The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Georgia NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Georgia NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

If you’re serious about earning your Georgia NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor license and launching your business the right way, you need more than a stack of books. You need a clear path, the correct references, structured exam prep, and a business setup that’s handled correctly—without wasted time, missed steps, or confusing paperwork.

The 1 Package is the most comprehensive, all-in-one solution from 1 Exam Prep for contractors pursuing the Georgia NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor licensing path. It combines exam-ready book rentals, online courses, live instruction, state application support, and complete business setup services—so you can focus on passing your exam and getting operational with confidence.

This package is designed for busy professionals who want the most efficient route to becoming licensed and ready to run a legitimate contracting business. Instead of coordinating multiple vendors and trying to guess what’s required, you get one coordinated solution: books, prep, live classes, application help, and business formation—plus a refundable book deposit option when your references are returned in similar condition within the rental period.

Total Cost: $2,650
Refundable Deposit: $1,500 (returned if books are returned in similar condition within 1 year)
Total: $4,150 (All-Inclusive – No Hidden Fees!)

With The 1 Package, you’re not just preparing for an exam—you’re building the foundation to operate as a legitimate contractor. That means your licensing prep and your business setup move forward together in a single, coordinated process.

What You Get

• State Licensing Application Support: Help preparing and submitting your NASCLA license application to keep it accurate and complete.
• Business & Corporation Formation: LLC or Corporation formation so your business is legally established.
• EIN Filing with the IRS: EIN registration handled for tax and payroll purposes.
• Workers’ Comp Exemption Filing: If eligible, your exemption filing is completed to support your business setup.
• Fully Highlighted & Tabbed Book Set: All required references for the NASCLA and Business & Law exams, professionally prepared for fast navigation during open-book testing.
• Build Beyond Business Accelerator: Exclusive access to an 18-week live training program held every Thursday night from 6:30–8:00 PM EST (100% virtual), focused on real-world systems for pricing, operations, financial clarity, and long-term growth.
• 1-Year Book Rental Period: Use the books for up to 12 months, with the option to return them for a full deposit refund.
• 1-Year Access to Online Exam Prep Courses: Georgia Business & Law and NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor.
• 1-Year Access to Weekly Live, Instructor-Led Virtual Classes: Ask questions in real time, stay accountable, and get structured support throughout your prep journey.
• $1,500 Refundable Deposit: Return the books in similar condition within 1 year and receive your deposit back via check.

Exam Details

This package supports two major exam components required in the Georgia NASCLA general contractor path:

• NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Trade Exam: A broad commercial construction exam that measures contractor-level decision-making across materials, methods, codes, standards, and jobsite responsibility.
• Georgia Business & Law Exam: Focused on the business responsibilities of contracting, including project administration and professional operations.

Because the NASCLA trade exam is reference-heavy and the topics can shift quickly, preparation needs to be organized. Your included references cover commercial codes and accessibility, structural concrete and reinforcement practices, steel systems, trusses, masonry, carpentry, gypsum, roofing, jobsite and project management, stormwater pollution prevention planning, building envelope systems (EIFS), MEP coordination fundamentals, and OSHA safety requirements.

The 1 Package is built to help you prepare in a way that matches the exam experience: structured learning, repeated practice, and confident navigation through the correct reference every time.

Open Book Test

Your package is designed for open-book exams where approved references are used during testing. Open-book success is not about having the books—it’s about using them efficiently under time limits. The best candidates consistently do three things:

• Select the correct reference immediately: choose the right book first based on the topic.
• Navigate efficiently: use tabs, tables of contents, and indexes to land on the correct section quickly.
• Confirm details precisely: read carefully for exceptions, notes, and table footnotes before selecting an answer.

Your references are professionally highlighted and tabbed to support fast, clean navigation. That helps reduce time loss during lookups and improves confidence because you’re confirming requirements instead of guessing.

Licensing Steps

The 1 Package is built to support the full process—from preparation through submission—so your momentum doesn’t stall. A practical pathway for most candidates looks like this:

1. Get your application moving early: Use the included application support so paperwork doesn’t become a bottleneck.
2. Begin structured exam prep: Use the online courses to build a weekly plan and focus on the highest-value topics first.
3. Practice open-book navigation: Train selecting the correct reference and confirming answers under time pressure.
4. Join weekly live virtual classes: Ask questions, clarify confusing topics, and stay accountable with consistent instruction.
5. Take practice exams: Build pacing and confidence with quizzes and exam-style practice.
6. Finalize business setup: Complete LLC/Corporation formation, EIN filing, and any included filings so you’re ready to operate professionally.

This package keeps those steps aligned so you’re not trying to “figure it out later.” You prepare for testing while your business foundation is being built.

State Requirements

Georgia contractor licensing requires a combination of trade knowledge and business responsibility. The NASCLA pathway is designed to measure whether you can operate at a commercial general contractor level: managing scope, supervising work, applying standards, maintaining jobsite safety, and making compliant decisions across multiple systems.

The 1 Package supports that reality by addressing both sides of the goal:

• Exam readiness: complete book set, online courses, practice exams, and live instruction for both trade and business.
• Operational readiness: business formation, EIN filing, compliance guidance, and support starting your application process correctly.

This approach helps you move from “studying for a license” to “building a real contracting business” with fewer gaps and fewer last-minute surprises.

Reference Books

Your package includes the following essential references. The business & law title supports the Georgia Business & Law exam, while the remaining references support the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor trade exam preparation.

• Georgia NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 3rd Edition
  Business and law reference supporting contractor responsibilities, professional operations, and project management concepts tied to Georgia testing.
• NASCLA Contractors' Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Basic 14th Edition
  Core NASCLA business, law, and project management reference supporting contractor-level decision-making and administrative topics.
• Construction Jobsite Management, 5th Edition
  Jobsite supervision and field operations concepts supporting real-world construction management decisions.
• Construction Project Management, 5th Edition
  Project management fundamentals supporting planning, coordination, documentation, and project controls.
• ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  Structural concrete code requirements supporting standards-based concrete and structural decision-making.
• The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  Concrete methods and quality practices supporting workmanship decisions and field execution fundamentals.
• Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition
  Reinforcing fundamentals and placement practices supporting concrete reinforcement knowledge areas.
• BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses (2025)
  Truss handling and bracing best practices supporting safe structural component installation knowledge.
• SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck, 3rd Edition
  Steel deck construction practices supporting structural systems knowledge and standards-based questions.
• Technical Digest No. 9 – Steel Joists and Joist Girders (2008)
  Handling and erection guidance supporting joist/joist girder safety and metals topics.
• Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone, 9th or 10th Edition
  Masonry fundamentals supporting materials and methods for brick/block/stone installations.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Edition (2016)
  Carpentry fundamentals supporting framing and general construction methods.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition (2014)
  Gypsum systems supporting interior assemblies, materials, and installation fundamentals.
• Roofing Construction and Estimating – Daniel Atcheson
  Roofing methods and estimating fundamentals supporting thermal/moisture protection topics.
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts (2011)
  Sitework and excavation fundamentals supporting trenching and earthwork concepts.
• International Building Code, 2021 Edition
  Commercial building code reference supporting definitions and code-driven requirements.
• ICC A117.1 – Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (2017)
  Accessibility standards supporting compliant building and facility requirements.
• ANSI/EIMA 99-A-2017 – Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
  EIFS standards supporting envelope and finishes topics.
• Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan – EPA Guide
  Stormwater pollution prevention planning guidance supporting environmental compliance awareness.
• Green Building Fundamentals, 2nd Edition (2011)
  Green building concepts and terminology supporting sustainability-related topics.
• Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers, 4th Edition (2023)
  MEP coordination fundamentals supporting systems awareness from a construction management perspective.
• Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with latest amendments
  Construction safety regulations supporting jobsite safety and compliance awareness.
• Erectors’ Manual, 2nd Edition (1999)
  Precast erection standards and guidelines supporting safe handling and best practices.
• Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning, 3rd Edition (2003)
  Post-tensioning fundamentals supporting standards awareness and field practice understanding.

Test Information and Study Materials

The 1 Package includes a full prep ecosystem designed to keep you moving forward:

• Online exam prep courses: Georgia Business & Law and NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor (1 year access).
• Practice exams and quizzes: build pacing, reduce test-day hesitation, and reinforce key topics.
• Weekly live, instructor-led virtual classes: real-time Q&A, accountability, and structured support.
• Build Beyond Business Accelerator: an 18-week live program focused on systems for pricing, operations, financial clarity, and long-term growth, held Thursdays 6:30–8:00 PM EST.

How to study efficiently with a large NASCLA reference set:

• Build a “reference map” first: learn what each book is best used for so you’re not guessing during practice or exam day.
• Train timed navigation weekly: open-book performance improves fastest when you practice finding answers under a timer.
• Practice switching between books: the NASCLA exam shifts topics quickly; your study should mimic that reality.
• Use the live classes strategically: bring your hardest topics and your most confusing practice questions so you can tighten weak areas quickly.

This is a performance-driven approach: not just learning content, but learning how to operate under exam conditions.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Georgia NASCLA candidates with an organized system that combines exam prep, application support, and business setup services—so you can move from “preparing to test” to “ready to operate” with fewer delays and fewer unknowns.

• Organized study guidance: online courses, practice exams, and live instruction keep you on a plan instead of guessing what to study next.
• Trade-focused review: the included references cover the broad commercial construction knowledge base tested in NASCLA.
• Practice-oriented preparation: quizzes and practice exams build pacing and confidence for open-book testing.
• Reference navigation support: highlighted and tabbed books help reduce wasted time and improve lookups.
• Business readiness support: formation, EIN filing, and compliance guidance help you build a legitimate foundation beyond the exam.

The goal is realistic and practical: help you prepare efficiently, stay accountable, and build forward momentum toward licensure and business launch.

FAQ

What is the total cost for The 1 Package?

The total cost is $2,650 plus a $1,500 refundable deposit. The total with deposit is $4,150.

How does the refundable deposit work?

Return the books in similar condition within 1 year and your $1,500 deposit is refunded by check.

How long do I have access to the books and courses?

This package includes a 1-year book rental period and 1 year of course access.

What exams does this package support?

The package supports both the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor trade exam and the Georgia Business & Law portion.

Does The 1 Package include business formation?

Yes. Business formation (LLC or Corporation) is included, along with EIN filing and contractor compliance guidance.

Is workers’ comp exemption filing included?

Yes—workers’ comp exemption filing is included if eligible.

What is the Build Beyond Business Accelerator?

It’s an 18-week live training program held virtually every Thursday from 6:30–8:00 PM EST, focused on systems for pricing, operations, financial clarity, and long-term growth.

Does this package include application support?

Yes. State licensing application support is included to help prepare and submit your Georgia NASCLA exam and licensing application accurately.