CONNECTICUT NASCLA CONTRACTORS GUIDE TO BUSINESS, LAW AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT, CT 5TH EDITION

The Connecticut NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 5th Edition is an official reference published for the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection and aligns with the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors. Distributed through 1 Exam Prep, this manual covers essential contractor management principles including business organization, licensing, estimating, bidding, contract law, lien laws, financial management, tax basics, risk management, and project supervision. The text provides updated Connecticut-specific statutes and administrative rules for contractor compliance and exam readiness. It is a key component of the NASCLA open-book exam, which is recognized across multiple states for general and specialty contractor licensing. The guide serves as a foundational study source for individuals pursuing or maintaining state contractor licensure under NASCLA’s standardized testing program.

NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Connecticut Edition is organized into 3 sections.

Part 1 focuses on business planning and start up. This section will help you formulate a business plan, choose a business structure, understand licensing and insurance requirements and gain basic management and marketing skills.

Part 2 is centered on fundamentals that you will need to operate a successful construction business. This section will cover estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities and building good relationships with employees, subcontractors and customers.

Part 3 gives you valuable information for running the administrative function of your business. Financial management, tax basics and lien laws are covered. Effective management of these areas of business is vital and can cause you serious problems if you do not give them the proper attention.