Mississippi NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Books & Courses Rental

Prepare for the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination and the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors with a complete rental package designed for organized, open-book exam preparation. This package combines a comprehensive library of highlighted and tabbed reference books with Mississippi business and law training and NASCLA commercial general building trade preparation.

The package is designed for contractor candidates who want a structured way to study both Mississippi-specific licensing material and the broad commercial construction subjects covered by the NASCLA examination. The included references address contractor business operations, project administration, jobsite management, contracts, concrete, masonry, structural systems, carpentry, roofing, excavation, accessibility, safety, building codes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, stormwater management, and other important areas of commercial construction.

Every rental book is highlighted and tabbed to help make the extensive reference library easier to organize and navigate. Open-book contractor examinations require more than access to the correct books. Candidates must recognize the subject of each question, determine which reference is most likely to contain the answer, locate the applicable section, and interpret the information efficiently.

The package includes Mississippi business and law preparation and NASCLA trade preparation with 6 months of course access. The courses provide an organized study path for reviewing exam topics, completing practice-oriented preparation, becoming familiar with the books, and identifying subjects that need additional attention.

The package price is $1,799. A $1,500 refundable rental-book deposit is collected with the order, making the total initial payment $3,299. The deposit is refundable when the rental books are returned within six months in similar condition. Please allow an additional 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed book package orders.

Exam Details

This package supports preparation for two separate contractor examination requirements. The Mississippi Law and Business Management examination covers the business, legal, financial, and administrative responsibilities involved in operating a contracting company in Mississippi. The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors measures knowledge across the principal technical and management areas of commercial general building construction.

Mississippi requires contractor applicants to complete the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination. Depending on the classification requested, an applicant may also be required to complete a trade examination. Candidates seeking the major Building Construction classification may choose the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors instead of the Mississippi Building Construction trade examination.

The NASCLA examination is a standardized trade examination accepted by Mississippi and other participating contractor licensing agencies. Passing candidates can use the NASCLA National Examination Database to send their examination transcript to participating jurisdictions. Each licensing agency continues to apply its own application, business, financial, qualifying-party, insurance, and classification requirements.

The commercial building examination covers a wide range of subjects, including general requirements, project management, jobsite management, site construction, concrete, masonry, metals, wood construction, thermal and moisture protection, roofing, openings, finishes, accessibility, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, safety, procurement, and contracting.

Passing the NASCLA examination does not automatically issue a Mississippi contractor license. The applicant must still complete the Mississippi State Board of Contractors application process, pass the required Mississippi Law and Business Management examination, and satisfy all requirements associated with the requested license classification.

Open Book Test

The Mississippi contractor examinations and the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors are open-book tests. Candidates are responsible for bringing the permitted reference materials and following the current examination rules for books, tabs, highlighting, underlining, bindings, notes, and supplemental materials.

The Mississippi Law and Business Management examination uses designated business and law reference material. The NASCLA trade examination uses a much larger technical library containing references for construction management, codes, safety, materials, building systems, and commercial contracting practices.

Open-book testing does not eliminate the need to study. Candidates may not have enough time to search every reference from the beginning. Effective preparation includes learning which book applies to each subject, understanding how the references are organized, and practicing how to move between indexes, tables of contents, code provisions, charts, tables, and technical illustrations.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books help create a practical navigation system. Tabs can make major chapters and construction divisions easier to locate, while highlighting can draw attention to selected definitions, procedures, requirements, and technical information. Candidates should use the books throughout the six-month course-access period so the organization of the reference library becomes familiar.

Testing rules may restrict removable tabs, loose papers, handwritten additions, or other materials. Candidates should review the current candidate bulletin before the exam and inspect every book to confirm that the reference set complies with the applicable test-center requirements.

Licensing Steps

1. Select the appropriate Mississippi contractor classification. Determine whether the Building Construction major classification matches the work the business intends to contract for, supervise, and perform.
2. Establish or register the applying business. Corporations, limited liability companies, and similar business entities must be properly registered and in good standing before applying.
3. Identify the qualifying party. The applicant must designate the individual who will satisfy the examination and experience requirements for the requested classification.
4. Prepare the required financial information. Mississippi commercial contractor applications require financial documentation supporting the applicant’s qualifications for licensure.
5. Obtain the required insurance. Prepare proof of the liability insurance required for the commercial contractor application.
6. Complete tax-registration requirements. Obtain the Mississippi tax identification information required for the applying business.
7. Submit the commercial contractor application. Provide the Mississippi State Board of Contractors with the application, qualifying-party information, supporting records, and required fees.
8. Receive examination eligibility. The Board reviews the qualifying-party information and submits the eligible candidate’s information to PSI.
9. Prepare for the Mississippi examination. Study contractor laws, business management, contracts, financial responsibilities, project administration, employment concerns, safety, and licensing requirements.
10. Apply for the NASCLA examination. Complete the NASCLA application process and receive approval before scheduling the commercial general building examination.
11. Pass the required examinations. Complete the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination and the NASCLA commercial building trade examination.
12. Send the NASCLA transcript. Use the NASCLA National Examination Database to send the passing trade-exam transcript to the Mississippi licensing authority.
13. Complete final application review. Respond to any requests for missing documents or additional information before the application is presented for approval.
14. Receive the license before contracting. Do not offer, bid, or perform work requiring a Mississippi contractor license until the license has been approved and issued.

State Requirements

Commercial contractor licensing in Mississippi is administered by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Commercial and residential contractors performing work within regulated classifications must obtain the appropriate license before contracting.

The Building Construction major classification includes commercial building construction and residential structures within the scope established by the Board. Mississippi accepts either the state Building Construction trade examination or the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors for this major classification.

All applicants must complete the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination. The NASCLA examination may replace the accepted trade examination, but it does not replace the state business examination or the remaining application requirements.

The applicant must identify a qualifying party who has the relevant construction experience and who completes the required examinations on behalf of the applying individual or business. Mississippi permits more than one qualifying party to be associated with an application, so one individual may qualify the trade classification while another completes the law and business examination.

Applicants operating as corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, or similar entities must be properly registered and in good standing. The legal business name on the contractor application should match the official business registration.

Commercial applicants must provide required tax identification information and evidence of general liability insurance. Applicants for a major classification must also demonstrate the financial qualifications established by the Board.

Passing the examinations is only one part of the licensing process. A completed application is reviewed by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors before a certificate of responsibility or contractor license is issued.

Local counties and municipalities may impose separate business-license, permit, inspection, zoning, or registration requirements. A Mississippi contractor license does not replace local approvals or project-specific construction permits.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: Mississippi NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management
  Mississippi-focused contractor reference covering licensing, business operations, law, financial management, contracts, and project administration.
• Included Rental Book: Construction Jobsite Management, 5th Edition
  Covers field supervision, jobsite planning, communication, documentation, construction safety, quality control, and site 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 provisions and commentary for 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 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, safety, insurance, 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 products.
• Included Rental Book: Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning – Level 1 Field Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, 2003
  Introduces materials, installation procedures, field practices, safety, and inspection concepts for unbonded post-tensioning.
• Included Rental Book: SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck, 3rd Edition
  Explains steel-deck storage, handling, placement, attachment, construction practices, and field coordination.
• Included Rental Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 2011, Dave Roberts
  Reviews excavation, trenching, grading, underground piping, equipment use, safety, estimating, and production practices.
• Included Rental Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition, 2014
  Covers gypsum products, wall and ceiling assemblies, 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 handling, erection, bridging, stability, and safety 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 materials, systems, 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 requirements 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, measurements, flashing, drainage, repair, and estimating.
• Included Rental Book: The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  Explains concrete preparation, placement, finishing, curing, quality control, and troubleshooting practices.
• Included Rental Book: Green Building Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, 2011, Michael Montoya
  Introduces sustainable sites, energy efficiency, water conservation, material selection, 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

Divide your preparation into Mississippi business and law study and NASCLA commercial building study. For the Mississippi examination, focus on licensing responsibilities, business organization, contracts, financial management, project administration, employment concerns, insurance, taxes, safety, and the laws and rules that apply to contractors.

For the NASCLA examination, organize the references by construction discipline. Before opening a book, identify which reference is most likely to contain the answer. This habit helps reduce unnecessary searching and creates a more consistent open-book exam strategy.

Use the rental books while completing the business and trade courses. When a topic is introduced, locate the related chapter, table, code section, formula, or illustration. Review the surrounding material so the subject becomes familiar in context.

Complete timed practice sessions with the references open. After answering a question, confirm the supporting information in the correct book. Keep track of the references used most often and the topics that require additional review.

Study across the full commercial building outline rather than concentrating only on familiar trades. Important subjects include project management, jobsite supervision, site construction, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel, structural steel, wood framing, roofing, accessibility, excavation, safety, building codes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, stormwater controls, procurement, and contracting.

The six-month course-access period gives candidates time to establish a regular preparation routine. Consistent study can improve subject recognition, technical vocabulary, book selection, navigation speed, and confidence with both the Mississippi and NASCLA material.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Mississippi contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, highlighted and tabbed rental references, and practice-oriented business and NASCLA courses.

The Mississippi business and law course helps candidates review contractor responsibilities, licensing concepts, contracts, financial management, insurance, taxes, project administration, and state-specific material. The NASCLA trade course provides structured preparation across the commercial construction subjects represented by the reference library.

The highlighted and tabbed books help turn a large collection of technical publications into a more manageable study system. Candidates can use the prepared references during course lessons, independent review, and timed practice to become familiar with the organization of each book.

Practice-oriented preparation can reveal weaker subject areas before test day. Candidates can use those results to adjust their study schedule, revisit difficult references, and spend additional time on unfamiliar construction topics.

1 Exam Prep does not guarantee a passing examination score, application approval, classification approval, or contractor license. The package provides organized books, structured study guidance, reference-navigation practice, and focused preparation to help candidates approach their licensing goals with greater confidence.

What is included in this rental package?

The package includes the complete highlighted and tabbed rental-book set, a Mississippi business and law course, a NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor trade course, and 6 months of course access.

How much does the package cost?

The package price is $1,799. A refundable $1,500 rental-book deposit is collected with the order, making the total initial payment $3,299.

How does the refundable deposit work?

The $1,500 deposit is refundable when the rental books are returned within six months 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 package includes 6 months of access to the Mississippi business and law course and the NASCLA trade course.

Are the books highlighted and tabbed?

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

Are the Mississippi contractor exams open book?

Yes. Mississippi contractor examinations are open book. Candidates must follow the current rules concerning permitted references, tabs, highlighting, markings, bindings, and other materials.

Does Mississippi accept the NASCLA examination?

Yes. A candidate for the major Building Construction classification may choose the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors instead of the Mississippi Building Construction trade exam.

Is the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam required?

Yes. Mississippi contractor applicants must pass the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination. Passing NASCLA replaces only the accepted trade examination for the applicable classification.

Does passing NASCLA automatically provide a Mississippi license?

No. Applicants must still complete the Mississippi licensing application and satisfy the qualifying-party, business, financial, insurance, tax, and documentation requirements.

How long does order processing take?

Please allow an additional 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed rental-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, business and trade courses, study guidance, and practice-oriented preparation.