Mississippi Remodeling Contractor - Book Rental Package

Prepare for the Mississippi Remodeling contractor examination with a complete six-month rental set of professionally highlighted and tabbed references. The Mississippi Remodeling Contractor - Book Rental Package brings together seven books covering contractor business and law, federal construction safety, carpentry, finish carpentry, building-code requirements, concrete, and masonry.

This package is designed for experienced remodelers, carpenters, qualifying parties, supervisors, project managers, and construction professionals who want access to an organized exam-reference library without purchasing every title. The coordinated rental set supports technical study, business-law review, and open-book reference-navigation practice.

Remodeling contractor exam preparation may involve building-code provisions, framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, doors, windows, finish work, concrete, masonry, construction safety, contracts, estimating, project management, and contractor business responsibilities. Candidates should connect practical remodeling experience with the terminology, standards, and methods presented in the listed references.

Every included rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed. Important code provisions, definitions, construction methods, safety requirements, tables, business topics, and frequently reviewed sections are marked to support focused study and more efficient book navigation.

The six-month rental period begins when the books are received. A $500 refundable deposit applies to the complete rental set and is returned when all books are returned within six months in similar condition. Please allow up to 15 business days for Book Rental Package orders.

Book Rental Package Cost: $895

Refundable Book Deposit: $500

Total Due: $1,395

Exam Details

The Mississippi Remodeling contractor examination evaluates knowledge associated with building construction, remodeling practices, carpentry, finish work, concrete, masonry, construction safety, building-code requirements, and contractor business responsibilities.

Candidates should prepare by combining practical construction experience with repeated use of the listed references. Examination questions may involve direct code lookup, interpretation of construction methods, identification of approved materials, application of safety requirements, or understanding of contractor business practices.

The International Building Code, 2021 Edition, is the primary code reference included in this package. It supports review of occupancy classifications, construction types, fire-resistance requirements, means of egress, accessibility, interior finishes, structural provisions, materials, and safeguards during construction.

Remodeling projects often involve existing buildings, altered layouts, new openings, stairs, walls, doors, windows, structural components, interior finishes, and changes that may affect life-safety requirements. Candidates should learn how to identify the main code subject before beginning a reference search.

Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016, supports preparation involving tools, materials, layout, framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, doors, windows, interior systems, exterior finishes, and general construction methods.

This reference helps connect hands-on remodeling experience with formal construction terminology. Candidates may use it to review how building systems are assembled, how materials are selected, and how common framing and finish components are installed.

Finish Carpenter’s Manual supports detailed review of trim, molding, doors, windows, cabinetry, built-ins, layout, fitting, fastening, and precision finish work. Finish carpentry requires close attention to dimensions, alignment, joints, fastening methods, material movement, and completed appearance.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition, supports preparation involving cementitious materials, aggregates, mixture proportioning, batching, mixing, placement, consolidation, curing, strength, durability, testing, and quality control.

Remodeling contractors may encounter concrete work involving slabs, footings, porches, steps, additions, repairs, equipment pads, and structural modifications. Candidates should understand how materials, placement conditions, curing, and testing affect finished concrete performance.

Modern Masonry—Brick, Block, Stone supports preparation involving masonry materials, mortar, brick, concrete block, stone, tools, layout, reinforcement, openings, walls, and practical construction methods.

Masonry review may include material selection, bonding patterns, wall construction, reinforcement, mortar properties, flashing, joints, openings, and field techniques. Candidates should study both the written procedures and the diagrams used to explain masonry work.

The Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, supports preparation involving federal construction-safety requirements. Remodeling contractors may need to review fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, tools, demolition, material handling, and general jobsite responsibilities.

The NASCLA Mississippi Business and Law guide supports preparation involving contractor licensing, business organization, estimating, bidding, contracts, project management, financial management, taxes, employment responsibilities, insurance, safety, risk management, and contractor operations.

The Remodeling trade examination and the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination address different areas. The trade examination focuses on technical construction knowledge, while Business and Law focuses on the legal, financial, and administrative responsibilities of operating a contracting company.

Open Book Test

Mississippi contractor examinations administered through PSI are open book. Candidates must bring the permitted references and follow current testing rules for approved titles, editions, highlighting, tabs, markings, notes, and supplemental materials.

An open-book format still requires detailed preparation. Having the correct books available does not help when a candidate cannot identify the appropriate reference, locate an effective index term, interpret a technical provision, recognize an exception, or apply the information within the available testing time.

The included rental books are professionally highlighted and tabbed to support more efficient navigation. Highlighting identifies important provisions, construction methods, safety requirements, definitions, tables, and business topics. Tabs divide the books into major chapters and frequently reviewed subject areas.

Candidates should review every prepared tab before examination day. Learn what each tab identifies, read the surrounding material, and practice moving between tables of contents, indexes, chapter headings, definitions, illustrations, and technical tables.

Questions involving occupancy, construction type, fire resistance, means of egress, accessibility, interior finishes, structural provisions, or safeguards during construction may lead to the International Building Code.

Questions involving framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, doors, windows, tools, materials, or general building methods may lead to Carpentry and Building Construction.

Detailed questions involving trim, molding, cabinetry, fitting, fastening, joints, or precision interior installation may require Finish Carpenter’s Manual.

Concrete questions may involve materials, mixture proportioning, placement, consolidation, curing, durability, testing, or quality control. Masonry questions may involve brick, block, stone, mortar, reinforcement, openings, walls, tools, or layout.

Construction-safety questions may require 29 CFR Part 1926. Business, estimating, contract, financial, and licensing questions may require the NASCLA Mississippi guide.

Practice identifying the central subject of each question before opening a book. Selecting the correct reference first can reduce unnecessary searching. Candidates should also practice related terminology because examination wording may differ from the words used in a book’s index.

Complete timed reference exercises with the full rental set. Identify the subject, select the correct reference, locate an applicable section, and read enough surrounding material to confirm the answer.

Licensing Steps

1. Confirm the appropriate classification. Determine that the Mississippi Remodeling classification matches the construction and improvement services the business intends to provide.
2. Select the qualifying party. Identify the person who will qualify the business and complete the required examinations.
3. Document remodeling experience. Organize project information involving carpentry, framing, finish work, concrete, masonry, structural modifications, supervision, or project management.
4. Choose the applicant structure. Determine whether the application will be submitted by an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or another accepted business entity.
5. Prepare the contractor application. Gather the requested business, ownership, qualifying-party, experience, financial, insurance, reference, and supporting information.
6. Submit the application. Send the completed filing to the Mississippi State Board of Contractors for review.
7. Respond to application requests. Provide missing documents, corrections, explanations, or additional information requested during the review process.
8. Receive examination eligibility. Follow the examination registration and scheduling instructions after authorization to test is issued.
9. Obtain the rental references. Order the package early enough to allow for processing and study time.
10. Review the highlighted and tabbed books. Learn the purpose of every tab and study the surrounding material before relying on the prepared references.
11. Prepare for the trade examination. Review building code, carpentry, finish work, concrete, masonry, and construction safety.
12. Prepare for Business and Law. Review contractor licensing, estimating, contracts, project management, finance, insurance, employment, and risk-management topics.
13. Complete timed practice. Work through technical questions, calculations, code lookups, and reference-navigation exercises under structured conditions.
14. Take the required examinations. Bring acceptable identification and only the references and materials permitted under current testing rules.
15. Complete outstanding requirements. Submit any remaining records, corrections, or supporting materials requested during final review.
16. Receive licensing approval. Passing the examinations does not automatically issue a contractor license. The complete application and supporting documentation must also be approved.
17. Maintain the license. After issuance, the contractor is responsible for renewals, insurance, business records, taxes, permits, safety obligations, and ongoing compliance.
18. Return the rental books. Return the complete set within six months in similar condition to qualify for the refundable deposit.

State Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors administers the applicable contractor licensing process. Applicants should select the classification that accurately reflects the remodeling work their business intends to perform.

The qualifying party must have a relationship with the applicant that satisfies the applicable requirements. Depending on the business structure, the qualifying party may be an owner, officer, executive staff member, or responsible managing employee.

The contractor application may require business-registration information, ownership records, qualifying-party documentation, detailed project experience, references, financial information, insurance records, and other supporting materials.

Application information should be accurate and consistent across company filings, ownership records, experience documents, and supporting materials. Missing or conflicting information can affect the application review process.

Mississippi contractor applicants must complete the applicable examination requirements. The Remodeling trade examination addresses technical construction knowledge, while the Law and Business Management examination addresses contractor business and legal responsibilities.

Passing the examinations is one part of the licensing process. Applicants must also satisfy the application, documentation, experience, financial, insurance, and final approval requirements.

Remodeling contractors may also be responsible for local permits, inspections, adopted building codes, zoning requirements, employee safety, insurance, tax registrations, and project-specific approvals.

Local requirements may vary by project location. Contractors should confirm applicable permitting, inspection, code, and zoning requirements before beginning regulated work.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition
  A Mississippi contractor business reference covering licensing, business organization, estimating, bidding, contracts, project management, financial management, taxes, employment responsibilities, insurance, safety, risk management, and contractor operations.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations—29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with Latest Available Amendment
  A federal construction-safety reference covering fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, tools, demolition, material handling, and jobsite responsibilities.
• Included Rental Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  A construction reference covering tools, materials, layout, framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, doors, windows, interior systems, exterior finishes, and general building practices.
• Included Rental Book: Finish Carpenter’s Manual, Jim Tolpin, 1993
  A finish-carpentry reference covering trim, molding, doors, windows, cabinetry, built-ins, layout, fitting, fastening, and precision interior installation methods.
• Included Rental Book: International Building Code, 2021
  A building-code reference covering occupancy, construction types, fire resistance, means of egress, accessibility, interior finishes, structural provisions, materials, and safeguards during construction.
• Included Rental Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  A concrete reference covering materials, mixture proportioning, batching, mixing, placement, consolidation, curing, durability, strength, testing, and quality control.
• Included Rental Book: Modern Masonry—Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 9th or 10th Edition
  A masonry reference covering materials, mortar, brick, block, stone, tools, layout, walls, openings, reinforcement, construction methods, and practical field applications.

All included rental books are professionally highlighted and tabbed. Candidates should study the prepared sections and become familiar with each reference’s index, chapters, definitions, tables, diagrams, formulas, and terminology.

The $500 refundable deposit applies to the complete rental set. All books must be returned within six months from the date they are received and must remain in similar condition for the deposit to be refunded.

Protect the books from water damage, missing pages, torn covers, damaged bindings, unauthorized attachments, excessive writing, and other alterations. Please allow up to 15 business days for Book Rental Package orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

Create a study schedule that divides preparation into building-code navigation, carpentry, finish work, concrete, masonry, construction safety, and contractor business law.

Practice navigating the International Building Code by chapter, definition, table, occupancy, construction type, egress subject, material, and index term. Review how general provisions connect with specific requirements and exceptions.

Study carpentry as a group of connected systems. Review floors, walls, roofs, stairs, doors, windows, trim, finishes, layout, fastening, and material selection while connecting practical experience with the written references.

Study concrete and masonry separately. Review materials, mixing, placement, consolidation, curing, durability, mortar, brick, block, stone, reinforcement, openings, and construction methods.

Study OSHA requirements alongside remodeling activities. Connect fall protection, ladder safety, scaffolding, electrical hazards, personal protective equipment, demolition, tools, and material handling with common project conditions.

Use timed lookup exercises with the complete rental set. Identify the main subject, select the correct reference, locate an effective search term, and confirm the answer by reading the surrounding material.

When reviewing a missed question, determine whether the difficulty resulted from limited construction knowledge, selecting the wrong reference, using an ineffective index term, overlooking an exception, or misreading the question.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Mississippi Remodeling contractor candidates begin their preparation with an organized rental library covering building code, carpentry, finish work, concrete, masonry, construction safety, and contractor business law.

The professionally highlighted and tabbed references support efficient navigation through code chapters, technical tables, safety regulations, construction methods, and business topics.

Renting the books together reduces the need to purchase and locate each title separately. The coordinated set provides a practical foundation for independent study and repeated open-book navigation exercises.

The six-month rental period gives candidates time to review the references, practice lookup skills, prepare for the applicable examinations, and work through the contractor licensing process.

Trade-focused preparation helps candidates connect practical remodeling experience with the formal terminology used in building codes, safety regulations, construction references, and contractor examination questions.

Practice-oriented study encourages active use of the books. Candidates can work on selecting the correct reference, locating applicable information, interpreting technical requirements, and confirming answers under timed conditions.

This rental package does not guarantee a passing score, examination eligibility, licensing approval, or license issuance. Results depend on the candidate’s construction experience, preparation, technical understanding, reference-navigation skills, examination performance, and completion of licensing requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Mississippi Remodeling Book Rental Package?

The package includes seven professionally highlighted and tabbed rental books covering Mississippi Business and Law, OSHA safety, carpentry, finish carpentry, building code, concrete, and masonry.

Are the rental books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. Every included rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and efficient open-book exam navigation.

How long can I keep the rental books?

The complete rental set may be kept for six months from the date the books are received.

How does the refundable deposit work?

The $500 deposit is refundable when all books are returned within six months in similar condition.

What is the total amount due?

The package costs $895, plus the $500 refundable deposit, for a total due of $1,395.

Is the Mississippi Remodeling contractor examination open book?

Yes. Candidates may use permitted references during the examination, subject to current testing rules for approved titles, editions, markings, tabs, and materials.

Does this package include online course access?

No. This product includes the seven listed rental books only.

Is Application Service included?

No. Application Service and licensing assistance are not included with this Book Rental Package.

Does the package include business formation or EIN filing?

No. Business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance services are not included.

How long should I allow for the order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for Book Rental Package orders.

Does renting the books guarantee a passing score?

No. Examination results depend on the candidate’s construction experience, preparation, technical knowledge, reference-navigation skills, and performance on test day.

Does passing the examinations automatically issue a contractor license?

No. Passing the required examinations is one part of the licensing process. The completed application and supporting documentation must also be reviewed and approved.