Oregon NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

Prepare for the Oregon NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor pathway with a comprehensive Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package that combines an extensive commercial construction reference library, Oregon-specific contractor material, highlighted and tabbed rental books, structured online preparation, and Application Service in one package.

This Ultimate package is designed for candidates who want more than a basic collection of books. It combines the listed NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor references with 1 year of course access, helping you organize your study plan, review commercial construction subjects, practice exam-focused material, and build efficient reference-navigation habits. Application Service is also included to support your Oregon licensing process.

Oregon recognizes applicants who have passed the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors. Candidates using this pathway do not have to complete Oregon's standard 16-hour pre-license training, but they are still required to pass the Oregon contractor examination covering laws, rules, and business practices. The Oregon examination is based on the Oregon version of the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management.

The commercial NASCLA examination reaches across numerous construction disciplines. Candidates preparing for it may work with topics involving construction management, concrete, masonry, carpentry, structural systems, OSHA safety, accessibility, roofing, building codes, mechanical and electrical systems, excavation, project administration, and related commercial building responsibilities. Working with a coordinated reference library throughout your preparation helps you learn which book applies to each subject and where important information is located.

Package Price: $2,964

Refundable Book Deposit: $1,000 when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.

Total Initial Payment: $3,964

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

Exam Details

Oregon candidates using the NASCLA pathway should prepare for two distinct areas: the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors and Oregon's separate contractor examination covering state laws, rules, and business practices.

• NASCLA Exam: Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors
• NASCLA Questions: 115
• NASCLA Time Allowed: 330 minutes
• NASCLA Minimum Passing Score: 81 correct answers, equivalent to 70%
• Oregon Exam: Laws, rules, and business practices examination
• Oregon Exam Questions: 80 multiple-choice questions
• Oregon Exam Time Allowed: 3 hours
• Oregon Passing Score: 70%, or 56 correct answers

Applicants who have already passed the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination can provide their NASCLA transcript to the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. This allows them to become eligible for the Oregon examination without completing the standard 16-hour pre-license training.

The Oregon examination is based on the Oregon version of the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management. The NASCLA Oregon Construction Contractors, 2nd Edition included with this rental package therefore plays an important role in Oregon-specific preparation.

Open Book Test

The Oregon contractor examination is an Open Book Test. Candidates may use the approved Oregon NASCLA contractor manual during the examination.

The Oregon manual may be highlighted, underlined, tabbed, and indexed before the examination. Handwritten notes may also be made in the manual before testing. Candidates may not write, highlight, underline, or index material during the examination itself, and loose papers are not permitted in the testing facility.

Open-book testing rewards preparation rather than random searching. Knowing that a book is available does not help if you cannot locate the information efficiently. Candidates should practice navigating the manual before test day so they understand the chapter structure, terminology, index, and placement of important Oregon laws and business-practice topics.

The same navigation principle applies to NASCLA commercial preparation. When a question concerns OSHA requirements, you should immediately know which reference to consult. Accessibility questions should point you toward ICC A117.1. Structural concrete questions may require ACI materials, while building-code questions may require navigation of the International Building Code.

The highlighted and tabbed books included with this Ultimate package provide an organized starting point. Repeated practice with the reference library can help you develop a faster find-and-confirm method instead of searching through multiple unfamiliar books for every question.

Licensing Steps

1. Pass the NASCLA commercial examination when using the NASCLA pathway. Complete the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors.
2. Provide your NASCLA transcript to the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. NASCLA-qualified candidates submit their passing transcript to establish eligibility for the Oregon examination.
3. Prepare for the Oregon laws, rules, and business-practices exam. NASCLA-qualified candidates are exempt from the standard 16-hour pre-license training but must still pass Oregon's contractor examination.
4. Select the Responsible Managing Individual. Most Oregon endorsements require an RMI who manages or supervises the business's construction activities and satisfies the applicable examination requirement.
5. Determine the appropriate endorsement. Choose the Oregon endorsement that matches the type of contracting work the business intends to perform.
6. Establish the business structure. Register the applicable corporation, LLC, or assumed business name when required.
7. Obtain the required surety bond. Oregon contractors must provide the bond amount applicable to their endorsement.
8. Obtain general liability insurance. Applicants must provide proof of the required liability coverage.
9. Address workers' compensation requirements when applicable. Contractors with employees must meet applicable workers' compensation obligations.
10. Submit the Oregon CCB license application. Complete the application and submit the required supporting materials after satisfying the applicable examination requirements.

State Requirements

Construction contractor licensing in Oregon is administered by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Contractors must complete the applicable CCB licensing requirements before operating under an Oregon contractor license.

Most endorsements require a Responsible Managing Individual. The RMI must be an owner or employee of the business and have management or supervisory authority over the business's construction activities.

Oregon provides a specific pathway for applicants who have already passed the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors. These candidates are exempt from the standard 16-hour Oregon pre-license training requirement but must still complete the Oregon examination covering laws, rules, and business practices.

After passing the applicable Oregon examination, candidates continue through the licensing process. This includes selecting an endorsement, establishing the business entity when applicable, obtaining the required surety bond and general liability insurance, meeting workers' compensation requirements when applicable, and submitting the CCB application.

Oregon requires candidates to apply for the CCB license within 24 months of passing the Oregon examination.

Reference Books

• Included Book: NASCLA Oregon Construction Contractors, 2nd Edition
  Oregon-specific contractor manual addressing laws, rules, and business practices for the Oregon contractor examination.
• Included Book: Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers, 4th Edition
  Reviews mechanical and electrical building systems and coordination responsibilities relevant to commercial construction management.
• Included 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 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 Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Reviews framing, carpentry, construction materials, tools, building methods, and general construction practices.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Contains federal occupational safety and health requirements applicable to construction activities.
• Included Book: Construction Jobsite Management, 5th Edition
  Covers field supervision, communication, coordination, documentation, and jobsite management practices.
• Included Book: Construction Project Management, 5th Edition
  Addresses planning, scheduling, cost control, administration, project coordination, and management responsibilities.
• Included Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition
  Reviews contractor business operations, contracts, project management, financial management, and construction administration.
• Included Book: Erectors' Manual – Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of PreCast Concrete Products, 2nd Edition, 1999
  Provides standards and guidance involving the handling and erection of precast concrete products.
• Included Book: Green Building Fundamentals, Michael Montoya, 2011, 2nd Edition
  Introduces sustainable construction practices, green building concepts, materials, and environmental considerations.
• Included Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Covers gypsum products, assemblies, wall and ceiling systems, installation methods, and related construction applications.
• Included Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  Provides technical guidance involving the handling and erection of steel joists and joist girders.
• Included Book: International Building Code, 2021
  Provides commercial building requirements covering occupancy, construction types, means of egress, fire and life safety, and other building provisions.
• Included Book: ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  Contains structural concrete requirements and commentary relevant to reinforced concrete construction.
• Included Book: Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning - Level 1 Field Fundamentals
  Reviews field fundamentals associated with unbonded post-tensioning systems.
• Included Book: Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
  Covers masonry materials, methods, tools, techniques, and practical brick, block, and stone construction.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Addresses excavation, trenching, underground piping, site operations, and related construction practices.
• Included Book: Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition
  Provides broad coverage of commercial construction methods, materials, building systems, sequencing, and project execution.
• Included Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  Reviews roofing systems, materials, installation methods, construction practices, and estimating concepts.
• Included Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars
  Provides guidance concerning reinforcing steel placement, detailing, handling, and reinforced concrete field practices.
• Included Book: SDI Steel Deck Institute Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
  Covers steel deck installation, handling, construction methods, and related field practices.
• Included Book: The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  Reviews concrete planning, placement, finishing, quality practices, and proper construction procedures.
• Included 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 systems incorporating drainage.
• Included 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 for construction sites.

Test Information and Study Materials

This Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access, giving candidates an extended preparation period for working through commercial construction material and Oregon-specific exam requirements.

Separate your NASCLA and Oregon preparation. The NASCLA examination focuses on broad commercial construction knowledge, while Oregon's examination focuses on state laws, rules, and business practices. Treat each examination as a distinct study objective.

Use the course with the reference books. Review a construction topic through the online course and then locate that information in the corresponding reference. This strengthens both subject knowledge and open-book navigation.

Become familiar with the Oregon manual. Oregon's examination is based on the Oregon NASCLA contractor guide. Learn its index, chapters, terminology, and major business and law topics before testing.

Practice find-and-confirm navigation. Determine what a question is testing before opening a book. Choose the most relevant reference, locate the specific information, confirm the answer, and continue.

Train under timed conditions. Timed practice helps develop better pacing and teaches you when a lookup is taking too long. Both NASCLA and Oregon examinations require disciplined use of the available testing time.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Oregon contractor candidates approach licensing preparation through an organized combination of trade review, reference navigation, practice-oriented study, and application support.

Organized study guidance helps divide the large NASCLA commercial construction scope into manageable areas while keeping Oregon-specific laws and business practices organized separately.

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

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates apply what they study instead of relying only on passive reading. Working through exam-focused questions can strengthen recognition of the construction principles being tested.

Reference navigation supports efficient open-book preparation. Regular use of the highlighted and tabbed books helps candidates become familiar with indexes, chapter structures, standards, technical tables, and code provisions.

Confidence-building study structure develops through repetition and a consistent preparation routine. With 1 year of course access, candidates have additional time to review material and build familiarity with both the commercial construction references and Oregon-specific contractor manual.

Application Service is included with the Ultimate package, bringing licensing application support together with your books and exam preparation resources.

What Is Included in the Oregon NASCLA Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package?

The package includes the listed rental reference books, highlighted and tabbed book preparation, 1 year of course access, and Application Service.

What Is the Package Price?

The package price is $2,964. A refundable $1,000 book deposit is also required, bringing the total initial payment to $3,964.

Is the $1,000 Book Deposit Refundable?

Yes. The $1,000 book deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.

How Long Is Course Access Included?

The Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access.

Does This Ultimate Package Include Application Service?

Yes. Application Service is included with this package.

Does Oregon Recognize the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam?

Yes. Applicants who pass the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors can use that credential in Oregon's licensing process and are exempt from the standard 16-hour pre-license training requirement.

Do NASCLA-Qualified Applicants Still Have to Take the Oregon Exam?

Yes. NASCLA-qualified applicants must still pass Oregon's laws, rules, and business-practices examination.

Is the Oregon Contractor Exam Open Book?

Yes. The Oregon contractor examination is open book and allows the approved Oregon NASCLA contractor manual according to the applicable testing rules.

How Many Questions Are on the Oregon Exam?

The Oregon examination contains 80 multiple-choice questions. Candidates have three hours and must answer at least 56 questions correctly to achieve the 70% passing score.

Does Passing NASCLA Automatically Give Me an Oregon CCB License?

No. NASCLA-qualified applicants must still pass the Oregon examination and complete the applicable Oregon Construction Contractors Board licensing requirements.

How Long Should I Allow for My Ultimate 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 Oregon Contractor License?

No. This package provides rental reference books, course access, Application Service, and structured exam preparation support. Exam results and licensing decisions depend on the candidate's preparation and successful completion of applicable Oregon requirements.