dimensions, determine quantities, coordinate details, understand specifications, and perform practical construction calculations.

Open Book Test

The Nevada B General Building trade examination is an open-book test with specific approved technical references permitted in the examination center.

The exam-room-approved books included with this package are:

• International Building Code, 2018
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
• ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries

Candidates should practice using these references before test day. The International Building Code supports a broad range of construction questions, while the ACI references provide detailed structural concrete and masonry requirements.

Efficient navigation matters on an 80-question examination. Candidates should become familiar with indexes, chapter structures, numbered sections, tables, definitions, commentary organization, and cross-references instead of trying to learn the books during the examination.

The following included references are study materials and are not allowed into the B trade examination:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
• Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
• Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law
• Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning - Level 1 Field Fundamentals
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, 10th Edition
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition

These books should be used to build trade knowledge that can be recalled during testing. Candidates should understand the concepts rather than relying on access to the books on exam day.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates the B General Building classification. The trade examination is one part of a broader contractor licensing process.

1. Confirm the B classification. Make sure the General Building classification matches the work the business intends to perform.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. Designate the person who will satisfy the applicable trade qualification requirements.
3. Document qualifying experience. Prepare acceptable records demonstrating experience related to General Building construction and supervision.
4. Prepare the Nevada contractor application. Gather the required business, qualifier, experience, financial, and supporting information.
5. Submit the application. Provide the required materials to the Nevada State Contractors Board for review.
6. Complete applicable background requirements. Follow the fingerprint and background investigation procedures required during the licensing process.
7. Provide required financial information. Nevada evaluates financial responsibility as part of contractor licensing.
8. Receive examination eligibility. Qualified applicants may schedule the required examinations after authorization is issued.
9. Prepare for the B trade examination. Study sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, moisture protection, doors and windows, drywall, safety, plan reading, estimating, and Nevada One Call.
10. Prepare for Business and Law. Use the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada for contractor management preparation.
11. Complete the applicable examinations. Satisfy the trade and contractor management requirements unless an approved waiver applies.
12. Complete final licensing requirements. Address applicable bonding, financial responsibility, and remaining Board conditions before license issuance.

Application Service is included with this Ultimate package to support candidates with organizing the Nevada contractor licensing application while they prepare for the General Building and Business and Law requirements.

State Requirements

A Nevada General Building contractor performs construction or remodeling of buildings or structures intended to support, shelter, or enclose persons, animals, chattels, or movable property. To qualify as General Building work, the project must involve three or more unrelated building trades or crafts, with the General Building contractor acting as the prime contractor and the construction or remodeling of the building serving as the primary purpose of the project.

A General Building contractor is not authorized to perform a project consisting of only one specialty trade merely because the contractor holds a B license. Single-trade work generally falls under the appropriate specialty classification.

General Building contractors also may not perform plumbing, electrical, refrigeration and air-conditioning, or fire-protection work without holding the applicable specialty license.

For the standard Nevada contractor licensing pathway, the trade qualifying individual generally must demonstrate at least four years of qualifying experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, or contractor in the requested classification.

The qualifying experience generally must have been obtained within the 15 years immediately preceding the application. Applicants should provide clear experience documentation showing work relevant to the requested General Building classification.

Nevada contractor licensing also includes background investigation, financial responsibility, and contractor bonding requirements. The Nevada State Contractors Board determines the required bond amount when the license is approved based on applicable licensing factors.

Reference Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental reference covering building-code requirements used across multiple General Building topics. Approved for exam-room use.
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental reference covering structural concrete design and construction requirements. Approved for exam-room use.
• ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental reference covering structural masonry requirements and specifications. Approved for exam-room use.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference for construction safety. Not allowed in the trade exam.
• Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference covering steel joist handling and erection. Not allowed in the trade exam.
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting excavation, trenching, and sitework preparation. Not allowed in the trade exam.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference for gypsum systems, drywall, finishing, assemblies, and related construction methods. Not allowed in the trade exam.
• Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law
  Included Book: Study reference supporting Nevada One Call and marking-guideline preparation. This included book is not highlighted and tabbed and is not allowed in the trade exam.
• Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning - Level 1 Field Fundamentals
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting post-tensioning fundamentals. Not allowed in the trade exam.
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, 10th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference covering masonry materials, installation, and construction practices. Not allowed in the trade exam.
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting concrete placement, quality, workmanship, and construction practices. Not allowed in the trade exam.
• Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental business reference supporting Nevada contractor management and Business and Law preparation.

Exam Room Approved Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  Approved technical reference for the Nevada B General Building examination.
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  Approved structural concrete reference for the examination.
• ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  Approved structural masonry reference for the examination.

The remaining technical books listed in this package are study references and are not allowed into the Nevada B trade examination.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

This Ultimate Exam Prep Rental includes 1 year of course access, giving candidates time to work systematically through the broad Nevada B General Building examination outline.

Prioritize Concrete, Metals, and Plan Reading and Estimating. Each category contains 12 questions. Candidates should build strong technical knowledge in these areas and practice applying information from plans, specifications, code references, and construction calculations.

Review Thermal and Moisture Protection carefully. With nine questions, this category deserves dedicated study involving roofing, waterproofing, flashing, insulation, and moisture-control principles.

Build broad trade knowledge. The Nevada B exam covers many disciplines, so candidates should avoid over-specializing in the trade they know best. Review carpentry, masonry, drywall, sitework, doors, windows, and safety as separate subjects.

Practice reference navigation. Work repeatedly with the International Building Code, ACI 318, and ACI 530/530.1 so exam-room searches become more efficient.

Use study-only references for knowledge building. OSHA, concrete, masonry, steel, excavation, post-tensioning, gypsum, and Nevada One Call materials should be reviewed before testing because they cannot be taken into the trade examination.

Use timed practice. Three hours for 80 questions requires steady pacing. Practice deciding when an answer should come from trade knowledge and when a precise reference lookup is necessary.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada General Building Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, broad trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, approved reference navigation, Nevada Business and Law preparation, and licensing application support.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books provide an organized technical library covering building code, concrete, masonry, safety, steel, excavation, gypsum systems, post-tensioning, and other subjects associated with the B examination.

With 1 year of course access, candidates have time to work through a broad examination outline without forcing every topic into a short study period. Weaker areas can be revisited while stronger areas receive periodic review.

Reference-navigation preparation focuses on the International Building Code, ACI 318, and ACI 530/530.1 because these are the included technical references approved for exam-room use.

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates identify whether missed questions result from weak trade knowledge, estimating mistakes, plan-reading difficulty, or inefficient reference navigation. This makes it easier to direct additional study toward the areas that need it most.

The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada supports contractor management study separately from the technical General Building examination. Application Service is included to support organization of the Nevada licensing application while candidates continue their exam preparation.

By combining highlighted and tabbed rental books, specialized study references, 1 year of course access, Application Service, code navigation, trade review, and Nevada Business and Law preparation, 1 Exam Prep provides a comprehensive structure for professionals pursuing the Nevada B General Building Contractor license.

FAQ Section

What is included in the Nevada B Ultimate Exam Prep Rental?

The package includes the listed General Building technical references, Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada, 1 year of course access, and Application Service.

How much does the Ultimate package cost?

The package price is $2,160 plus a refundable $850 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $3,010.

Is the $850 book deposit refundable?

Yes. The $850 amount is identified as a refundable book deposit for this rental package.

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

The included books are highlighted and tabbed except Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law, which is included but is not highlighted and tabbed.

How many questions are on the Nevada B General Building exam?

The trade examination contains 80 questions. Candidates have three hours and need at least 56 correct answers to meet the minimum passing score.

Is the Nevada B General Building exam open book?

Yes. The trade examination is open book with specific approved references permitted in the examination center.

Which books are approved for the exam room?

The International Building Code, 2018; ACI 318-14; and ACI 530/530.1-13 are the included technical references approved for exam-room use.

What are the largest exam categories?

Concrete, Metals, and Plan Reading and Estimating each contain 12 questions and are the largest individual categories on the examination.

What does the Nevada B General Building classification cover?

The classification applies to construction or remodeling of buildings involving three or more unrelated building trades or crafts when the General Building contractor serves as the prime contractor and building construction or remodeling is the project's primary purpose.

Can a Nevada B contractor perform plumbing or electrical work?

Not solely under the B classification. Plumbing, electrical, refrigeration and air-conditioning, and fire-protection work require the applicable specialty license.

Does the package include Nevada Business and Law preparation?

Yes. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included for contractor management and Business and Law preparation.

Does the package include 1 year of course access?

Yes. This Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with this Ultimate package.

How much qualifying experience does Nevada generally require?

The standard Nevada contractor licensing pathway generally requires at least four years of qualifying experience in the requested classification within the 15 years immediately preceding the application.

How long should I allow for the Ultimate book package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.