Mississippi NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

Prepare for the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination and the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors with an Ultimate rental package designed for organized, open-book exam preparation. This package combines a comprehensive library of highlighted and tabbed rental books with Mississippi business and law preparation, NASCLA commercial building trade preparation, live classes, Application Service, and 1 year of course access.

The Mississippi NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package is built for candidates who want a structured way to review both state-specific contractor requirements and the broad technical subjects associated with commercial general building work. The included materials cover contractor business operations, project management, jobsite supervision, contracts, estimating, concrete, masonry, structural systems, carpentry, roofing, excavation, accessibility, construction safety, building codes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, stormwater management, and other major construction topics.

Each rental book is highlighted and tabbed to make the extensive reference library easier to organize and navigate. Open-book testing requires more than access to the correct publications. Candidates must recognize the subject being tested, select the most relevant reference, locate the appropriate chapter or code section, interpret the information, and manage their testing time effectively.

The included business and trade courses provide an organized study path through the examination material. Live classes add instructor-led review and another opportunity to strengthen difficult subjects. The one-year access period gives candidates time to work through the courses, become familiar with the references, complete practice-oriented preparation, and build a study schedule around work and personal responsibilities.

The Ultimate package price is $2,495. A $1,500 refundable rental-book deposit is collected with the order, bringing the total initial payment to $3,995. The deposit is refundable when the rental 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 contractor examination areas. The Mississippi Law and Business Management examination focuses on 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 major technical and management areas of commercial building construction.

All Mississippi contractor applicants are required to complete the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination. Depending on the classification requested, the applicant may also need a trade examination. Candidates pursuing Mississippi’s major Building Construction classification may use the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors instead of the Mississippi Building Construction trade examination.

The NASCLA commercial examination is a standardized trade test 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 agencies. Each state continues to apply its own licensing application, business, financial, experience, qualifying-party, insurance, and classification requirements.

The NASCLA examination addresses a broad range of commercial construction topics. The included reference set covers general requirements, project management, jobsite management, site construction, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel, structural steel, precast concrete, post-tensioning, wood framing, thermal and moisture protection, roofing, gypsum systems, accessibility, mechanical systems, electrical systems, safety, procurement, and contracting.

Passing the NASCLA examination does not automatically create 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 the requirements associated with the requested 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, highlighting, tabs, 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 larger technical library covering construction management, building materials, structural systems, safety, codes, building services, and commercial contracting practices.

An open-book format does not eliminate the need for detailed preparation. The reference library contains thousands of pages, and candidates cannot depend on reading complete chapters during the exam. They must be able to identify the subject of a question, select the correct reference, locate the appropriate section, and interpret the information efficiently.

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, technical requirements, procedures, tables, and reference points.

Candidates should use the books throughout the one-year course-access period. When completing practice questions, locate the supporting information in the applicable book and review the surrounding material. Repeated reference work helps connect construction knowledge with the location and organization of the information inside each publication.

Testing rules may restrict removable tabs, loose paper, handwritten additions, or other materials. Candidates should review the current examination bulletin and inspect every reference before the testing appointment to confirm compliance with test-center requirements.

Licensing Steps

1. Select the Mississippi contractor classification. Determine whether the major Building Construction classification matches the work the applicant intends to contract for, supervise, and perform.
2. Establish or register the applying business. Corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other business entities must be properly registered and in good standing.
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 the requested license.
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 contractor application. Provide the Mississippi State Board of Contractors with the application, qualifying-party information, supporting documentation, and applicable fees.
8. Receive examination eligibility. The Board reviews the submitted application information before the qualifying party completes the required state examinations.
9. Prepare for the Mississippi business examination. Review contractor law, business management, contracts, financial responsibilities, project administration, employment concerns, insurance, taxes, 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 general building trade examination.
12. Send the NASCLA transcript. Use the NASCLA National Examination Database to send the passing trade-examination result to the Mississippi licensing authority.
13. Complete final application review. Respond to requests for missing documentation or additional information before the license application is approved.
14. Receive the license before contracting. Do not offer, bid, or perform work requiring a Mississippi contractor license until the license has been 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 major Building Construction classification includes commercial building work and residential structures within the scope established by the Board. Mississippi accepts either its state Building Construction trade examination or the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors for this classification.

All applicants must complete the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination. Passing the NASCLA examination may satisfy the accepted trade-exam component, but it does not replace the Mississippi business examination or the remaining licensing requirements.

The applicant must identify a qualifying party who satisfies the experience and examination requirements for the classification. Mississippi allows multiple qualifying parties to be associated with a license, allowing one individual to qualify the trade classification while another completes the law and business examination when permitted.

Corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other applying entities must be properly registered. The legal name used on the contractor application should match the official business registration and supporting documents.

Commercial applicants must provide the required tax identification information, financial documentation, and proof of general liability insurance. 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 additional business-license, permit, zoning, inspection, 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 requirements 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 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 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 methods, 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, controls, and building-service systems for construction managers.

Test Information and Study Materials

Divide your preparation into Mississippi business and law study and NASCLA commercial construction 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 can reduce unnecessary searching and create a more consistent open-book testing strategy.

Use the rental books while completing the business and trade courses. When a subject is introduced, locate the related chapter, code provision, table, formula, or technical illustration. Reviewing the surrounding information can help candidates understand the topic in context rather than relying on an isolated highlighted passage.

Complete timed practice sessions with the reference books open. After answering each question, confirm the supporting information in the appropriate publication. Keep track of the books used most frequently and the topics that require additional review.

Use the live classes to reinforce challenging subjects and maintain a consistent preparation schedule. After each class, return to the related references and complete additional practice while the material is fresh.

Study across the full range of commercial building topics, including project management, jobsite supervision, site construction, concrete, masonry, structural steel, reinforcing systems, wood framing, roofing, accessibility, excavation, safety, building codes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, stormwater controls, procurement, and contracting.

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, live instruction, practice-oriented preparation, and Application Service.

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

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

Application Service is included with the Ultimate package to support candidates through the Mississippi contractor license application process. Final examination results, qualifying-party approvals, classifications, financial determinations, application reviews, and licensing decisions remain with the applicable authorities.

1 Exam Prep does not guarantee a passing score or license approval. The package provides organized materials, structured preparation, live review, reference-navigation practice, and application support to help candidates approach their Mississippi contractor licensing goals with greater confidence.

What is included in the Ultimate rental package?

The package includes the complete highlighted and tabbed rental-book set, the Mississippi business and law course, the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor trade course, live classes, Application Service, and 1 year of course access.

How much does the Ultimate package cost?

The package price is $2,495. A refundable $1,500 rental-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 Mississippi business and law course and the NASCLA trade course.

Are live classes included?

Yes. Live instructor-led classes 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.

Are the Mississippi contractor examinations open book?

Yes. The Mississippi contractor examinations are open book. Candidates must follow the current rules for 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 examination.

Is the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination required?

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

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with this Ultimate package to provide support during the Mississippi contractor license application process.

Does passing NASCLA automatically provide a Mississippi license?

No. Applicants must still complete the Mississippi licensing process and satisfy the qualifying-party, business, financial, insurance, tax, examination, 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, live classes, Application Service, study guidance, and practice-oriented preparation.