Nevada General Building Contractor (B) - Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved

Prepare for the Nevada General Building Contractor (B) licensing examination with a comprehensive Books & Course Rental package designed to support organized study, practical exam preparation, and faster navigation of the references approved for use in the exam room. This package combines contractor exam preparation with three important building-code references: the International Building Code, 2018, ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, and ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries.

The package also includes the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada to support preparation for Nevada's Contractor Management Survey, commonly called the CMS or Business and Law examination. Nevada contractor licensing generally requires the qualifying individual to satisfy both the applicable trade examination and the Business and Law examination unless an approved waiver applies.

The Nevada B General Building examination covers a broad range of commercial and general building construction knowledge. Candidates should prepare for questions involving site work, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, drywall and finishes, safety, building codes, plan reading, estimating, and Nevada One Call requirements. Because the examination spans several unrelated construction trades, organized preparation is especially important.

The included rental books are highlighted and tabbed to support organized studying and faster reference navigation. The goal is to help you become familiar with the structure of each approved reference before exam day, so you can spend less time searching and more time applying the information you locate.

Package Price: $1,135.
Refundable Deposit: $450.
Total Initial Payment: $1,585.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved package orders.

Exam Details

The Nevada B General Building trade examination is administered by PSI for the Nevada State Contractors Board. The examination contains 80 questions, requires 56 correct answers to meet the listed passing score, and allows 180 minutes for completion.

The official examination content is broad because the B classification applies to general building construction involving multiple unrelated building trades or crafts. The current content distribution includes:

• Site Work — 6 questions: Preparation may involve construction-site considerations, excavation, grading, layout, and related site-work knowledge.
• Concrete — 12 questions: Candidates should understand concrete construction, placement, reinforcement, structural requirements, and applicable code provisions.
• Masonry — 6 questions: This area covers masonry construction principles and requirements applicable to general building work.
• Metals — 12 questions: Candidates should be familiar with metal components, structural applications, and construction practices.
• Carpentry — 7 questions: This portion evaluates knowledge of framing, wood construction, and related carpentry practices.
• Thermal and Moisture Protection — 9 questions: Candidates should understand materials and methods used to protect building assemblies from weather, water, and thermal transfer.
• Doors and Windows — 4 questions: This area addresses installation and construction considerations involving openings, doors, and windows.
• Drywall and Finishes — 4 questions: Candidates should be prepared for questions involving interior and exterior finishing systems.
• Safety — 5 questions: Construction safety knowledge forms an important part of the examination.
• General Code, Plan Reading and Estimating — 12 questions: Candidates should be able to understand applicable building-code information, interpret construction documents, and apply estimating principles.
• Nevada One Call — 3 questions: The examination also addresses Nevada requirements associated with excavation notification and underground utility safety.

Concrete, Metals, and General Code, Plan Reading and Estimating are among the largest sections of the examination, with 12 questions in each category. Together they account for a substantial portion of the test. A balanced study plan should still address every listed subject because the Nevada B examination evaluates the broad knowledge expected of a general building contractor.

Open Book Test

The Nevada B General Building trade examination permits specific approved code references in the examination room. The exam-room-approved references included in this package are the International Building Code, 2018, ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, and ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries.

These references are particularly relevant to the code, concrete, and masonry portions of the B examination. Having access to an approved book does not remove the need to understand the underlying construction concepts. Candidates should practice recognizing which reference is most likely to contain the information needed and then locating that information efficiently.

The Nevada CMS Business and Law examination is also open book. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is the basic approved study reference for that examination.

The included rental books are highlighted and tabbed to support faster navigation during study and testing. Repeated practice with the prepared books can help you become familiar with their organization, indexes, chapter arrangements, tables, and major code sections before you enter the examination room.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada B General Building examination is one part of the contractor licensing process administered by the Nevada State Contractors Board. Applicants should understand the general licensing sequence while preparing for testing.

1. Select the B General Building classification. The requested license classification should correspond to the type and scope of construction work the business intends to perform.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. The applicant must have a qualifying individual with the required skills and experience to qualify the business in the requested classification.
3. Document qualifying experience. The trade qualifying individual must provide documentation demonstrating the experience required by the Nevada State Contractors Board.
4. Submit the contractor license application. The completed application and applicable supporting documentation must be submitted to the Board.
5. Receive examination eligibility. The Board reviews the application and verifies the qualifying experience before providing the Examination Eligibility form needed to schedule testing.
6. Schedule the PSI examinations. Nevada contractor licensing examinations are administered through PSI.
7. Prepare for the B trade and CMS examinations. Candidates should study the applicable construction topics and practice using the approved references associated with each examination.
8. Complete the required examinations. The qualifying individual generally must satisfy the B trade examination and Business and Law examination requirements unless an applicable waiver is approved.
9. Complete the remaining licensing requirements. The Nevada State Contractors Board evaluates additional application and licensing requirements before a contractor license is issued.

State Requirements

Nevada defines a Class B General Building Contractor as a contractor whose principal contracting business involves the construction or remodeling of buildings or structures intended for the support, shelter, and enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or movable property. The work requires the use of more than two unrelated building trades or crafts, with the general building contractor acting as the prime contractor and construction or remodeling of the building serving as the primary purpose.

The trade qualifying individual generally must have at least four full years of qualifying experience during the 15 years immediately preceding the filing of the application. Qualifying experience can include work performed at the journeyman level or as a foreman, supervising employee, or contractor in the classification requested.

Nevada does not impose a general degree requirement for obtaining a contractor license. Training completed through an accredited college or university, or an equivalent program accepted by the Board, may be used to satisfy up to three years of the experience requirement when properly documented.

The qualifying individual must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the daily activities of a construction business, including field supervision, or the applying business must be represented by an appropriately qualified individual who fulfills that role.

Nevada generally requires a qualifying individual to complete the Business and Law examination and the trade examination specific to the classification requested unless the requirements for an examination waiver are met. Applicants for the full B General Building classification may also qualify for a trade examination waiver when the applicable requirements associated with the NASCLA Accredited General Building examination are satisfied.

Examination eligibility is not issued simply by purchasing exam preparation materials. The contractor application must first be submitted to the Nevada State Contractors Board, and the applicable experience requirement must be verified before the qualifying individual receives the information needed to schedule the Nevada examinations.

Reference Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  Included Rental Book: The 2018 International Building Code provides requirements addressing building construction, occupancy, fire and life safety, structural provisions, means of egress, building materials, and other code subjects relevant to the Nevada B General Building examination. This rental reference is highlighted and tabbed to support organized navigation.
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  Included Rental Book: This American Concrete Institute reference provides structural concrete requirements covering materials, design, reinforcement, detailing, construction, and related concrete provisions. It supports preparation for the concrete and structural portions of the B examination.
• ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  Included Rental Book: This masonry reference addresses requirements and specifications associated with masonry structures. It supports preparation for the masonry portion of the Nevada B General Building examination and related code-navigation questions.
• Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  This manual is included to support preparation for Nevada's separate Contractor Management Survey. It is the basic approved study reference for the state's Business and Law examination and addresses business management and construction-law subjects relevant to Nevada contractors.

Exam Room Approved Books

For the Nevada B General Building trade examination, this package includes the following exam-room-approved references:

• International Building Code, 2018
  Use this reference for applicable building-code requirements and general code questions represented on the B General Building examination.
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  This reference supports structural concrete code questions and is especially useful when preparing for the examination's significant concrete content.
• ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  This reference supports masonry-code navigation and the masonry knowledge represented on the B General Building examination.

For the Nevada Contractor Management Survey / Business and Law examination:

• Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  This manual is the approved reference used for Nevada's open-book Business and Law examination.

The rental books are highlighted and tabbed to make major sections easier to identify during preparation. Candidates should study with the books regularly rather than relying on the tabs alone. Knowing which reference to use, how the book is organized, and where major subjects are located can make reference navigation more efficient.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Nevada B General Building examination gives candidates 180 minutes to complete 80 questions. That works out to an average of slightly more than two minutes per question. Effective time management therefore matters, particularly on questions requiring calculations, plan interpretation, or code research.

A practical study plan should start with the official examination categories. Concrete, Metals, and General Code, Plan Reading and Estimating contain 12 questions each. Thermal and Moisture Protection contains nine, Carpentry contains seven, Site Work and Masonry contain six each, Safety contains five, Doors and Windows and Drywall and Finishes contain four each, and Nevada One Call contains three.

Do not treat an exam-room-approved reference as a substitute for trade knowledge. Much of the B examination evaluates practical construction knowledge across multiple trades. Candidates should understand construction methods and terminology well enough to recognize a question's subject and determine whether a code lookup is necessary.

For reference-based preparation, practice deciding which book is appropriate before beginning a search. A structural concrete question may send you to ACI 318-14, while a masonry-code issue may require ACI 530/530.1-13. Broader building-code requirements may require the International Building Code. Developing this decision-making habit can save time during a timed examination.

Use the highlighted and tabbed books throughout your preparation. Review the table of contents and index, locate major chapters and provisions, and practice finding information from sample scenarios. Reference navigation becomes more useful when it is practiced repeatedly rather than attempted for the first time on test day.

Business and Law should also receive dedicated preparation time. Nevada's CMS examination evaluates construction business management and Nevada-related legal concepts. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada provides the primary approved reference for that part of the licensing examination process.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Nevada General Building Contractor candidates organize a large amount of construction information into a more manageable preparation process. The B examination covers many different trades and subject areas, so a structured course can help you direct study time toward the topics represented on the official examination outline.

This Books & Course Rental package includes 6 months of course access, giving you time to develop a consistent study routine, revisit challenging topics, and continue practicing instead of trying to absorb the material in a single review period.

Trade-focused preparation helps reinforce knowledge in areas such as concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, moisture protection, finishes, safety, plan reading, and estimating. Practice-oriented review can also help you identify subjects that deserve additional attention before testing.

Reference navigation is another important part of 1 Exam Prep's approach. Because the Nevada B examination permits specific code references, candidates benefit from learning how to use those books efficiently. The highlighted and tabbed rental references are designed to support organized study while helping you become more familiar with the sections you may need to locate during the examination.

The included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada supports preparation for the separate CMS examination, allowing you to address both the trade and Business and Law portions of the Nevada contractor testing process within an organized preparation structure.

No exam preparation program can guarantee a passing result or contractor license approval. 1 Exam Prep is designed to provide structured guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation support, and a study framework that can help you approach the Nevada B General Building examination with greater familiarity and confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Nevada B General Building Contractor license cover?

The B classification applies to general building construction or remodeling requiring more than two unrelated building trades or crafts, where the licensee acts as the prime contractor and construction or remodeling of the building is the primary purpose.

How many questions are on the Nevada B General Building exam?

The B General Building trade examination contains 80 questions. The listed passing score is 56 correct answers, and candidates receive 180 minutes to complete the exam.

What subjects are covered on the Nevada B exam?

The exam covers Site Work, Concrete, Masonry, Metals, Carpentry, Thermal and Moisture Protection, Doors and Windows, Drywall and Finishes, Safety, General Code, Plan Reading and Estimating, and Nevada One Call.

Which books in this package are approved for the B trade exam room?

The exam-room-approved trade references included in this package are the International Building Code, 2018; ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary; and ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries.

Are the rental books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The included rental books are highlighted and tabbed to support organized studying and faster reference navigation.

Why is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada included?

Nevada generally requires a Business and Law examination in addition to the applicable trade examination unless a waiver applies. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is the basic approved reference for the open-book CMS examination.

How long is the included course access?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

What is the price of the Nevada B Books & Course Rental package?

The package price is $1,135. The refundable deposit is $450, making the total initial payment $1,585.

How long should I allow for my package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved package orders.

How much experience is generally required for Nevada contractor licensing?

The trade qualifying individual generally must have at least four full years of qualifying experience within the 15 years immediately preceding the application in the classification requested. Certain accepted education or training may satisfy a portion of the experience requirement.

Can the Nevada B trade examination be waived with NASCLA?

Nevada provides a trade examination waiver pathway for qualifying General Building applicants who have passed the applicable NASCLA Accredited General Building examination and satisfy the Nevada State Contractors Board's requirements. Other licensing requirements still apply.

Does this package guarantee that I will pass the exam or receive a Nevada contractor license?

No. This package provides study materials, course access, organized reference books, and preparation support. Examination results and contractor licensing decisions are determined through Nevada's official testing and licensing processes.