NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam - Book Rental
NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam – Book Rental
The NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam – Book Rental offered through 1 Exam Prep provides the complete reference set required for the NASCLA Accredited Commercial General Building Contractor examination. This exam is recognized by multiple state licensing boards and is administered under the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) guidelines. The rental package includes core reference materials such as the NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management, the International Building Code, and other construction, safety, and estimation standards essential for exam compliance. It serves candidates seeking reciprocity across participating states for commercial general building licensure. 1 Exam Prep aligns this program with contractor licensing requirements, enabling candidates to study and test according to NASCLA and CILB-approved content for the Commercial General Building scope.
NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Book Rental Package
All Packages Include Refundable Deposit
Package Pricing:
Total Cost: $1,699.00 (most affordable option)
Refundable Deposit: $1,400 (if books are returned in similar condition within 6 months)
Total: $3,099.00
What’s Included in the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Book Rental Package?
- Highlighted and Tabbed Books: Pre-tabbed and highlighted references for quick navigation during the open-book exam.
- 6-Month Online Exam Prep Course: A comprehensive, self-study course covering all NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam topics.
- 6-Month Book Rental Access: Access to all required books during you rental period.
- Refundable Deposit: $1,400 refunded (via check) if books are returned in similar condition within 6 months of delivery.
- Total Cost: $1,699.00
Upgrade Your Package - Add Instructor-Led Virtual Classes:
Take your preparation to the next level with weekly live, instructor-led virtual classes for an additional $200.00.
This Upgraded Package Includes:
- Weekly Live Virtual Classes (6 months): Get real-time guidance from an expert instructor, ask questions, and reinforce key concepts in a structured learning environment. Virtual classes are recorded and available for on-demand viewing, so you can review anytime at your convenience. See Class Schedule.
- Highlighted and Tabbed Books: Pre-tabbed and highlighted references for quick navigation during the open-book exam.
- 6-Month Online Exam Prep Course: Access to our self-study NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor course to supplement live classes.
- 6-Month Book Rental Access: Use all required books for the duration of your rental period.
- Refundable Deposit: $1,400 refundable deposit if books are returned in similar condition within 6 months of delivery.
- Total Cost: $1,899.00
How to Upgrade:
Select "Add Live-Instructor Led Virtual Classes" from the drop-down menu above.
*Please allow an additional 15 business days on tabbed and highlighted book package orders.*
Included Exam Books:
This complete set of highlighted and tabbed books includes all required references for the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam:
- Construction Jobsite Management, 5th Edition
- Construction Project Management, 5th Edition
- ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
- BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025
- NASCLA Contractors' Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Basic 14th ed.
- Erectors' Manual - Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of Pre Cast Concrete Products, 1999, 2nd Edition
- Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning - Level 1 Field Fundamentals, 2003, 3rd Edition
- SDI (Steel Deck Institute) Manual of Construction with Steel Deck, 3rd ed.
- Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 2011, Dave Roberts
- Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition, 2014
- Placing Reinforcing Bars, Recommended Practices,10th edition
- Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 3rd Edition, 2008
- Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 9th Edition
- Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction 10th Edition
- Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with latest available amendments
- Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016 (Student Edition), John L. Feirer and Mark D. Feirer
- ICC 117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2017
- Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson
- The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th ed.
- Green Building Fundamentals, Michael Montoya, 2011, 2nd edition
- International Building Code, 2021 Edition
- Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan - A Guide for Construction Sites
- ANSI/EIMA 99-A-2017: Standard Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage, 2017
- Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers,
4th Edition, 2023
Why Choose This Book Rental Package?
Prepare confidently for the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam with pre-tabbed and highlighted books, allowing for efficient navigation during the open-book exam. Gain the knowledge you need with expert-designed online content and optional live instruction tailored to your needs.

