New Mexico Structural Steel Erection Contractor GS-24 Exam Book Package

New Mexico Structural Steel Erection Contractor GS-24 Exam Book Package

The New Mexico Structural Steel Erection Contractor GS-24 Exam Book Package is a comprehensive, trade-focused reference collection designed to prepare you for the GS-24 Contractor licensing exam in New Mexico.

Built for contractors working in structural steel erection, commercial framing systems, and heavy construction, this package provides the essential knowledge needed to understand steel installation methods, rigging practices, safety standards, and structural system integration. It is specifically structured to help you succeed in the open-book exam while strengthening your real-world capabilities in erecting steel structures safely and efficiently.

This package emphasizes structural integrity, rigging safety, and proper erection procedures, ensuring you can confidently handle steel frameworks, joists, girders, and decking systems on commercial projects.

📚 Books Included in This Package

1. Handbook of Rigging, 5th Edition (2009)

Provides essential guidance on lifting, hoisting, load calculations, and rigging techniques—critical for safely handling structural steel components.

2. Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 3rd Edition

Covers proper procedures for installing steel joists and girders, including bracing, alignment, and safety practices.

3. Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition

Comprehensive guide to commercial construction methods, materials, and project execution—important for understanding steel system integration.

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

Essential safety standards covering fall protection, crane operations, steel erection safety, and jobsite hazards—a core reference for the exam.

5. SDI (Steel Deck Institute) Manual of Construction with Steel Deck

Provides standards for steel deck design, installation, and performance—critical for floor and roof systems in steel structures.

🎯 What This Package Prepares You For

• New Mexico GS-24 Contractor Exam (Structural Steel Erection)

• Steel framework installation and erection procedures

• Rigging, hoisting, and load handling techniques

• Installation of steel joists, girders, and decking systems

• Structural system integration in commercial construction

• OSHA safety standards for steel erection operations

• Identifying hazards and ensuring safe installation practices

🚀 Why Choose This Package?

✔ Steel Erection Focus – Built specifically for GS-24 scope
✔ Rigging + Structural Integration – Covers both lifting and installation
✔ Safety-Driven Content – Strong emphasis on OSHA and jobsite safety
✔ Optimized for Open-Book Exams – Quickly locate answers under time pressure
✔ Industry-Standard References – Trusted across structural steel trades

💡 Perfect For:

• Individuals pursuing the New Mexico GS-24 Contractor License

• Contractors working in structural steel erection

• Commercial construction professionals

• Rigging and crane operation specialists

• Anyone looking to pass the exam on the first attempt

🔑 Lift with Precision. Build with Strength. Get Licensed.

With the right references and a strong understanding of steel erection methods and safety standards, you’ll be fully prepared to pass your exam and deliver safe, durable, and high-performance structural steel systems.