Nevada General Building Contractor (B) - Books & Courses Rental Package

Prepare for the Nevada General Building Contractor (B) licensing process with a comprehensive Books & Courses Rental Package built around the technical references used to study general building construction, structural concrete, masonry, sitework, excavation, drywall, steel joists, post-tensioning, OSHA safety, Nevada One Call requirements, concrete construction, and contractor business and law.

This rental package combines the Nevada B General Building trade references with the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada and 6 months of course access. It is designed for candidates who want an organized preparation package covering both technical General Building topics and the business and law portion of Nevada contractor licensing.

The package includes International Building Code, 2018, ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries, Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition, Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law, Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning - Level 1 Field Fundamentals, Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter 10th edition, and The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition.

The package contains both highlighted and tabbed books and material that is not highlighted and tabbed. Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law is not highlighted and tabbed. The remaining listed trade books are supplied in highlighted and tabbed format to support organized study and efficient review.

The package price is $1,735, plus a refundable deposit of $850, for a total of $2,585.

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Exam Details

The Nevada General Building Contractor (B) trade examination contains 80 questions. Candidates are allowed 3 hours to complete the examination, and the minimum passing score is 56 correct answers.

The General Building examination covers a broad range of construction subjects because the B classification involves building projects that require coordination of multiple unrelated trades. Preparation should include:

• Sitework and excavation
• Concrete
• Masonry
• Metals
• Carpentry
• Thermal and moisture protection
• Doors and windows
• Drywall and finishes
• Construction safety
• General building code
• Plan reading
• Estimating
• Nevada One Call concepts

The International Building Code provides the broad code foundation for the examination. ACI 318 supports structural concrete preparation, while ACI 530/530.1 supports structural masonry. The supplemental trade books expand preparation into subjects such as OSHA safety, steel joists, excavation, gypsum systems, post-tensioning, practical masonry, concrete workmanship, and underground utility awareness.

Open Book Test

The Nevada General Building Contractor trade examination permits specific code references inside the testing center. The exam-room references included with this rental package are:

• International Building Code, 2018
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
• ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries

The other trade references in the rental package are used for study and are not allowed inside the trade examination center. These include OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, Technical Digest No. 9, Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Gypsum Construction Handbook, Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law, the post-tensioning field fundamentals reference, Modern Masonry, and The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction.

Candidates should therefore use two different study strategies. Practice navigation with the IBC and ACI references because those books can be consulted during the trade examination. For study-only references, focus on understanding and recalling the information without depending on the book during testing.

The Nevada business and law portion has its own preparation requirements. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included in this package to support that separate area of contractor exam preparation.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada General Building Contractor examination is one part of the overall contractor licensing process. Applicants should organize trade preparation, business and law preparation, and licensing documentation together.

1. Confirm the B General Building classification. Make sure the requested classification matches the building construction or remodeling work the business intends to perform.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. The contractor application must designate the individual providing the applicable trade qualification.
3. Prepare qualifying experience documentation. Organize experience demonstrating applicable General Building work and coordination of multiple building trades.
4. Complete the contractor license application. Provide the required business, qualifying individual, experience, financial, and supporting information.
5. Submit the application for review. Examination eligibility is established through the Nevada contractor licensing process.
6. Prepare for the B General Building trade examination. Study building code, concrete, masonry, sitework, safety, structural systems, drywall, estimating, and related topics.
7. Prepare for Business and Law. Use the included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada and the course materials to prepare for the business portion of the licensing process.
8. Complete applicable examinations. Satisfy the examinations required for the contractor license application unless an approved waiver applies.
9. Complete remaining licensing requirements. Finish all other applicable requirements before the contractor license is issued.

State Requirements

The Nevada B General Building classification applies to contractors whose principal contracting business involves constructing or remodeling buildings or structures where the work requires coordination of multiple unrelated building trades or crafts.

The classification is broader than a single specialty trade. General Building projects can involve foundations, concrete, masonry, structural framing, roofing, doors, windows, drywall, finishes, sitework, and other building systems.

The qualifying individual must establish the applicable experience required for the classification. Nevada contractor licensing also involves business, financial, examination, application, and other requirements beyond simply passing the trade examination.

A General Building license does not automatically authorize direct performance of every specialty trade. Specialty work must be performed within the licensing authority applicable to that trade.

This rental package supports the examination-preparation side of the process by combining the General Building trade references with Nevada business and law material and 6 months of course access.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: International Building Code, 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed building-code reference supports preparation involving occupancy, construction types, fire protection, means of egress, building limitations, structural provisions, and other General Building requirements. It is included for exam-room reference use.
• Included Rental Book: ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  This highlighted and tabbed structural concrete reference covers reinforcement, structural members, concrete cover, development, anchorage, durability, and related reinforced-concrete requirements. It is included for exam-room reference use.
• Included Rental Book: ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  This highlighted and tabbed masonry reference supports preparation involving structural masonry, reinforcement, mortar, grout, construction provisions, and specifications. It is included for exam-room reference use.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference covers construction safety topics including fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, excavation, equipment, tools, material handling, and personal protective equipment. It is not allowed inside the trade examination center.
• Included Rental Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports study of steel joist and joist girder handling, erection, stability, placement, and field practices. It is not allowed inside the trade examination center.
• Included Rental Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference supports excavation, trenching, pipe installation, sitework, backfill, equipment, and related field construction methods. It is not allowed inside the trade examination center.
• Included Rental Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports preparation involving drywall, gypsum board, wall and ceiling assemblies, framing, fastening, finishing, and related gypsum construction methods. It is not allowed inside the trade examination center.
• Included Rental Material: Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law
  This material supports preparation involving underground utility marking, excavation notification, damage prevention, and Nevada One Call responsibilities. This material is not highlighted and tabbed and is not allowed inside the trade examination center.
• Included Rental Book: Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning - Level 1 Field Fundamentals
  This highlighted and tabbed study reference covers tendon placement, field handling, anchorage, stressing terminology, and other post-tensioning fundamentals. It is not allowed inside the trade examination center.
• Included Rental Book: Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter 10th edition
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports practical masonry preparation involving brick, block, stone, mortar, layout, tools, bonding, and field construction methods. It is not allowed inside the trade examination center.
• Included Rental Book: The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports concrete preparation involving materials, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, workmanship, and quality practices. It is not allowed inside the trade examination center.
• Included Rental Book: Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  This reference supports preparation for Nevada contractor business and law topics and complements the trade-specific study materials included with the package.

Exam Room Approved Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference is included for permitted General Building exam-room navigation.
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference is included for permitted structural concrete exam-room navigation.
• ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference is included for permitted structural masonry exam-room navigation.

The other listed trade references are study materials and are not allowed inside the trade examination center. Candidates should use those books to develop knowledge they can apply without direct reference access during the test.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong Nevada B study plan should combine General Building code navigation, practical construction knowledge, safety review, plan reading, calculations, and active recall.

Building Code preparation should focus heavily on the International Building Code. Review occupancy classifications, construction types, means of egress, fire protection, building limitations, structural provisions, and other major code subjects.

Concrete should be studied using ACI 318 and The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction. ACI 318 supports code-related preparation, while the contractor guide helps reinforce practical placement, finishing, curing, consolidation, and quality concepts.

Masonry should combine ACI 530/530.1 with Modern Masonry. Candidates should understand structural requirements while also building familiarity with practical masonry materials, tools, mortar, grout, brick, block, stone, and field methods.

Sitework and Excavation should include trenching, excavation, pipe work, backfill, equipment, underground utilities, and construction sequencing. Pipe and Excavation Contracting and Nevada One Call material support this area.

Metals should include steel joist and joist girder handling, erection, stability, and coordination. The included Technical Digest provides focused preparation in this area.

Drywall and Finishes should include gypsum board, walls, ceilings, framing, fastening, joints, finishing, and assembly concepts. The Gypsum Construction Handbook provides targeted review.

Post-Tensioning should include terminology, tendon handling, placement, anchors, stressing concepts, and field fundamentals.

Construction Safety should receive consistent preparation through OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926. Review fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, excavation hazards, equipment, tools, material handling, and personal protective equipment.

Because many supplemental books cannot be brought into the trade exam, active recall is important. Study a section, close the reference, answer practice questions, and return to the highlighted and tabbed material to review mistakes.

The exam-approved IBC and ACI books should receive timed navigation practice. Candidates should identify the subject first, select the correct book, and then locate the applicable provision efficiently.

Plan reading and estimating should also be part of the study routine. Practice interpreting dimensions, sections, elevations, schedules, symbols, quantities, areas, volumes, and other common construction information.

The included 6 months of course access provides a structured period for working through these trade subjects and Nevada business and law material. A consistent schedule can help candidates divide a broad General Building examination into manageable study categories.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada General Building Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, highlighted and tabbed rental books, and structured course access.

This Books & Courses Rental Package combines the Nevada General Building trade references with the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada, giving candidates materials for both major areas of contractor examination preparation.

The highlighted and tabbed trade books help make repeated study more organized. Candidates can return quickly to concrete, masonry, safety, excavation, drywall, steel, and other subjects when practice reveals an area needing additional review.

The three exam-room references can also be used for navigation practice. Becoming familiar with the International Building Code, ACI 318, and ACI 530/530.1 before testing helps candidates develop a more efficient process for code-based questions.

Study-only books are equally important because they reinforce subjects that candidates may need to answer without access to those references during the trade exam. Active recall, repeated review, and practice-oriented preparation help turn reference material into usable construction knowledge.

The 6 months of course access provides additional structure for balancing the broad General Building content with Nevada business and law preparation.

1 Exam Prep emphasizes practical preparation rather than guarantees. Candidates can use the package to identify weak subjects, organize study time, practice code navigation, strengthen trade knowledge, and build familiarity with the material associated with the Nevada General Building contractor licensing process.

What books are included in the Nevada B Books & Courses Rental Package?

The package includes the International Building Code 2018, ACI 318-14, ACI 530/530.1-13, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, Technical Digest No. 9, Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Gypsum Construction Handbook, Nevada One Call material, post-tensioning field fundamentals, Modern Masonry, The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, and Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada.

Are the rental books highlighted and tabbed?

The package contains highlighted and tabbed books as well as one listed item that is not highlighted and tabbed. Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law is not highlighted and tabbed.

Which trade books are allowed inside the Nevada B exam?

The International Building Code 2018, ACI 318-14, and ACI 530/530.1-13 are the exam-room trade references included with this rental package.

Are the other trade books allowed into the examination?

No. OSHA, Technical Digest No. 9, Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Gypsum Construction Handbook, Nevada One Call material, the post-tensioning reference, Modern Masonry, and The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction are study references and are not allowed inside the trade examination center.

Is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada included?

Yes. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included with this Books & Courses Rental Package.

How much course access is included?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

What is the rental package price?

The package price is $1,735, plus a refundable $850 deposit, for a total of $2,585.

Why are study-only references included?

The additional references support preparation in OSHA safety, excavation, drywall, steel joists, post-tensioning, practical masonry, concrete construction, and Nevada One Call topics that candidates should understand before the trade examination.

Why should I practice with the IBC and ACI books?

Repeated navigation practice can help candidates become more familiar with the organization of the approved code references and use them more efficiently when a technical lookup is needed.

How should I study the books that cannot enter the trade exam?

Study the material, close the reference, answer practice questions from memory, and then return to the highlighted and tabbed sections to review concepts that need additional work.

Does this package guarantee that I will pass the Nevada General Building exam?

No. The package provides rental references, course access, business and law material, and organized study support. Examination results depend on each candidate's knowledge, preparation, and performance.