New Mexico NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Books & Courses Rental

Prepare for the New Mexico NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam with a complete books and courses rental package designed to bring your reference materials and structured exam preparation together. This package includes the listed commercial construction reference books, professional book preparation with highlighting and tabs, and 6 months of course access to support organized study for the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors.

The NASCLA commercial examination covers a broad range of construction knowledge, including project management, site construction, safety, structural concrete, masonry, metals, wood construction, accessibility, roofing, building codes, mechanical and electrical systems, and procurement and contracting requirements. Candidates preparing for an open-book examination need more than access to the references. They also need familiarity with how the books are organized and practice locating information efficiently.

This rental package gives you the opportunity to work with the listed reference library throughout your preparation period. All rental books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation, helping you build familiarity with important sections while developing a consistent find-and-confirm approach to open-book questions.

New Mexico is a participating jurisdiction that accepts the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors for applicable licensing purposes. Passing the NASCLA exam can satisfy an accepted trade examination requirement, but New Mexico applicants must also complete the remaining licensing requirements associated with their classification and qualifying-party status.

Package Price: $2,734

Refundable Deposit: $1,000 when the rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.

Total Initial Payment: $3,734

Order Processing: Please allow an additional 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed book package orders.

Exam Details

The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is a standardized commercial construction trade examination accepted by participating licensing agencies. The New Mexico Construction Industries Division is one of the participating agencies that accepts the NASCLA commercial examination.

• Exam: NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors
• Number of Questions: 115
• Time Allowed: 330 minutes
• Minimum Passing Score: 70%, or 81 correct answers

The examination covers General Requirements, Site Construction, Concrete, Masonry, Metals, Wood, Thermal and Moisture Protection, Doors, Windows and Glazing, Finishes, Mechanical and Plumbing Systems, Electrical Systems, and Procurement and Contracting Requirements.

Because the test covers so many commercial construction disciplines, candidates should avoid concentrating only on their strongest trade area. Effective preparation includes reviewing unfamiliar topics, practicing application-based questions, and learning which reference addresses each major subject.

Time management is also important. With 115 questions and 330 minutes available, lengthy searches can reduce the time available for other questions. Practicing with the actual reference library helps candidates develop a more efficient system for determining when a lookup is necessary and where to begin searching.

Open Book Test

The NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination is an Open Book Test. Candidates may use approved reference materials according to the applicable examination rules.

Open-book testing rewards candidates who understand both the construction material and the organization of their reference library. Having dozens of books available will not help if every question requires a long search through several unrelated references. A stronger approach is to recognize the subject first, identify the most appropriate book, and use the reference to confirm a specific technical detail.

The books included in this rental package are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. Candidates should use those features as navigation aids while studying. Become familiar with the table of contents, index, definitions, chapters, code sections, technical tables, and terminology used by each reference.

New Mexico's open-book examination rules allow approved references to be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. References containing writing are not permitted. Additional loose or attached papers are also prohibited. Permanent tabs may be used for indexing, while temporary tabs such as removable Post-It notes are not allowed.

Regular reference practice can turn a large commercial construction library into a more manageable tool. When you study concrete, work with the concrete references. When you study accessibility, practice navigating the applicable accessibility standard. Apply the same approach to safety, masonry, steel, roofing, building codes, project management, and other exam subjects.

Licensing Steps

1. Determine the appropriate New Mexico contractor classification. New Mexico contractor licenses are classification-specific, so applicants should identify the scope of work for which they intend to qualify.
2. Identify the Qualifying Party. A contractor business must have an appropriately certified Qualifying Party for the classification under which it intends to operate.
3. Meet the applicable experience requirements. Qualifying Party applicants must demonstrate the experience required for the classification being requested.
4. Submit the applicable application. Provide the information and documentation required through the New Mexico contractor licensing process.
5. Receive approval for testing. Qualifying Party applicants must complete the applicable approval process before scheduling required examinations.
6. Complete the technical examination requirement. New Mexico accepts the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors for applicable commercial building licensing purposes.
7. Satisfy the Business & Law requirement. New Mexico Qualifying Party applicants must also satisfy the state's applicable business and construction law knowledge requirement.
8. Complete remaining licensing requirements. After the required qualification and examination steps are completed, the contractor business must finish the applicable New Mexico licensing process.

State Requirements

New Mexico contractor licensing is administered through the Construction Industries Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department. Contractor licenses are issued according to classifications and scopes of work, with qualifying requirements tied to the work the contractor intends to perform.

New Mexico requires an appropriately qualified individual to serve as the Qualifying Party for a licensed contractor business. Qualifying Party applicants must satisfy applicable experience and examination requirements for the classification they are seeking.

New Mexico law requires applicants for classifications such as general building to demonstrate technical knowledge and familiarity with applicable codes and minimum standards through an approved examination. Applicants must also satisfy requirements involving general business knowledge, division rules and regulations, and the Construction Industries Licensing Act.

The NASCLA commercial exam can satisfy an accepted technical trade-examination requirement for participating jurisdictions such as New Mexico. The NASCLA examination is not itself a contractor license. Candidates must still complete the applicable New Mexico licensing process.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition
  Covers contractor business operations, project management, contracts, financial management, and construction administration concepts.
• Included Rental Book: New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act, NMSA Chapter 60, Article 13, 2006
  Contains New Mexico statutory provisions addressing construction industries licensing and contractor regulation.
• Included Rental Book: New Mexico Contractor's License Requirement, NMAC Title 14, Chapter 6, Part 3, 2006
  Addresses regulatory requirements associated with contractor licensing in New Mexico.
• Included Rental Book: Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers, 4th Edition
  Provides construction managers with practical coverage of mechanical and electrical building systems and coordination responsibilities.
• Included Rental Book: ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
  Addresses accessibility and usability requirements for buildings, facilities, spaces, and related construction elements.
• Included Rental Book: BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025
  Covers handling, installation, restraint, and bracing practices involving metal plate connected wood trusses.
• Included Rental Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Reviews carpentry, framing, building materials, tools, construction methods, and general building practices.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Contains federal occupational safety and health requirements applicable to construction operations.
• Included Rental Book: Construction Jobsite Management, 5th Edition
  Covers field supervision, communication, documentation, coordination, scheduling, and jobsite management.
• Included Rental Book: Construction Project Management, 5th Edition
  Reviews project planning, scheduling, administration, cost management, project controls, and construction coordination.
• Included Rental Book: Erectors' Manual – Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of PreCast Concrete Products, 2nd Edition, 1999
  Provides standards and guidance associated with handling and erecting precast concrete products.
• Included Rental Book: Green Building Fundamentals, Michael Montoya, 2011, 2nd Edition
  Introduces sustainable construction, green building methods, materials, and environmental considerations.
• Included Rental Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Covers gypsum products, wall systems, ceiling systems, assemblies, and installation practices.
• Included Rental Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  Provides technical guidance regarding proper handling and erection of steel joists and joist girders.
• Included Rental Book: International Building Code, 2021
  Provides commercial building requirements covering occupancy, construction types, means of egress, life safety, and other building-code topics.
• Included Rental Book: ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  Contains structural concrete requirements and supporting commentary for reinforced concrete construction.
• Included Rental Book: Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning - Level 1 Field Fundamentals
  Reviews fundamental field practices associated with unbonded post-tensioning systems.
• Included Rental Book: Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
  Covers masonry materials, construction methods, tools, techniques, and brick, block, and stone applications.
• Included Rental Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Addresses excavation, trenching, underground piping, site operations, and related contracting practices.
• Included Rental Book: Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition
  Provides broad coverage of commercial construction systems, methods, materials, sequencing, and project execution.
• Included Rental Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  Reviews roofing systems, materials, construction methods, installation practices, and estimating concepts.
• Included Rental Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars
  Provides guidance regarding reinforcing steel placement, handling, detailing, and reinforced concrete field practices.
• Included Rental Book: SDI Steel Deck Institute Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
  Covers steel deck construction, handling, installation, and related field practices.
• Included Rental Book: The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  Reviews concrete planning, placement, finishing, quality practices, and proper field procedures.
• Included Rental Book: ANSI/EIMA 99-A-2017: Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage, 2017
  Provides standards addressing exterior insulation and finish systems and EIFS applications incorporating drainage.
• Included Rental Book: Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan – A Guide for Construction Sites, United States Environmental Protection Agency
  Provides guidance for developing and implementing stormwater pollution prevention plans on construction sites.

Test Information and Study Materials

The NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam contains 115 questions and allows 330 minutes for completion. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%, equivalent to 81 correct answers.

Organize study by subject. Divide preparation into areas such as general requirements, project management, safety, site work, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, roofing, accessibility, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and building codes.

Connect each topic with its primary reference. When studying accessibility, practice using the ICC accessibility standard. When working through structural concrete material, use the concrete references. OSHA questions should be paired with the construction safety regulations. Building-code study should involve direct navigation of the applicable code reference.

Build find-and-confirm habits. Answer practice questions from knowledge when possible, then use the book to confirm details you are uncertain about. This is usually more efficient than searching the references before thinking through the question.

Practice with the highlighted and tabbed books. Your rental books are prepared for exam-focused navigation. Become familiar with the tabs and highlighted areas while also learning how each book's index and table of contents work.

Train under timed conditions. Practice managing your pace across longer question sets. If a lookup is taking too long, develop the discipline to move forward and return to the question later when appropriate.

The package also includes 6 months of course access. Use the online course together with the rental books so each construction topic can be reinforced through organized study, practice-oriented review, and direct reference navigation.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps New Mexico contractor candidates organize the broad NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam into a more manageable preparation process. Instead of approaching the exam as a stack of unrelated books, candidates can use a structured system that connects construction knowledge, practice, and reference navigation.

Organized study guidance helps divide the exam scope into focused areas so candidates can make consistent progress without becoming overwhelmed by the number of subjects and references.

Trade-focused review reinforces commercial construction knowledge across project management, safety, concrete, masonry, carpentry, structural systems, roofing, accessibility, building codes, site construction, and other major exam areas.

Practice-oriented preparation encourages candidates to apply the material. Working through exam-style questions can strengthen your ability to recognize the subject being tested and identify the information needed to solve the problem.

Reference navigation is an important part of open-book preparation. Working consistently with the highlighted and tabbed rental books can help you become more familiar with indexes, chapters, tables, standards, and code sections.

Confidence-building study structure comes from repetition. Combining 6 months of course access with the actual rental reference library gives you a practical framework for strengthening knowledge and becoming more comfortable with the resources used during preparation.

What Is Included in This New Mexico NASCLA Books & Courses Rental Package?

The package includes the listed New Mexico and commercial construction rental reference books, highlighted and tabbed book preparation, and 6 months of course access.

What Is the Package Price?

The package price is $2,734. A refundable $1,000 book deposit is also required, bringing the total initial payment to $3,734.

Is the $1,000 Book Deposit Refundable?

Yes. The $1,000 deposit is refundable when the rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.

How Long Is Course Access Included?

This package includes 6 months of course access.

Are the Rental Books Highlighted and Tabbed?

Yes. All rental books included in the package are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.

Does New Mexico Accept the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam?

Yes. The New Mexico Construction Industries Division is a participating agency that accepts the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors.

How Many Questions Are on the NASCLA Exam?

The NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam contains 115 questions, provides 330 minutes for completion, and requires a minimum passing score of 70%, or 81 correct answers.

Is the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Open Book?

Yes. It is an open-book examination using approved reference materials subject to the applicable testing requirements.

Does Passing NASCLA Automatically Give Me a New Mexico Contractor License?

No. NASCLA is an examination rather than a contractor license. Applicants must still satisfy the New Mexico licensing requirements applicable to their classification and business.

How Long Should I Allow for My Rental Package Order?

Please allow an additional 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed book package orders.

Does This Package Guarantee a Passing Score or New Mexico Contractor License?

No. The package provides rental references, course access, organized study support, and exam-preparation materials. Exam results and licensing decisions depend on the candidate's qualifications, preparation, performance, and completion of applicable New Mexico requirements.