The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Arizona General Commercial Contractor (B-1) Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Prepare for the Arizona General Commercial Contractor B-1 exam while building the licensing and business foundation needed to operate professionally. The 1 Package combines commercial construction exam preparation, highlighted and tabbed reference materials, contractor application assistance, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance in one coordinated solution.

This all-inclusive Arizona B-1 contractor package is designed for experienced builders, construction supervisors, commercial project managers, estimators, qualifying parties, and business owners pursuing authority to perform qualifying general commercial construction work in Arizona.

The Arizona B-1 General Commercial Contractor classification allows a licensee to construct, alter, and repair structures built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of people, animals, or movable property. The classification applies to commercial contracting rather than residential contracting and supports a broad range of nonresidential construction activities within its authorized scope.

Commercial general contracting requires knowledge across multiple phases of construction. Candidates should prepare for site planning, excavation, concrete, masonry, structural framing, steel joists, building-envelope systems, interior construction, code requirements, estimating, plan reading, project coordination, subcontractor management, and OSHA construction safety.

Commercial projects may include offices, retail buildings, restaurants, warehouses, medical facilities, schools, hospitality properties, industrial buildings, institutional facilities, and tenant improvements. Each project can present different requirements involving occupancy, structural systems, fire resistance, accessibility, means of egress, materials, inspections, scheduling, and coordination among specialized trades.

The included International Building Code, 2018 supports preparation involving commercial building planning, occupancy classifications, construction types, fire-resistance requirements, means of egress, structural materials, accessibility-related provisions, interior finishes, special construction, and inspections.

The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 supports additional construction study involving foundations, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, guards, materials, and common building assemblies. Although B-1 is a commercial classification, this reference reinforces construction fundamentals and is included with the package as provided.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition supports technical preparation involving cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, proportioning, placement, curing, testing, strength, durability, and quality control. Pipe and Excavation Contracting supports study involving sitework, trenches, underground piping, bedding, backfill, dewatering, equipment, and excavation safety.

Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders supports focused preparation involving the safe handling, placement, stabilization, and erection of steel joists and joist girders. Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016 supports study involving measurement, layout, foundations, floor systems, wall framing, roof framing, stairs, doors, windows, tools, and construction sequencing.

Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone, 10th Edition supports preparation involving masonry materials, mortar, concrete masonry units, brick, stone, layout, reinforcement, flashing, movement joints, wall construction, estimating, and safe installation practices.

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 supports construction-safety preparation involving excavation, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, electrical hazards, tools, steel erection, masonry operations, material handling, personal protective equipment, housekeeping, and commercial jobsite responsibilities.

The package includes 1 year of course access, allowing candidates to prepare around active projects, employment, estimating responsibilities, and personal commitments. The course supports organized trade review, code navigation, commercial construction calculations, plan-reading practice, estimating, and confidence-building preparation.

Exam Details

The Arizona B-1 General Commercial Contractor trade examination evaluates knowledge associated with commercial building construction and general contracting. The qualifying party is the individual whose experience, trade knowledge, and examination qualifications support the contractor license.

B-1 preparation may include commercial building codes, sitework, excavation, concrete, masonry, structural framing, steel joists, carpentry, interior and exterior construction, calculations, estimating, plan reading, project management, and OSHA safety.

Building-code preparation may involve occupancy classifications, construction types, allowable building conditions, fire-resistance requirements, means of egress, interior finishes, accessibility-related provisions, structural materials, special construction, and inspection requirements.

Sitework preparation may involve property conditions, access, grading, drainage, existing improvements, underground utilities, soil conditions, temporary protection, equipment staging, material storage, and coordination with foundations or underground services.

Excavation preparation may include equipment selection, trenching, soil stability, spoil placement, access and egress, underground utility locating, bedding, backfill, compaction, dewatering, and protection of nearby structures.

Concrete preparation may include cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, proportioning, formwork, reinforcement, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, joints, testing, durability, and hot- or cold-weather construction considerations.

Masonry preparation may involve brick, concrete masonry units, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, wall ties, flashing, weep systems, lintels, movement joints, layout, alignment, openings, estimating, and protection of completed work.

Structural framing preparation may include wood framing, beams, joists, columns, walls, roofs, sheathing, bracing, connections, openings, load paths, temporary support, and coordination with structural plans.

Steel-joist preparation may include delivery, unloading, storage, hoisting, placement, bridging, erection stability, attachment, field coordination, and safe handling of joists and joist girders.

Carpentry preparation may involve measurements, layout, floor systems, walls, roofs, stairs, doors, windows, blocking, backing, trim, fasteners, tools, materials, and construction sequencing.

Plan-reading preparation may include site plans, floor plans, foundation plans, framing plans, roof plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, structural drawings, specifications, dimensions, symbols, and material notes.

Estimating preparation may include area, volume, linear footage, concrete quantities, excavation quantities, masonry quantities, framing members, steel components, material coverage, labor, equipment, waste, delivery, access, and project duration.

Project-management preparation may include scheduling, subcontractor coordination, procurement, inspection readiness, change management, documentation, quality control, site logistics, safety planning, and protection of completed construction.

OSHA preparation may involve excavation, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, steel erection, masonry work, electrical exposure, tools, lifting, material handling, personal protective equipment, housekeeping, and safe access throughout a commercial construction site.

Arizona permits applicants for the B-1 classification to use the recognized NASCLA Commercial General Building examination option instead of the Arizona trade examination. The qualifying party must still satisfy the other licensing requirements that apply to the application.

Passing an applicable examination does not automatically issue the B-1 contractor license. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors must review and approve the complete application before the business may operate under the classification.

Open Book Test

The Arizona B-1 General Commercial Contractor trade examination is an open-book test using approved reference materials. Candidates are responsible for bringing the references permitted for their scheduled examination and following the testing provider’s current rules regarding editions, highlighting, annotations, permanent tabs, attachments, calculators, and book inspection.

An open-book format still requires strong commercial construction knowledge. Candidates must identify the subject of each question, select the appropriate reference, locate the relevant provision or construction method, complete any required calculation, and apply the information within the available examination time.

All books are highlighted and Tabbed. Highlighting draws attention to useful commercial code provisions, excavation practices, concrete information, steel-joist procedures, carpentry methods, masonry topics, calculations, tables, diagrams, and OSHA safety requirements. Permanent tabs support faster navigation among major chapters and frequently researched subjects.

The references should be used throughout the course rather than opened for the first time on examination day. Repeated navigation practice helps candidates become familiar with indexes, definitions, tables, formulas, illustrations, code chapters, construction details, and permanent tab locations.

The International Building Code supports questions involving commercial planning, occupancies, construction types, fire resistance, egress, accessibility-related provisions, structural materials, interior finishes, and inspections.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures supports technical preparation involving concrete ingredients, proportioning, placement, curing, durability, testing, and quality. Pipe and Excavation Contracting supports preparation involving trenching, underground work, bedding, backfill, dewatering, and equipment.

Technical Digest No. 9 supports study involving handling, placement, stabilization, and erection of steel joists and joist girders. Carpentry and Building Construction supports general building methods, layout, framing, stairs, openings, tools, and materials.

Modern Masonry supports preparation involving brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, flashing, wall construction, and estimating. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 supports questions involving excavation, elevated work, steel erection, masonry operations, tools, electrical exposure, protective equipment, and jobsite safety.

Licensing Steps

1. Confirm the B-1 classification. Review the Arizona General Commercial Contractor scope to make sure it matches the work the business intends to provide.
2. Select the qualifying party. Identify the individual who will satisfy the applicable commercial construction experience and examination requirements.
3. Review the examination options. Determine whether the qualifying party will complete the applicable Arizona trade examination or use the recognized NASCLA Commercial General Building examination option.
4. Prepare for the examination. Use the included course, highlighted and tabbed references, calculations, plan-reading exercises, and practice-oriented study materials.
5. Complete the required examination process. Pass the applicable trade examination and complete Arizona’s Statutes and Rules requirement unless an authorized waiver applies.
6. Form the business entity. Use the included Business Formation service to establish an LLC or corporation for the commercial contracting business.
7. Obtain an EIN. Complete EIN Filing with the IRS for business banking, tax administration, payroll, employee hiring, and professional operations.
8. Complete applicable background requirements. Follow Arizona’s process for the individuals required to appear on the contractor license application.
9. Prepare the contractor application. Organize qualifying-party information, experience records, examination documentation, business documents, and required disclosures.
10. Obtain the commercial contractor license bond. Arrange the bond required for the commercial general contractor classification and anticipated gross volume of work.
11. Submit the application. Provide the completed application and supporting materials to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
12. Wait for license issuance. Do not advertise, bid, contract for, or perform work requiring the B-1 license until Arizona approves the application and issues an active license.

State Requirements

The B-1 classification is an Arizona general commercial contractor license. It applies to qualifying commercial construction and does not provide residential general contracting authority.

The proposed qualifying party must demonstrate the experience, knowledge, and skills needed to supervise or perform commercial general construction. Experience documentation may describe new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, concrete, masonry, framing, structural coordination, estimating, scheduling, subcontractor management, and field supervision.

The qualifying party must remain associated with the applicant business in the capacity recognized by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Examination records, experience documentation, and the individual’s role in the company should remain consistent throughout the licensing process.

The legal business entity applying for the license must be properly formed and identified. The company name, ownership information, qualifying-party records, EIN documentation, contractor bond, and license application should remain consistent.

Arizona contractor applicants must complete applicable background and disclosure requirements and provide the identity, experience, examination, and business information required for state review.

A commercial contractor license bond is required. The applicable amount is based on the commercial license category and anticipated gross volume of work performed in Arizona.

Because B-1 is a commercial classification, the residential financial-protection requirements associated with Arizona residential and dual contractor licenses do not apply.

After licensing, the contractor must remain within the authorized B-1 scope, maintain the required bond, renew the license, and keep ownership, address, qualifying-party, and business records current.

Reference Books

• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Covers excavation, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, steel erection, masonry operations, electrical hazards, tools, personal protective equipment, material handling, and commercial construction safety.
• Included Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Supports additional study involving foundations, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, guards, materials, and common building assemblies.
• Included Book: International Building Code, 2018
  Supports preparation involving commercial occupancies, construction types, fire resistance, means of egress, structural materials, accessibility-related provisions, interior finishes, and inspections.
• Included Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  Supports study of concrete ingredients, proportioning, placement, consolidation, curing, testing, strength, durability, and quality control.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Supports preparation involving sitework, trenching, underground piping, bedding, backfill, dewatering, equipment, soil conditions, and safe field procedures.
• Included Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  Supports study of unloading, storage, hoisting, placement, bridging, erection stability, attachment, and safe handling of steel joists and joist girders.
• Included Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Supports preparation involving measurement, layout, foundations, floor systems, wall framing, roof framing, stairs, doors, windows, materials, tools, and construction sequencing.
• Included Book: Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
  Supports study of brick, concrete block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, flashing, wall construction, movement joints, layout, and estimating.

All books are highlighted and Tabbed.

The package includes a $600 refundable book deposit. The deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

Effective B-1 preparation should combine commercial code navigation, excavation, concrete, masonry, structural framing, steel-joist erection, carpentry, calculations, estimating, plan reading, project management, and OSHA safety.

Candidates should practice measurements, fractions, decimals, area, volume, slopes, excavation quantities, concrete quantities, masonry quantities, material coverage, framing quantities, waste factors, labor calculations, and unit conversions.

Trade preparation should follow the normal sequence of commercial construction, beginning with site evaluation and excavation before moving through foundations, structural systems, enclosure, interior construction, inspections, and project closeout.

Reference-navigation practice should focus on identifying the correct book, locating the applicable chapter or index term, interpreting diagrams and tables, and applying technical information to commercial construction conditions.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Arizona B-1 candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and confidence-building study structure.

The course divides commercial construction preparation into manageable subjects, including sitework, excavation, concrete, masonry, framing, steel joists, carpentry, code requirements, estimating, plan reading, project coordination, and OSHA safety.

Reference-navigation exercises help candidates identify the correct book, locate useful chapters and tables, interpret construction details, and connect calculations with commercial installation conditions.

The highlighted and tabbed books support efficient navigation, but repeated practice remains essential. Working with the references throughout the course helps candidates become familiar with their organization and reduces unnecessary searching during the examination.

Application Service supports the Arizona licensing stage by helping organize qualifying-party information, examination records, experience documentation, business records, and required application materials.

Business Formation establishes an LLC or corporation so the customer has a legally structured commercial construction business. EIN Filing with the IRS provides the federal identification number used to open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate professionally.

Contractor Compliance Guidance supports a clearer understanding of responsibilities associated with maintaining the contractor license, commercial bond, qualifying party, company records, and authorized scope of work.

No preparation program or business service guarantees an examination result, licensing approval, earnings, or business success. The package provides organized exam preparation, reference materials, course access, application assistance, and business setup services for pursuing the Arizona B-1 licensing path.

What is included in The 1 Package?

The package includes eight commercial construction, building-code, excavation, concrete, steel-joist, carpentry, masonry, and safety references, 1 year of course access, Application Service, LLC or corporation formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

What is the total cost?

The package cost is $2,715. A $600 refundable book deposit brings the total due to $3,315. The package is all-inclusive with no hidden fees.

How does the refundable book deposit work?

The $600 deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.

Is the Arizona B-1 examination open book?

Yes. The Arizona B-1 General Commercial Contractor trade examination is open book using approved reference materials under the testing provider’s current examination rules.

Can a B-1 applicant use the NASCLA examination?

Yes. Arizona permits B-1 applicants to use the recognized NASCLA Commercial General Building examination option instead of the applicable Arizona trade examination.

Does B-1 cover residential general contracting?

No. B-1 is a commercial general contractor classification. Residential work requires the appropriate Arizona residential or dual contractor license.

Does the package include concrete and masonry preparation?

Yes. The included references support preparation involving concrete materials, placement, curing, testing, brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, flashing, and masonry wall construction.

Does the package include steel-joist preparation?

Yes. Technical Digest No. 9 supports preparation involving the handling, storage, hoisting, stabilization, bridging, and erection of steel joists and joist girders.

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All books are highlighted and Tabbed to support organized preparation and efficient reference navigation.

How long should I allow for the book order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Does the package include licensing and business setup?

Yes. The package includes Application Service, LLC or corporation formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

Does passing the examination automatically issue the license?

No. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors must approve the complete application and issue an active B-1 license before the business may operate as an Arizona General Commercial Contractor.