New Mexico Masonry Contractor (GS-16) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

New Mexico Masonry Contractor (GS-16) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

The New Mexico Masonry Contractor (GS-16) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package is designed for candidates preparing for the New Mexico GS-16 Masonry Contractor exam who want a complete preparation option that combines the listed reference books, online course access, and application support in one package. This package is built around the provided exam references: New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2021, New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021, International Building Code, 2021, Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter 10th edition, and ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries. The package also includes the provided business books note: Business books included: Includes lines 2-4.

Masonry contractor preparation requires a strong understanding of brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, wall construction, veneers, openings, flashing, masonry layout, structural masonry requirements, residential code requirements, commercial building code requirements, and OSHA construction safety. Candidates preparing for the GS-16 exam should be ready to study both field masonry practices and code-based requirements. Because this is an open-book contractor exam, preparation should include learning the subject matter and practicing how to locate answers efficiently in the listed references.

This Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package is built for candidates who want structured support while preparing for the exam. It includes the listed reference books, 1 year of course access, and Application Service. The rental package format helps candidates access the listed exam references during the preparation period, while the online course provides an organized way to review core exam topics and practice using the books as exam tools.

Package Price: $1585

Refundable Deposit: $450

Total Due Today: $2035

Business books included: Includes lines 2-4

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

The GS-16 reference set supports preparation for the major areas connected to masonry contractor work. Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter 10th edition supports study of masonry materials, tools, mortar, grout, brick, concrete block, stone, layout, wall construction, veneers, openings, flashing, bonding patterns, and practical field procedures. ACI 530/530.1-13 supports structural masonry requirements, masonry specifications, materials, design and construction provisions, quality requirements, and companion commentary. The International Building Code, 2021 and New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2021 support commercial building code preparation. The New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021 supports residential construction code preparation. OSHA supports construction safety preparation.

For many candidates, the challenge is not only understanding masonry work in the field. It is learning how to use masonry, code, ACI, and safety references quickly and accurately during a timed open-book exam. A question may involve brickwork, block construction, stone masonry, mortar, grout, reinforcing, wall ties, flashing, lintels, veneers, structural masonry provisions, residential building requirements, commercial building requirements, or OSHA safety rules. This Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package supports that preparation by pairing the listed references with 1 year of course access and Application Service.

Exam Details

The New Mexico Masonry Contractor (GS-16) exam is intended for candidates preparing for contractor work involving masonry construction, brick, block, stone, structural masonry, masonry veneers, residential construction, commercial construction, and jobsite safety. The exam is built around trade knowledge, code awareness, structural masonry requirements, safety awareness, reference use, and the ability to apply reference material to contractor exam questions.

Preparation should include review of masonry materials, mortar, grout, brick, concrete masonry units, stone, wall construction, layout, bonds, reinforcing, flashing, anchors, ties, openings, lintels, veneers, code requirements, structural masonry provisions, residential building code requirements, commercial building code requirements, and OSHA construction safety. Candidates should also practice identifying which reference applies to a question before searching for the answer.

Because this is a code-based and reference-based examination, candidates should practice using the books during study. A strong approach is to read a question, identify the key topic, decide which reference applies, locate the applicable chapter, section, table, diagram, construction detail, code provision, safety rule, specification, commentary, or trade explanation, and confirm the answer directly from the book. This type of preparation helps candidates build both content knowledge and reference navigation speed.

Masonry questions may involve practical jobsite details. Candidates should understand how masonry units are laid, how mortar and grout are used, how walls are reinforced, how flashing and drainage affect performance, how openings are supported, how veneers are tied, and how safety practices affect daily masonry operations. They should also be comfortable reviewing code and ACI provisions that affect masonry work.

The Ultimate package format supports this preparation by combining the listed references with 1 year of course access and Application Service. The course gives candidates a structured way to review major topics and return to difficult areas, while the application support helps candidates work through the application portion of the process with clearer guidance.

Open Book Test

The New Mexico Masonry Contractor (GS-16) examination is an open book test using approved references. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved reference materials to the examination center when required by testing instructions. This package includes the listed references for study and exam preparation, including New Mexico commercial and residential building codes, IBC, OSHA, Modern Masonry, and ACI 530/530.1-13.

Open-book testing does not mean candidates can rely on searching the books for the first time during the exam. The most prepared candidates know how the references are organized before test day. They understand how to use the table of contents, indexes, chapter headings, definitions, code sections, tables, diagrams, safety sections, specifications, commentaries, and trade reference organization. They also understand when a question is likely asking for code language, safety information, masonry field practice, or structural masonry requirements.

Reference materials must be bound and may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination session. Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary tabs, including Post-it notes, are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins. Reference materials containing writing are not allowed into the examination, and candidates are not permitted to write in the references during the testing session.

This package supports open-book preparation by giving candidates access to the listed references and 1 year of course access. Candidates can use the course to guide their study, review GS-16 topics, and practice navigating the books in a way that supports timed exam performance.

Licensing Steps

Candidates preparing for the New Mexico Masonry Contractor (GS-16) exam should begin by confirming the correct classification connected to their licensing goal. Masonry work can involve brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, veneers, structural masonry, residential construction, commercial construction, and safety requirements, so candidates should make sure they are preparing for the correct New Mexico classification before studying or scheduling.

A practical preparation path includes reviewing the GS-16 classification, gathering needed information, completing the proper application process, submitting required materials, receiving approval to test when required, scheduling the exam, studying the listed references, preparing for any additional required exam, and arriving at the test center with proper identification and approved materials.

This Ultimate package includes Application Service, which is designed to help support candidates through the application portion of the process. Application Service does not replace state requirements or guarantee approval, but it can help candidates stay organized and move through the process with clearer guidance.

Candidates should keep application documents, exam notices, scheduling confirmations, identification requirements, score reports, rental package information, and licensing correspondence organized. After passing the required exam, candidates should follow the remaining instructions connected to their New Mexico licensing process before performing regulated contractor work.

State Requirements

New Mexico Masonry Contractor preparation requires study of masonry field practices, commercial building code requirements, residential building code requirements, structural masonry provisions, and OSHA construction safety. The exam preparation process should focus on both the practical field knowledge used to build masonry systems and the ability to use the listed references effectively during open-book testing.

Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter 10th edition supports the trade knowledge needed to understand masonry units, brickwork, block construction, stone masonry, mortar, grout, layout, tools, bonding patterns, wall construction, openings, veneers, flashing, and practical masonry procedures. Masonry candidates should use this reference to strengthen their understanding of how masonry systems are planned, constructed, supported, and finished.

ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries supports technical masonry preparation. Candidates should use this reference to study structural masonry requirements, masonry specifications, materials, design and construction provisions, quality requirements, and companion commentary. ACI language can be more technical than a trade textbook, so candidates should practice navigating it early in the study process.

International Building Code, 2021 and New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2021 support commercial code preparation. Candidates should become familiar with commercial code organization, definitions, building planning, construction types, structural concepts, exterior walls, fire-resistance-related provisions, masonry-related code requirements, and other commercial building requirements that may affect masonry work.

New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021 supports residential masonry preparation. Candidates should review residential construction organization, foundations, walls, masonry fireplaces or chimneys where applicable, veneers, exterior walls, openings, and other residential construction requirements that may relate to masonry work.

Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) supports construction safety preparation. Candidates should study jobsite safety requirements related to scaffolds, fall protection, ladders, personal protective equipment, hazard recognition, material handling, silica awareness, and other safety issues that may apply to masonry operations.

New Mexico candidates should also understand that passing an exam is only one part of the overall licensing process. They may need to complete application steps, submit documentation, meet eligibility requirements, and follow state instructions connected to their specific classification. The Application Service included with this package supports candidates during the application process, while the course and books support exam preparation.

Reference Books

• Included Book: New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2021
  This reference supports study of New Mexico commercial building code requirements and state-specific provisions. Candidates should review it alongside the IBC to prepare for commercial construction topics as applied in New Mexico.
• Included Book: New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021
  This reference supports study of New Mexico residential building code requirements and state-specific provisions. Candidates should review it for residential construction topics that may relate to masonry work.
• Included Book: International Building Code, 2021
  This reference supports study of commercial building code requirements, including code organization, definitions, building planning, construction types, structural concepts, exterior walls, masonry-related provisions, fire-resistance-related requirements, and commercial construction requirements that may affect masonry work.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This reference supports study of federal construction safety standards, including worker protection, scaffolds, fall protection, ladders, personal protective equipment, hazard awareness, material handling, and general jobsite safety requirements for masonry and construction work.
• Included Book: Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter 10th edition
  This reference supports study of masonry materials, brick, concrete block, stone, mortar, grout, tools, layout, bonding patterns, wall construction, veneers, openings, flashing, and practical masonry construction procedures.
• Included Book: ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  This reference supports study of masonry structural requirements, masonry specifications, materials, design and construction provisions, quality requirements, and companion commentary related to masonry structures.

These references should be used throughout the 1 year of course access. Candidates should become familiar with the structure of each book, review major sections, and practice locating information by topic. Since the exam is open book, reference navigation is an important part of preparation.

A useful study approach is to divide preparation into major GS-16 categories, including OSHA safety, New Mexico commercial code, New Mexico residential code, IBC organization, masonry materials, brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, wall construction, veneers, flashing, openings, reinforcing, structural masonry requirements, ACI 530 organization, and reference navigation.

Test Information and Study Materials

The New Mexico Masonry Contractor (GS-16) exam requires preparation across masonry trade knowledge, commercial building code, residential building code, ACI masonry requirements, and OSHA safety. Candidates should study the references as a connected set rather than treating them as unrelated books. A GS-16 question may require practical field knowledge, code awareness, structural masonry understanding, safety knowledge, or the ability to connect masonry conditions to written reference material.

Masonry trade preparation should include brick, concrete block, stone, mortar, grout, tools, layout, wall construction, bonding patterns, openings, lintels, flashing, veneers, anchors, ties, joint finishing, and practical field procedures. Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter 10th edition supports these topics and should be used regularly during study.

Structural masonry preparation should include review of ACI 530/530.1-13. Candidates should learn how the reference is organized and practice finding specifications, requirements, definitions, material provisions, construction requirements, quality requirements, and companion commentary. This reference can support questions involving masonry structures, reinforcement, specifications, and technical requirements.

Commercial code preparation should include review of the International Building Code, 2021 and the New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2021. Candidates should become familiar with code organization, definitions, construction types, exterior walls, masonry-related provisions, structural concepts, fire-resistance-related requirements, and commercial construction conditions that may involve masonry.

Residential code preparation should include review of the New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021. Candidates should study residential construction topics that may relate to masonry, including foundations, exterior walls, veneers, openings, fireplaces or chimneys where applicable, and general residential construction organization.

Safety preparation should include OSHA construction standards related to scaffolds, fall protection, ladders, personal protective equipment, material handling, hazard recognition, silica awareness, and general jobsite safety. Masonry work often involves heavy units, elevated work, cutting, dust, scaffolds, mortar mixing, and material handling, so safety study should be treated as a core part of preparation.

Mortar and grout should receive focused study. Candidates should understand how mortar is used in masonry joints, how grout is used in reinforced masonry, and how material selection and placement affect performance. They should also connect these practical concepts to the trade and ACI references.

Flashing, weep systems, veneers, and water management should also be included in preparation. Masonry work must address moisture movement, drainage, bonding, anchorage, and long-term durability. Candidates should study these concepts in the masonry and code references and practice locating related provisions quickly.

Openings and support conditions are also important study areas. Masonry construction can involve lintels, bond beams, reinforcement, bearing conditions, and wall stability. Candidates should practice identifying these terms and finding them in the correct reference.

Reference navigation should be practiced throughout preparation. Candidates should read a question, identify key terms, decide which reference applies, locate the relevant chapter, section, table, diagram, definition, safety rule, code provision, specification, commentary, or trade explanation, and confirm the answer from the book. This repeated practice helps build speed and confidence for open-book testing.

Because the listed references cover different types of information, candidates should learn the purpose of each book. The New Mexico codes support state-specific preparation. The IBC supports commercial building code requirements. OSHA supports jobsite safety. Modern Masonry supports field masonry knowledge. ACI 530 supports structural masonry requirements and specifications. Understanding the role of each reference helps candidates choose the right book faster during study and testing.

The online course included with this package helps organize study across these topics. With 1 year of course access, candidates can review material over time, revisit difficult sections, practice reference navigation, and build a consistent study routine. The package also includes Application Service, giving candidates additional support during the application portion of the licensing process.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps candidates prepare with organized, trade-focused support designed around the way open-book contractor exams are actually taken. For the New Mexico Masonry Contractor (GS-16) exam, preparation is not only about having the listed references. It is about learning how to use those references, recognize key terms, locate sections quickly, and apply masonry, code, ACI, and safety knowledge with confidence.

This Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package supports candidates by combining the listed references with 1 year of course access and Application Service. Students can use the course to focus their review on New Mexico commercial code, New Mexico residential code, IBC organization, OSHA safety, brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, masonry layout, veneers, flashing, openings, reinforcing, structural masonry requirements, ACI 530 navigation, and reference navigation.

1 Exam Prep’s approach is practical and exam-oriented. The goal is to help candidates reduce confusion, organize their study routine, and build confidence through repeated reference navigation and trade-focused review. Candidates still need to study consistently and understand the material, but a structured course, the correct references, and application support can make the preparation process more manageable.

Many GS-16 candidates have masonry, concrete block, brickwork, stonework, commercial construction, residential construction, or field experience but are less familiar with moving through code, ACI, trade, and safety references under exam pressure. 1 Exam Prep helps support that transition by encouraging organized study, reference familiarity, practice-oriented preparation, and a clearer plan for using each book. With consistent effort, candidates can improve pacing, strengthen trade knowledge, and approach the New Mexico GS-16 exam with a stronger study foundation.

FAQ

What is included in this Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package?

This package includes New Mexico Commercial Building Code, New Mexico Residential Building Code, IBC 2021, OSHA, Modern Masonry, ACI 530/530.1-13, the provided business books note of Includes lines 2-4, 1 year of course access, and Application Service.

What is the package price?

The package price is $1585.

Is there a refundable deposit?

Yes. The refundable deposit is $450.

What is the total due today?

The total due today is $2035, which includes the package price and the refundable deposit.

Are business books included?

Yes. The provided business books note is: Includes lines 2-4.

How long does course access last?

This Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with this package.

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

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

Is this package for the New Mexico GS-16 exam?

Yes. This package is designed for candidates preparing for the New Mexico Masonry Contractor (GS-16) exam using the listed New Mexico code, IBC, OSHA, Modern Masonry, and ACI 530 references.

Is the New Mexico GS-16 exam open book?

Yes. The exam is an open-book test using approved references. Candidates should bring only approved materials and follow all testing center rules.

What topics should I study for the GS-16 exam?

Candidates should study New Mexico commercial code, New Mexico residential code, IBC requirements, OSHA safety, brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, wall construction, veneers, flashing, openings, reinforcing, structural masonry requirements, ACI 530 organization, and reference navigation.

Can the books be highlighted and tabbed?

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination session. Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary tabs, including Post-it notes, are not allowed.

Does this package guarantee a passing score?

No product can guarantee an exam result. This package supports candidates through listed references, structured online course access, application support, trade-focused review, reference navigation practice, and organized exam preparation.