New Mexico Streets, Roads, and Highways Contractor GA-1 Exam Book Package

New Mexico Streets, Roads, and Highways Contractor GA-1 Exam Book Package

The New Mexico Streets, Roads, and Highways Contractor GA-1 Exam Book Package is a comprehensive, trade-focused reference collection designed to prepare you for the GA-1 Contractor licensing exam in New Mexico.

Built for contractors working in roadway construction, paving, excavation, and infrastructure development, this package provides the essential knowledge needed to understand materials, construction methods, traffic control, and regulatory compliance. It is specifically structured to help you succeed in the open-book exam while strengthening your real-world capabilities in heavy civil and transportation projects.

This package emphasizes road construction techniques, material performance, safety standards, and code compliance, ensuring you can confidently handle projects involving streets, highways, drainage systems, and public infrastructure.

📚 Books Included in This Package

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

Essential construction safety standards covering excavation, trenching, fall protection, equipment operation, and jobsite hazards—critical for safety-related exam questions.

2. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition

Industry-standard reference for concrete materials, mix design, placement, and durability—important for roadway structures, curbs, and concrete paving.

3. Pipe and Excavation Contracting

Covers trenching, grading, underground utilities, and excavation practices—key for roadway base preparation and drainage systems.

4. Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook

Provides detailed guidance on asphalt materials, mix design, paving techniques, and compaction—essential for roadway construction and resurfacing.

5. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 2003

Covers traffic control standards, signage, signals, and work zone safety—critical for managing traffic during road construction projects.

6. New Mexico Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, 2019

State-specific requirements for materials, construction methods, and project standards used by the New Mexico Department of Transportation.

7. Storm Water Management for Construction Activities, 1992

Provides guidance on erosion control, sediment management, and environmental compliance for construction sites.

8. Asphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3rd Edition

Covers maintenance techniques, pavement preservation, and repair strategies—important for long-term roadway performance.

9. New Mexico One Call Excavator Handbook, 2004

Outlines requirements for utility locating and safe excavation practices—critical for avoiding underground utility damage.

10. New Mexico Department of Transportation Active Standard Drawing Master List and Standard Drawings

Provides detailed construction drawings and standards used in roadway and infrastructure projects across the state.

11. Design and Construction of Urban Stormwater Management Systems, 1992

Covers design and implementation of drainage systems for urban environments—essential for roadway drainage and flood control.

🎯 What This Package Prepares You For

• New Mexico GA-1 Contractor Exam (Streets, Roads, and Highways)

• Roadway construction and paving methods

• Asphalt and concrete materials and applications

• Excavation, grading, and site preparation

• Traffic control and work zone safety (MUTCD)

• Stormwater management and drainage systems

• Utility coordination and excavation safety

• State-specific highway construction standards

🚀 Why Choose This Package?

✔ Complete Roadway Construction Coverage – From excavation to paving and maintenance
✔ State + National Standards – Includes NMDOT specs and OSHA safety requirements
✔ Materials + Methods Integration – Asphalt, concrete, drainage, and traffic control
✔ Optimized for Open-Book Exams – Quickly locate answers under time pressure
✔ Heavy Civil Focus – Built for real-world infrastructure projects

💡 Perfect For:

• Individuals pursuing the New Mexico GA-1 Contractor License

• Contractors working in road, highway, and infrastructure construction

• Excavation and paving professionals

• Companies involved in public works and transportation projects

• Anyone looking to pass the exam on the first attempt

🔑 Build the Roads. Manage the Systems. Get Licensed.

With the right references and a strong understanding of roadway construction and infrastructure standards, you’ll be fully prepared to pass your exam and deliver durable, safe, and code-compliant streets, roads, and highways.