Mississippi Residential Builder - Book & Course Rental Package

Prepare for the Mississippi Residential Builder contractor examination with a coordinated package that combines professionally highlighted and tabbed rental books with 6 months of course access. This package is designed for experienced residential builders, qualifying parties, construction supervisors, project managers, carpenters, and trade professionals who want structured exam preparation supported by the same references used throughout their study.

The Mississippi Residential Builder - Book & Course Rental Package brings together nine references covering Mississippi contractor business and law, residential building-code requirements, federal construction safety, concrete, masonry, carpentry, wood trusses, excavation, and roofing. The coordinated set gives candidates a broad technical library for reviewing residential construction systems and practicing efficient open-book navigation.

Every included rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed. Important code provisions, definitions, construction methods, safety requirements, formulas, tables, business topics, and frequently reviewed subjects are marked to support focused study. The prepared references help candidates move between major chapters and commonly reviewed topics more efficiently.

The package also includes 6 months of course access. The course provides organized study guidance, residential construction review, practice-oriented preparation, and reference-navigation support. Candidates can work through building-code topics, concrete, masonry, framing, trusses, excavation, roofing, safety, and contractor business subjects while using the same highlighted and tabbed books included in the rental set.

The complete rental book set may be kept for six months from the date it is received. A $650 refundable deposit applies 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.

Package Cost: $849.00

Refundable Book Deposit: $650.00

Total Due: $1,499.00

Exam Details

The Mississippi Residential Builder contractor examination evaluates knowledge associated with residential construction, building-code compliance, jobsite safety, concrete, masonry, framing, roof systems, wood trusses, excavation, estimating, and contractor business responsibilities.

Candidates should combine practical residential construction experience with repeated study of the listed references. Examination questions may require direct code lookup, interpretation of construction methods, identification of suitable materials, application of safety rules, completion of calculations, or understanding of contractor business practices.

The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021, is the primary residential code reference included in this package. It supports preparation involving building planning, foundations, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, means of egress, structural requirements, fire protection, and residential building systems.

Residential-code questions may involve minimum dimensions, structural conditions, framing requirements, wall bracing, roof assemblies, stairways, guards, handrails, emergency escape openings, foundations, drainage, or other code-based construction details.

Candidates should become familiar with the organization of the code and learn how to move between chapters, definitions, tables, figures, exceptions, and related sections. Some questions may involve direct lookup, while others may require practical construction knowledge and interpretation.

The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition, supports review of concrete materials, proportioning, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, testing, quality control, and practical field procedures.

Residential builders may encounter concrete work involving footings, slabs, foundation walls, porches, steps, driveways, additions, and structural components. Candidates should understand how site preparation, weather, placement, consolidation, finishing, and curing affect completed concrete work.

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

Masonry questions may involve bonding patterns, wall construction, reinforcement, mortar selection, control joints, flashing, lintels, veneer, block work, brickwork, stonework, or material handling. Candidates should review both written methods and technical illustrations.

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

Carpentry review may include floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, openings, headers, fastening, sheathing, stairs, trim, doors, windows, and coordination between structural and finish components.

BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025, supports preparation involving jobsite handling, storage, installation, temporary restraint, bracing, lifting, alignment, and safe erection of wood trusses.

Roof and floor trusses require proper handling and bracing throughout installation. Candidates should understand the importance of temporary restraint, installation sequence, lifting practices, alignment, permanent bracing, and following project documents.

Pipe and Excavation Contracting supports preparation involving excavation methods, trenching, grading, pipe installation, soil conditions, equipment, dewatering, backfilling, compaction, estimating, and field operations.

Residential construction may involve utility trenches, drainage systems, site preparation, foundation excavation, backfill, grading, and underground piping. Candidates should understand how excavation work affects safety, drainage, structural performance, and project coordination.

Roofing Construction and Estimating supports preparation involving roof systems, materials, slopes, flashing, underlayment, drainage, measurements, quantities, installation methods, and estimating.

Roofing questions may involve roof geometry, material quantities, flashing details, ventilation, drainage, underlayment, coverings, slopes, penetrations, and installation practices.

The Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, supports review of construction-safety requirements involving fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, excavation, personal protective equipment, tools, electrical hazards, material handling, and general jobsite responsibilities.

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

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

Open Book Test

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

An open-book examination still requires detailed preparation. Having the correct references available does not help when a candidate cannot identify the proper book, locate an effective search term, interpret a technical table, recognize an exception, or apply the information within the available testing time.

The included rental books are professionally highlighted and tabbed to support efficient navigation. Highlighting identifies important code provisions, construction methods, safety requirements, definitions, calculations, tables, and business topics.

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

Questions involving foundations, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, egress, structural framing, or residential-code requirements may lead to the International Residential Code.

Concrete questions may require The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, while masonry questions may require Modern Masonry.

Framing, tools, doors, windows, stairs, roof framing, and general building-method questions may lead to Carpentry and Building Construction.

Truss handling, storage, lifting, temporary restraint, installation, or bracing questions may require the BCSI guide. Excavation, trenching, grading, piping, backfill, or compaction questions may lead to Pipe and Excavation Contracting.

Roofing materials, quantities, flashing, slope, ventilation, drainage, or estimating questions may require Roofing Construction and Estimating. Safety questions may require 29 CFR Part 1926, while business questions may require the NASCLA Mississippi guide.

Practice identifying the central subject of each question before opening a reference. Selecting the correct book first can reduce unnecessary searching and improve time management.

Complete timed lookup exercises using the entire rental set. Identify the subject, select the most appropriate book, locate the applicable section, and confirm the answer by reading the surrounding material.

Licensing Steps

1. Confirm the appropriate classification. Determine that the Mississippi Residential Builder classification matches the residential construction 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 residential construction experience. Organize project information involving foundations, framing, roofing, masonry, concrete, excavation, 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 review.
8. Receive examination eligibility. Follow the examination registration and scheduling instructions after authorization to test is issued.
9. Order the rental package. Allow up to 15 business days for processing before beginning full reference-based preparation.
10. Review every prepared tab. Learn what each tab identifies and study the highlighted material before relying on the references during timed practice.
11. Use the online course. Review residential code, concrete, masonry, carpentry, trusses, excavation, roofing, safety, and contractor business topics.
12. Complete timed practice. Work through technical questions, calculations, code lookups, and reference-navigation exercises under structured conditions.
13. Schedule the required examinations. Select an available examination date and authorized testing location.
14. Take the 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 residential construction work their business intends to perform.

The qualifying party must have a relationship with the applicant that satisfies 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 review process.

Mississippi contractor applicants must complete the applicable examination requirements. The Residential Builder 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.

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

Local requirements can vary by project location. Contractors should confirm the applicable permitting, inspection, code, utility, 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: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021
  A residential code reference covering building planning, foundations, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, means of egress, structural requirements, fire protection, and residential systems.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations—29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with Latest Available Amendment
  A federal construction-safety reference covering fall protection, excavation, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, tools, material handling, and jobsite responsibilities.
• Included Rental Book: The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  A concrete reference covering materials, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, testing, durability, quality control, and practical construction procedures.
• 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, reinforcement, openings, flashing, joints, and field applications.
• Included Rental Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  A construction reference covering tools, materials, layout, framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, doors, windows, interior systems, and exterior finishes.
• Included Rental Book: BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025
  A truss-installation reference covering handling, storage, lifting, installation, temporary restraint, bracing, alignment, and jobsite safety practices.
• Included Rental Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 2011
  A field reference covering excavation, trenching, grading, pipe installation, soil conditions, dewatering, backfilling, compaction, equipment, estimating, and site operations.
• Included Rental Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  A roofing reference covering roof systems, materials, slopes, flashing, underlayment, ventilation, drainage, quantities, installation methods, and estimating.

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, illustrations, formulas, and terminology.

The $650 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 residential code, concrete, masonry, framing, wood trusses, excavation, roofing, construction safety, and contractor business law.

Practice navigating the International Residential Code by chapter, definition, table, figure, structural subject, building component, and index term.

Study foundations, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, openings, fastening, sheathing, and load paths as connected residential systems.

Review concrete and masonry separately. Study materials, placement, curing, finishing, mortar, reinforcement, flashing, joints, openings, and construction methods.

Review truss handling and bracing as a dedicated subject. Learn the importance of proper unloading, storage, lifting, temporary restraint, alignment, installation sequence, and permanent bracing.

Study excavation and roofing through both practical and estimating perspectives. Review trenching, grading, dewatering, backfill, compaction, roof geometry, flashing, slopes, drainage, ventilation, quantities, and installation methods.

Study OSHA requirements alongside residential construction activities. Connect fall protection, ladder safety, excavation, scaffolding, personal protective equipment, tools, and material handling with common jobsite conditions.

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

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Mississippi Residential Builder candidates organize a broad technical examination into manageable areas of study. This Book & Course Rental Package combines a complete highlighted and tabbed reference library with 6 months of course access.

The professionally prepared references support efficient navigation through residential code, concrete, masonry, carpentry, trusses, excavation, roofing, construction safety, and contractor business topics.

Six months of course access provides structured study guidance, residential construction review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and a framework for revisiting difficult subjects.

The rental format provides access to the full listed reference set without requiring candidates to purchase every book. The six-month rental period allows time to study, complete course material, practice open-book navigation, and prepare for the applicable examinations.

Trade-focused review helps candidates connect hands-on residential building experience with the terminology used in codes, technical guides, safety regulations, calculations, and contractor examination questions.

This 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 Book & Course Rental Package?

The package includes nine professionally highlighted and tabbed rental books and 6 months of course access.

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 is the course available?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

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 $650 deposit is refundable when all books are returned within six months in similar condition.

What is the total amount due?

The package costs $849.00, plus the $650.00 refundable deposit, for a total due of $1,499.00.

Is the Mississippi Residential Builder 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.

Is Application Service included?

No. Application Service and licensing assistance are not included with this Book & Course 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 purchasing the package 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.