New Mexico Residential Building Contractor Part 1 (GB-2) - Books & Courses Rental Package

New Mexico Residential Building Contractor Part 1 (GB-2) - Books & Courses Rental Package

The New Mexico Residential Building Contractor Part 1 (GB-2) - Books & Courses Rental Package is designed for candidates preparing for the New Mexico GB-2 Part 1 residential building contractor exam who want the listed reference books and structured online study guidance in one convenient rental package. This package is built around the references provided for this exam, including New Mexico code material, residential building code references, energy code material, concrete, roofing, truss handling and bracing, carpentry, masonry, pipe and excavation, and OSHA construction safety.

The GB-2 Part 1 exam covers a broad residential construction knowledge base. Candidates preparing for this exam should be ready to study administrative code material, residential building code requirements, energy conservation provisions, concrete construction, roofing, wood truss handling and bracing, carpentry, masonry, excavation, piping, and federal construction safety standards. Because this is an open-book contractor exam, preparation should include both trade knowledge and repeated practice using the references efficiently.

Package Price: $1410

Refundable Book Rental Deposit: $650

Total Due Today: $2060

Business book included: Includes lines 2-4

Please allow up to 15 business days for book rental package orders.

This rental package gives candidates access to the listed references and a structured online preparation course. The New Mexico administrative and residential code references support state-specific preparation. The IRC supports one- and two-family dwelling code study. The IECC supports energy conservation code review. The trade references support concrete, roofing, wood trusses, carpentry, masonry, excavation, pipe work, and jobsite safety. Together, these materials support preparation for the residential construction knowledge areas connected to the GB-2 Part 1 exam.

For many candidates, the challenge is not only understanding construction work. It is learning how to use multiple references quickly and accurately during a timed open-book exam. A question may involve footings, foundations, framing, concrete, reinforcement, masonry, roof assemblies, truss bracing, excavation, safety, code definitions, energy requirements, or New Mexico administrative provisions. This Books & Courses Rental Package supports that preparation by pairing rental references with 6 months of course access designed to help students organize their study and strengthen reference navigation.

The rental package format is helpful for candidates who want access to the necessary books while preparing for the exam, along with the structure of an online course. Candidates can use the course to guide their study plan, return to difficult areas, and practice using the references as working exam tools. Since the GB-2 Part 1 exam is open book, the ability to locate information efficiently can be just as important as knowing the trade topic itself.

Exam Details

The New Mexico Residential Building Contractor Part 1 (GB-2) exam is a contractor trade examination for candidates preparing to qualify in residential building work. Candidates should confirm they are applying for the correct classification before beginning the testing process and should follow the application and approval requirements connected to New Mexico contractor licensing.

The GB-2 Part 1 exam is focused on residential building construction knowledge. Candidates should prepare for questions involving New Mexico administrative code provisions, New Mexico residential building code requirements, IRC provisions, energy conservation requirements, concrete construction, roofing, wood trusses, carpentry, masonry, pipe and excavation work, and OSHA construction safety standards.

Because this is a code-based and reference-based examination, candidates should practice using the books during study. A strong approach is to read a question, identify the key topic, decide which reference applies, locate the applicable chapter, section, table, detail, or safety provision, and confirm the answer directly from the book. This type of preparation helps candidates build both content knowledge and reference navigation speed.

Residential building questions may involve how a home is planned, supported, framed, enclosed, protected from weather, insulated, and constructed safely. Candidates should study the relationship between site conditions, footings, foundations, framing, roof systems, wall systems, masonry, concrete, energy requirements, and safety practices. These topics are connected in real construction, and the exam may test how well candidates can apply written requirements to practical residential building conditions.

Candidates should also prepare for New Mexico-specific material. The New Mexico Administrative Code Title 14, 2015 and the New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021 should be reviewed alongside the model code and trade references. State-specific code material can affect how building requirements are applied in New Mexico, so candidates should make it part of their regular study plan.

Open Book Test

The New Mexico Residential Building Contractor Part 1 (GB-2) examination is an open book test using approved references. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved reference materials to the examination center when required by testing instructions. This rental package includes the listed references for study and exam preparation, including the New Mexico administrative code, New Mexico residential building code, IRC, IECC, concrete, roofing, truss, carpentry, masonry, pipe and excavation, and OSHA references.

Open-book testing still requires serious preparation. The exam includes a large group of references, and candidates who are unfamiliar with them may lose valuable time searching during the test. Each book is organized differently. Code references may use chapters, sections, definitions, exceptions, and tables. Trade references may use topic-based chapters, diagrams, procedures, and construction guidance. OSHA references include regulatory language and safety standards. Candidates should practice using each type of reference before test day.

Reference materials must be bound and may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination session. Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary tabs, including Post-it notes, are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins. Reference materials containing writing are not allowed into the examination, and candidates are not permitted to write in the references during the testing session.

This package supports open-book preparation by giving candidates rental access to the listed references and 6 months of course access. The course helps candidates organize their study around GB-2 Part 1 topics, while the books give them the code, trade, and safety material needed to practice lookup skills and build confidence using the approved references.

Open-book preparation should include practice with the table of contents, index, definitions, chapter organization, code tables, diagrams, and safety provisions. Candidates should practice deciding whether a question belongs in the IRC, New Mexico Residential Building Code, IECC, OSHA, or a trade reference. That decision-making skill is important because searching the wrong reference can cost valuable exam time.

Licensing Steps

Candidates preparing for the New Mexico Residential Building Contractor Part 1 (GB-2) exam should begin by confirming the correct classification and reviewing the contractor licensing process that applies to their situation. The GB-2 classification is connected to residential building work, so candidates should make sure the classification matches the work they plan to perform.

A practical preparation path includes identifying the GB-2 classification, reviewing application instructions, gathering required documentation, submitting required application materials, receiving approval to test, scheduling the examination, studying the listed references, and arriving at the test center with proper identification and approved materials.

Candidates should keep application documents, eligibility notices, scheduling confirmations, score reports, rental package information, and licensing correspondence organized throughout the process. Contractor licensing can involve several steps, and candidates remain responsible for completing the full process connected to their classification.

After passing the trade examination, candidates should follow the remaining instructions from the appropriate New Mexico authority. Passing the exam is an important step, but candidates must still meet all applicable licensing, administrative, business, documentation, and state requirements before performing regulated contractor work.

State Requirements

New Mexico residential building work is connected to the state contractor licensing and construction code framework. GB-2 Part 1 candidates should understand that exam preparation requires study of both model code requirements and New Mexico-specific code provisions. The New Mexico Administrative Code Title 14, 2015 and New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021 are important because they support state-specific preparation for residential construction in New Mexico.

The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 provides the model code foundation for one- and two-family dwelling construction. Candidates should understand the organization of the IRC, including provisions related to building planning, foundations, floors, walls, roofs, chimneys, fireplaces, energy-related coordination, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, electrical, and general residential building requirements.

The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 supports energy conservation preparation. Candidates should be prepared to review energy-related requirements, building envelope provisions, insulation, air leakage concepts, and energy code organization as part of residential construction preparation.

Trade references support the practical construction knowledge needed for residential building work. Candidates should study concrete construction, roofing, truss handling and bracing, carpentry, masonry, pipe and excavation, and OSHA construction safety. A strong preparation plan includes repeated review of all listed references and practice identifying which book is most likely to contain the answer to a specific question.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: New Mexico Administrative Code Title 14, 2015
  This reference supports study of New Mexico administrative code material connected to housing, construction, and code-related provisions. It helps candidates become familiar with state-specific regulatory structure used in New Mexico construction.
• Included Rental Book: New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021
  This reference contains New Mexico residential building code provisions and state-specific material. It supports preparation for residential building requirements as applied in New Mexico.
• Included Rental Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021
  The 2021 IRC supports study of one- and two-family dwelling construction requirements, including building planning, foundations, floor construction, wall construction, roof-ceiling construction, chimneys, fireplaces, and general residential building code provisions.
• Included Rental Book: International Energy Conservation Code, 2021
  The 2021 IECC supports study of energy conservation requirements, including building envelope concepts, insulation, air leakage, and energy code organization for residential construction preparation.
• Included Rental Book: The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition
  This reference supports study of concrete construction practices, placement, quality control, field conditions, concrete workmanship, and construction methods relevant to residential building work.
• Included Rental Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating
  This reference supports study of roofing materials, roof construction methods, installation practices, estimating concepts, roof assemblies, and practical roofing knowledge for residential construction.
• Included Rental Book: BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025
  This reference supports study of handling, installing, restraining, and bracing metal plate connected wood trusses. It is useful for understanding truss safety, installation practices, and bracing concepts.
• Included Rental Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  This reference supports study of residential carpentry, framing, layout, building materials, floor systems, wall systems, roof framing, construction methods, and general building practices.
• Included Rental Book: Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter 10th edition
  This reference supports study of masonry materials, brick, block, stone, masonry tools, wall construction, installation methods, and masonry practices used in building construction.
• Included Rental Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  This reference supports study of excavation, trenching, pipe installation, sitework, underground construction practices, equipment, and field methods related to residential construction projects.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This reference supports study of federal construction safety standards, including jobsite safety requirements, worker protection, excavation safety, fall protection, scaffolding, ladders, and construction hazard awareness.

These rental references should be used throughout the 6 months of course access. Candidates should learn the structure of each book, review major sections, and practice locating information by topic. Since the exam is open book, the ability to use the references efficiently is a major part of preparation.

Test Information and Study Materials

The New Mexico Residential Building Contractor Part 1 (GB-2) exam requires preparation across code, trade, and safety references. Candidates should study the references as a connected set rather than treating them as unrelated books. Residential construction questions may require code knowledge, practical trade knowledge, or safety awareness, and candidates should practice recognizing which type of question they are answering.

Administrative and state code preparation should include review of the New Mexico Administrative Code Title 14, 2015 and the New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021. Candidates should become familiar with state-specific terminology, code organization, and residential construction provisions used in New Mexico.

Residential building code preparation should include direct study of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021. Candidates should review building planning, foundations, floors, walls, roof-ceiling construction, chimneys, fireplaces, wall coverings, roof assemblies, and general residential code organization. The IRC is a major study reference because it supports many common residential construction topics.

Energy conservation preparation should include review of the International Energy Conservation Code, 2021. Candidates should become familiar with energy code organization, building envelope concepts, insulation, air leakage, fenestration, and compliance-related terms. Energy-related requirements can affect residential construction planning and inspection, so they should not be ignored.

Concrete study should include placement, formwork awareness, reinforcement concepts, curing, quality practices, slabs, footings, and foundations. The concrete reference supports practical understanding of how concrete work should be planned and performed. Candidates should connect this knowledge to residential foundation and structural support topics.

Roofing study should include roof materials, roof slopes, underlayment, flashing, roof drainage, ventilation, estimating concepts, and installation practices. Roofing questions may involve both practical construction knowledge and code-related requirements, so candidates should study the roofing reference alongside the residential code references.

Truss preparation should include proper handling, installation, restraint, and bracing of metal plate connected wood trusses. Trusses are engineered components, and candidates should understand that improper handling or bracing can create safety and structural concerns. The BCSI reference supports preparation for these specialized wood truss topics.

Carpentry should receive significant study time. Candidates should review framing, layout, floor construction, wall construction, roof framing, fasteners, sheathing, stairs, openings, and general building methods. Carpentry knowledge is central to residential building work and connects directly to code topics in the IRC.

Masonry preparation should include brick, block, stone, masonry materials, wall construction, tools, mortar, reinforcement awareness, openings, and general masonry practices. Candidates should study masonry as both a trade topic and a construction quality topic.

Pipe and excavation preparation should include trenching, pipe installation, excavation safety awareness, sitework, backfill, underground work, equipment, and field methods. Excavation questions may involve practical construction methods or safety-related considerations, so candidates should study both the pipe and excavation reference and OSHA material.

OSHA preparation should include construction safety topics such as fall protection, scaffolds, ladders, excavation safety, personal protective equipment, hazard recognition, and general jobsite safety responsibilities. Candidates should practice locating OSHA requirements because regulatory references can be dense and time-consuming if they are unfamiliar.

The online course included with this package helps organize study across these topics. With 6 months of course access, candidates can review the material over time, return to difficult subjects, and practice using the rental books as working references. A consistent study plan can help candidates improve pacing, increase familiarity with the references, and approach the exam with a stronger preparation foundation.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps candidates prepare with organized, trade-focused support designed around the way open-book contractor exams are actually taken. For the New Mexico Residential Building Contractor Part 1 (GB-2) exam, preparation is not only about having the listed references. It is about learning how to use those references, recognize key terms, locate code sections quickly, and apply residential building requirements with confidence.

This Books & Courses Rental Package supports candidates by combining rental access to the listed books with 6 months of course access. Students can use the course to focus their review on New Mexico administrative code material, New Mexico residential building code provisions, IRC requirements, IECC requirements, concrete, roofing, wood trusses, carpentry, masonry, pipe and excavation, OSHA construction safety, and reference navigation.

1 Exam Prep’s approach is practical and exam-oriented. The goal is to help candidates reduce confusion, organize their study routine, and build confidence through repeated reference navigation and trade-focused review. Candidates still need to study consistently and understand the material, but a structured course and the correct rental references can make the preparation process more manageable.

Many GB-2 candidates have construction or field experience but are less familiar with moving through a large group of code and trade references under exam pressure. 1 Exam Prep helps support that transition by encouraging organized study, reference familiarity, practice-oriented preparation, and a clearer plan for using each book. With consistent effort, candidates can improve pacing, strengthen construction knowledge, and approach the New Mexico GB-2 Part 1 exam with a stronger study foundation.

FAQ

What is included in this rental package?

This package includes rental access to the listed New Mexico code, IRC, IECC, concrete, roofing, truss, carpentry, masonry, pipe and excavation, and OSHA references, the provided business book note of Includes lines 2-4, and 6 months of course access.

What is the package price?

The package price is $1410.

Is there a refundable book rental deposit?

Yes. The refundable book rental deposit is $650.

What is the total due today?

The total due today is $2060, which includes the package price and the refundable book rental deposit.

How long does course access last?

This package includes 6 months of course access.

How long should I allow for the book rental package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for book rental package orders.

Is this package for the New Mexico GB-2 Part 1 exam?

Yes. This package is designed for candidates preparing for the New Mexico Residential Building Contractor Part 1 (GB-2) exam using the listed code, trade, and safety references.

Is the New Mexico GB-2 Part 1 exam open book?

Yes. The exam is an open-book test using approved references. Candidates should bring only approved materials and follow all testing center rules.

What topics should I study for the GB-2 Part 1 exam?

Candidates should study New Mexico administrative code material, New Mexico residential building code, IRC requirements, IECC requirements, concrete, roofing, truss handling and bracing, carpentry, masonry, pipe and excavation, and OSHA construction safety.

Can the rental books be highlighted and tabbed?

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination session. Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary tabs, including Post-it notes, are not allowed.

Does this package guarantee a passing score?

No product can guarantee an exam result. This package supports candidates through rental references, structured online course access, trade-focused review, reference navigation practice, and organized exam preparation.