LOUISIANA NASCLA CONTRACTORS GUIDE TO BUSINESS, LAW AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LA MASTER PLUMBERS AND MASTER NATURAL GAS FITTERS 2ND EDITION

The Louisiana Master Plumbers NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, published by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA), serves as the primary reference for Louisiana’s Master Plumbers and Master Natural Gas Fitters license examinations. This 2nd Edition manual provides detailed coverage of business organization, financial management, tax law, safety regulations, bonding, and lien laws specific to the Louisiana State Plumbing Board requirements. The text is approved for use in the Louisiana Master Plumber trade exam and is an essential component of the 1 Exam Prep curriculum, aligning with NASCLA’s standardized contractor licensing framework across multiple states. The guide supports candidates preparing for both the business law and project management sections of the licensing exam administered under Louisiana’s construction and mechanical contractor authority.

Louisiana NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, LA Master Plumbers and Master Natural Gas Fitters 2nd Edition is organized into 3 sections.

Part 1 focuses on business planning and startup. 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 plumbing 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.

ISBN-13: 978-1-948558-09-9

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