New Mexico Residential Building Contractor Part 1 GB-2 Exam Book Package

New Mexico Residential Building Contractor Part 1 GB-2 Exam Book Package

The New Mexico Residential Building Contractor Part 1 (GB-2) Exam Book Package is a comprehensive, trade-focused reference collection designed to prepare you for the GB-2 Residential Building Contractor licensing exam in New Mexico.

Built for contractors working in residential construction, structural systems, and full project execution, this package provides the essential knowledge needed to understand building codes, construction methods, materials, and safety standards. It is specifically structured to help you succeed in the open-book exam while strengthening your real-world capabilities in building high-quality residential projects.

This package emphasizes structural integrity, code compliance, and practical construction knowledge, ensuring you can confidently manage residential builds from site preparation through final inspection.

📚 Books Included in This Package

1. New Mexico Administrative Code Title 14, 2015

Provides the regulatory framework for construction, permitting, and enforcement in New Mexico—essential for understanding licensing and compliance requirements.

2. New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021

State-specific residential building requirements covering structural systems, safety standards, and construction practices.

3. International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021

The primary reference for residential construction, covering foundations, framing, roofing, mechanical systems, and safety standards—heavily used on the exam.

4. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2021

Covers energy efficiency requirements, insulation, building envelope performance, and system efficiency—critical for modern residential construction.

5. The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition

Provides best practices for concrete placement, finishing, curing, and quality control—essential for foundations and slabs.

6. Roofing Construction and Estimating – Daniel Atcheson, 1995

Covers roofing materials, installation methods, and estimating—important for residential roof systems.

7. BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025

Provides guidance on truss installation and bracing—critical for structural roof systems and safety.

8. Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016

Comprehensive reference covering framing, layout, materials, and construction techniques used in residential building.

9. Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone (10th Edition)

Covers masonry materials, installation, and structural applications—important for foundations, walls, and structural components.

10. Pipe and Excavation Contracting

Covers trenching, grading, and site preparation—key for utilities and foundation work.

11. Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)

Essential construction safety standards covering jobsite hazards, fall protection, excavation safety, and worker protection.

🎯 What This Package Prepares You For

• New Mexico GB-2 Residential Building Contractor Exam (Part 1)

• Residential construction from foundation to finish

• Code interpretation and compliance (IRC + NMAC)

• Structural systems including framing, masonry, and roofing

• Concrete foundations and slab construction

• Energy efficiency and building envelope requirements

• Site preparation, excavation, and utility coordination

• OSHA safety standards for construction sites

🚀 Why Choose This Package?

✔ Complete Residential Construction Coverage – From site work to final build
✔ State + National Code Alignment – NMAC, IRC, and IECC included
✔ Materials + Methods Integration – Concrete, framing, masonry, and roofing
✔ Optimized for Open-Book Exams – Quickly locate answers under time pressure
✔ Real-World Application – Built for contractors managing full residential projects

💡 Perfect For:

• Individuals pursuing the New Mexico GB-2 Residential Contractor License

• Builders working on single-family and small residential projects

• Contractors expanding into residential construction

• Construction professionals managing full project scopes

• Anyone looking to pass the exam on the first attempt

🔑 Build It Right. Follow the Code. Get Licensed.

With the right references and a strong understanding of residential construction and code requirements, you’ll be fully prepared to pass your exam and deliver safe, durable, and high-quality homes.