Oregon NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

Prepare for the Oregon contractor business examination and the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors with a complete Ultimate rental package designed for organized, reference-based study. This package combines a full library of highlighted and tabbed rental books with Oregon business and law preparation, NASCLA commercial construction training, live courses, Application Service, and 1 year of course access.

The Oregon NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package is built for candidates who want structured support for both parts of the licensing exam process. The Oregon portion focuses on state contractor laws, rules, and business practices. The NASCLA examination covers a broad range of commercial general building subjects, including project management, concrete, masonry, structural systems, carpentry, roofing, safety, accessibility, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and commercial contracting practices.

The included reference books are highlighted and tabbed to help candidates organize the large amount of material involved in open-book testing. Tabs can make major chapters, code divisions, and construction topics easier to locate. Highlighting draws attention to selected definitions, procedures, requirements, tables, and technical information. Candidates should still study directly from each reference and practice locating answers under timed conditions.

The 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 preparation for two separate examination areas. The Oregon Construction Contractors Board examination covers the laws, rules, and business practices that apply to contractors operating in Oregon. The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors evaluates knowledge across the major technical and administrative areas of commercial construction.

The Oregon examination is administered through PSI and is based on the Oregon version of the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management. The exam contains 80 multiple-choice questions. Candidates receive three hours to complete the examination and must answer at least 70 percent of the questions correctly to pass.

Most Oregon contractor applicants complete 16 hours of approved pre-license education before receiving authorization to schedule the state examination. Candidates who have already passed the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors are exempt from Oregon’s 16-hour pre-license training requirement. They must still pass the Oregon examination covering contractor laws, rules, and business practices.

The NASCLA commercial general building examination provides a standardized trade-exam pathway accepted by participating licensing agencies. It covers commercial construction subjects such as general requirements, site work, concrete, masonry, metals, wood construction, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, mechanical and plumbing systems, electrical systems, safety, project management, procurement, and contracting.

Passing the NASCLA examination does not automatically issue an Oregon contractor license. Applicants must complete the Oregon application process and satisfy the requirements that apply to the selected license endorsement, business entity, Responsible Managing Individual, bond, insurance, and supporting documentation.

Open Book Test

The Oregon contractor examination and the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination are open-book tests. Candidates are responsible for bringing the permitted references to the testing location and following the current examination rules regarding tabs, highlighting, underlining, bindings, notes, and loose materials.

The Oregon examination allows candidates to use the Oregon NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management. The reference may be highlighted, underlined, and tabbed before the examination. Candidates should become familiar with the book’s organization, index, chapter headings, and major subject areas before test day.

The NASCLA trade examination requires candidates to work with a much larger reference library. Open-book testing does not provide enough time to read every chapter or search each book from the beginning. Candidates must learn which reference applies to a specific topic and how to locate the supporting information efficiently.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books are prepared to support faster navigation. Tabs identify major construction divisions and useful chapters, while highlighting can draw attention to important technical content. Regular practice remains essential. Candidates should use the books while completing course lessons and timed practice questions so the reference set becomes familiar.

Testing requirements can change, and candidates are responsible for following the current instructions issued for their scheduled examinations. All references should be inspected before test day to confirm that tabs, markings, bindings, and book conditions comply with the applicable testing rules.

Licensing Steps

1. Choose the Oregon contractor endorsement. Determine whether the business will perform residential work, commercial work, or both, and select the endorsement that matches its intended activities.
2. Identify the Responsible Managing Individual. The business must designate an RMI who is an owner or employee and who manages or supervises its construction activities.
3. Complete pre-license education when required. Most applicants complete at least 16 hours of approved Oregon pre-license training before taking the state examination.
4. Use the NASCLA exemption when applicable. Candidates who have passed the NASCLA commercial general building examination are exempt from Oregon’s 16-hour pre-license training requirement but must still pass the Oregon laws, rules, and business-practices examination.
5. Prepare for the Oregon examination. Review contractor laws, rules, contracts, financial management, employment obligations, project administration, bonds, insurance, safety, and business practices.
6. Apply for the NASCLA examination. Complete the required NASCLA application process and receive authorization before scheduling the commercial general building examination.
7. Prepare the reference books. Organize the permitted books and confirm that all highlighting, tabs, and markings comply with the current candidate instructions.
8. Complete the required examinations. Pass the Oregon examination and the accepted commercial general building trade examination.
9. Register the business. Complete the applicable Oregon business registration and ensure the legal business name matches the contractor application.
10. Obtain the required bond and insurance. Secure the contractor bond and liability insurance required for the selected endorsement.
11. Submit the Oregon contractor application. File the completed application with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and include the required supporting documents and fees.
12. Maintain the license. Keep the bond, insurance, business registration, RMI information, continuing education, and renewal obligations current.

State Requirements

Construction contractor licensing in Oregon is administered by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. A person or business performing construction activity involving improvements to real property for compensation generally must hold the appropriate CCB license.

The contractor license is issued to the business entity. The business must identify a Responsible Managing Individual who manages or supervises its construction activities. The RMI may be an owner or employee of the licensed business.

Most new applicants must complete approved pre-license education and pass the Oregon contractor examination. The exam focuses on laws, rules, and business practices rather than technical construction trades. Candidates who qualify through the NASCLA commercial general building examination remain responsible for passing the Oregon state examination.

Applicants must also select an endorsement that matches the work they plan to perform. Oregon contractor endorsements distinguish between residential and commercial activities and may carry different bond, insurance, education, and operational requirements.

A contractor business must obtain and maintain the required bond and liability insurance. Commercial contractors may also have continuing education responsibilities. Local governments can impose additional business-license, permit, planning, tax, inspection, or registration requirements that are separate from the state contractor license.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: Oregon NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management
  Oregon-focused contractor reference covering state laws, rules, business practices, contracts, financial management, and project administration.
• Included Rental Book: Construction Jobsite Management, 5th Edition
  Covers field supervision, jobsite planning, communication, documentation, quality control, safety, and construction coordination.
• Included Rental Book: Construction Project Management, 5th Edition
  Reviews project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement, contracts, and construction administration.
• Included Rental 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 Rental Book: BCSI Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025
  Provides practices for safely handling, installing, restraining, and bracing metal-plate-connected wood trusses.
• Included Rental Book: NASCLA Contractors’ Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Basic 14th Edition
  Covers business organization, estimating, contracts, project management, labor, insurance, safety, and financial administration.
• Included Rental Book: Erectors’ Manual – Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of Precast Concrete Products, 2nd Edition, 1999
  Addresses planning, handling, erection, temporary stability, and safety for precast concrete construction.
• Included Rental Book: Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning – Level 1 Field Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, 2003
  Introduces post-tensioning materials, installation procedures, safety practices, and field inspection concepts.
• Included Rental Book: SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck, 3rd Edition
  Explains steel-deck storage, handling, placement, attachment, construction practices, and jobsite coordination.
• Included Rental Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 2011, Dave Roberts
  Reviews excavation, trenching, grading, underground piping, equipment, safety, estimating, and production methods.
• Included Rental Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition, 2014
  Covers gypsum products, wall and ceiling systems, installation, finishing, fire resistance, and sound control.
• Included Rental Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars, Recommended Practices, 10th Edition
  Provides guidance for reinforcing-bar handling, placement, supports, splices, tolerances, drawings, and field practices.
• Included Rental Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 3rd Edition, 2008
  Addresses safe handling, erection, bridging, stability, and construction practices for steel joists and joist girders.
• Included Rental Book: Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone, 9th or 10th Edition, Clois E. Kicklighter
  Reviews masonry materials, tools, layout, installation methods, reinforcement, estimating, and construction practices.
• Included Rental Book: Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition
  Provides broad coverage of commercial construction systems, materials, drawings, specifications, and building methods.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926, with Latest Available Amendments
  Contains federal OSHA construction safety and health regulations applicable to construction workplaces.
• Included Rental Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016 Student Edition, John L. Feirer and Mark D. Feirer
  Covers building layout, framing, structural components, exterior construction, interior finishes, and carpentry methods.
• Included Rental 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 Rental Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson
  Reviews roofing systems, materials, installation methods, measurements, flashing, drainage, repairs, and estimating.
• Included Rental Book: The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  Explains practical concrete preparation, placement, finishing, curing, quality control, and troubleshooting methods.
• Included Rental Book: Green Building Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, 2011, Michael Montoya
  Introduces sustainable sites, energy efficiency, water conservation, materials, and indoor environmental quality.
• Included Rental Book: International Building Code, 2021 Edition
  Covers occupancy, construction types, fire protection, means of egress, structural provisions, accessibility, and building safety.
• Included Rental Book: Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan – A Guide for Construction Sites
  Explains construction stormwater planning, erosion control, pollution prevention, inspections, maintenance, and documentation.
• Included Rental Book: ANSI/EIMA 99-A-2017: Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems and EIFS with Drainage
  Covers materials, installation, application, performance, and drainage practices for exterior insulation and finish systems.
• Included Rental 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.

Test Information and Study Materials

Begin by dividing your study schedule between Oregon business preparation and NASCLA trade preparation. For the Oregon examination, focus on contractor licensing laws, rules, contracts, business organization, financial practices, project administration, employment responsibilities, safety, bonds, insurance, and CCB requirements.

For NASCLA preparation, organize the references by commercial construction subject. Before searching for an answer, identify which book is most likely to contain the information. This habit can reduce wasted time and help candidates develop a consistent exam strategy.

Use the business and trade courses with the rental books open. When reviewing a topic, locate the related chapter, code section, table, or technical illustration. Complete practice questions and confirm each answer in the appropriate reference. This process reinforces subject knowledge while improving book-navigation skills.

Live courses provide guided review and can help candidates work through difficult topics. After each live session, return to the corresponding references and complete additional practice while the material is still fresh. Use the one-year access period to build a steady study routine rather than relying on last-minute preparation.

Important trade areas include project management, jobsite management, safety, concrete, masonry, steel construction, wood framing, roofing, accessibility, excavation, building codes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, stormwater controls, and procurement and contracting.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Oregon contractor candidates with organized study guidance, trade-focused review, highlighted and tabbed rental references, live instruction, practice-oriented preparation, and Application Service.

The Oregon business course helps students review contractor laws, rules, business responsibilities, contracts, financial practices, project administration, insurance, and licensing-related subject matter. The NASCLA trade course provides structured preparation across the commercial construction disciplines represented on the examination.

The highlighted and tabbed books help candidates create a practical navigation system for open-book testing. Students can practice selecting the correct reference, locating important sections, interpreting technical language, and managing the time spent on each question.

Live courses add instructor-led review and another opportunity to reinforce difficult subjects. The one-year access period allows candidates to build a study plan around work and personal responsibilities while continuing to review both business and trade material.

Application Service is included with the Ultimate package to support the contractor licensing application process. Final examination results, application approvals, endorsements, and licensing decisions remain with the applicable authorities. The package does not guarantee a passing score or contractor license approval.

What is included in the Ultimate rental package?

The package includes the complete highlighted and tabbed rental-book set, the Oregon business course, the NASCLA commercial general building trade course, live courses, Application Service, and 1 year of course access.

How much does the package cost?

The package price is $2,495. A refundable $1,500 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. Books should be returned without missing pages, water damage, excessive wear, or other significant damage.

How long is course access available?

The Ultimate package includes 1 year of access to the Oregon business and NASCLA trade exam-preparation courses.

Are live courses included?

Yes. Live instructor-led courses are included with the business and trade preparation program.

Are the rental books highlighted and tabbed?

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

Is the Oregon examination open book?

Yes. The Oregon contractor examination is open book and is based on the Oregon NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management.

How many questions are on the Oregon examination?

The Oregon examination contains 80 multiple-choice questions. Candidates receive three hours and must earn at least 70 percent to pass.

Does passing NASCLA replace the Oregon examination?

No. Passing the NASCLA commercial general building examination provides an exemption from Oregon’s 16-hour pre-license training requirement, but the candidate must still pass the Oregon examination covering laws, rules, and business practices.

How long does order processing take?

Please allow an additional 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed 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, courses, live instruction, study guidance, application support, and practice-oriented preparation.