The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Mississippi Building Construction Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Prepare for the Mississippi Building Construction contractor licensing process with an all-inclusive package that combines exam preparation, highlighted and tabbed reference books, licensing application support, and essential business setup services. The 1 Package is designed for contractors and qualifying parties who want a coordinated path from application preparation through exam study and business formation.

The Mississippi Building Construction classification covers commercial, residential, and industrial structures. Preparing for this classification requires knowledge across multiple construction disciplines, including site work, concrete, masonry, carpentry, roofing, structural steel, excavation, safety, building codes, and project coordination. Candidates must also prepare for the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination, which addresses the legal and administrative responsibilities of operating a contracting business.

This package includes the listed Building Construction and Law and Business reference books. The books are highlighted and permanently tabbed to support organized studying and faster navigation during open-book exam preparation. Candidates can use the same coordinated reference set for technical review, practice questions, code searches, and timed book-navigation exercises.

The package cost is $2,199, plus a $900 refundable book deposit. The total amount due is $3,099. The $900 deposit is refundable when the complete book set is returned within one year in similar condition.

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders. This processing period allows the complete reference collection to be assembled, highlighted, permanently tabbed, and prepared for delivery.

Exam Details

The Mississippi Building Construction state-specific examination is administered through PSI as part of the licensing process overseen by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Building Construction is a major commercial classification involving commercial, residential, and industrial structures.

The Mississippi state-specific Building Construction examination contains 80 questions. Candidates are allowed 3 hours to complete the test and must earn a minimum score of 70 percent to pass.

The examination covers a broad range of construction knowledge. Preparation should include:

• Site work and excavation
• Concrete and concrete reinforcement
• Masonry construction
• Carpentry and framing
• Roofing systems and estimating
• Structural steel and steel joists
• Building-code requirements
• Construction safety
• Post-tensioning systems
• General building practices and project coordination

Mississippi applicants pursuing the Building Construction classification may have a choice between the Mississippi state-specific Building Construction trade examination and the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors. These examinations differ in format, reference materials, and multistate acceptance. The examination selected should match the applicant’s licensing strategy and authorization from the Board.

The Mississippi Law and Business Management examination is also required for contractor applicants unless an applicable rule or approved waiver changes the requirement. That examination contains 50 questions, allows 2 hours, and requires a passing score of 70 percent.

Law and Business Management topics include licensing, estimating and bidding, contracts, lien law, financial management, tax responsibilities, labor laws, project management, business organization, risk management, environmental requirements, and construction safety. The included NASCLA Mississippi guide supports preparation for these business and legal subjects.

Open Book Test

The Mississippi contractor examinations administered through PSI are open-book tests. Candidates are responsible for bringing permitted reference materials to the examination center and following the current testing-provider rules.

Open book does not mean that candidates can rely on searching unfamiliar books during the examination. The Building Construction reference collection contains thousands of pages of codes, regulations, diagrams, tables, specifications, and construction procedures. Candidates must recognize the subject of a question, select the appropriate reference, and locate the supporting information efficiently.

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs are permitted. Temporary tabs, removable notes, loose papers, and Post-it-style markers are not permitted. Candidates may not write in their references during the examination.

The books included in The 1 Package are highlighted and permanently tabbed before delivery. The highlighting identifies important material, while the tabs create clear navigation points for chapters, code sections, construction subjects, and technical tables.

Prepared books are most effective when candidates use them throughout the study process. Practice should include finding code provisions, locating construction procedures, reviewing diagrams, interpreting tables, and moving between related references under timed conditions.

Licensing Steps

The Mississippi contractor licensing process begins with an application to the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Applicants must complete the initial application process before the qualifying party can schedule the required examinations.

1. Select the Building Construction classification. Confirm that the classification matches the commercial, residential, or industrial building work the company intends to perform.
2. Establish the business entity. Form the LLC or corporation that will apply for and operate under the contractor license.
3. Obtain an EIN. Secure the federal Employer Identification Number used for banking, tax administration, payroll, and other business activities.
4. Complete the contractor application. Provide the requested business, ownership, qualifying-party, experience, financial, insurance, tax, and reference information.
5. Gather supporting documentation. Assemble the records required for the applicant’s entity type and requested classification.
6. Submit the application to the Board. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors reviews the submission and identifies missing or incomplete requirements.
7. Receive testing eligibility. After the qualifying party is approved to test, the Board sends eligibility information to PSI.
8. Schedule the required examinations. Follow PSI’s registration instructions after receiving confirmation of eligibility.
9. Prepare with the course and books. Use the one-year course access period and highlighted references to review the trade and Law and Business subjects.
10. Complete final Board review. Passing the exams does not automatically issue the license. The application and supporting requirements must also be complete and approved.

Application Service is included to help organize the licensing paperwork and supporting-document process. Business Formation and EIN Filing services help establish the company’s legal and federal tax structure. Contractor Compliance Guidance supports a clearer understanding of the responsibilities connected with operating a Mississippi contracting business.

State Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors regulates commercial and residential contractor licensing in the state. Building Construction is a test-required major commercial classification.

The classification involves construction of commercial buildings and single-dwelling or multiple-dwelling residential structures. Its scope can include additions, alterations, conversions, expansions, reconstruction, renovations, rehabilitation, landscaping, earthwork, parking areas, driveways, sidewalks, and related building-site improvements.

The application must identify a qualifying party who satisfies the applicable examination requirement for the business. The qualifying party must maintain the required connection with the licensed entity.

Applicants must submit the business, financial, insurance, tax, experience, and reference information requested in the current application. Corporations, limited liability companies, and other registered entities should use the same legal business name across their application, entity records, insurance documents, financial information, and tax filings.

Passing the required examinations is only one stage of the licensing process. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors must also receive a complete application and approve the applicant before issuing the license.

Reference Books

• Included Book: NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition
  Covers Mississippi contractor licensing, business organization, estimating, bidding, contracts, project management, financial practices, labor responsibilities, risk management, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Included Book: International Building Code, 2021
  Provides requirements for building occupancy, construction types, fire protection, structural systems, means of egress, accessibility, materials, inspections, and general commercial building construction.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with Latest Available Amendment
  Contains federal construction-safety regulations addressing fall protection, excavation, scaffolding, ladders, personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, equipment, steel erection, and material handling.
• Included Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 3rd Edition
  Addresses unloading, storage, handling, placement, bridging, erection, and stability considerations for steel joists and joist girders.
• Included Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Covers building layout, framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, exterior finishes, interior construction, tools, materials, and common carpentry practices.
• Included Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  Explains concrete materials, mixture proportioning, production, placement, curing, testing, durability, strength, and quality-control practices.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 2011
  Covers excavation methods, grading, trenching, soils, equipment, estimating, drainage, pipe installation, safety, and field-production practices.
• Included Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  Provides practical information on roofing materials, roof systems, flashing, installation methods, estimating, quantities, labor, and construction procedures.
• Included Book: State of Mississippi Regulation of Excavation, Chapter 13 – Regulation of Excavations Near Underground Utility Facilities
  Addresses Mississippi excavation-notification and damage-prevention responsibilities for work performed near underground utility facilities.
• Included Book: Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning – Level 1 Field Fundamentals, 2003
  Introduces post-tensioning materials, components, installation practices, stressing procedures, safety considerations, and field inspection fundamentals.
• Included Book: Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 9th or 10th Edition
  Covers masonry materials, tools, mortar, brick, concrete block, stone, layout, bonding, walls, arches, fireplaces, estimating, and construction practices.
• Included Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars, Recommended Practices, 10th Edition
  Provides guidance on reinforcing-bar placement, supports, splicing, detailing, handling, tolerances, and recommended field procedures.

Test Information and Study Materials

A productive preparation plan should combine subject review with repeated book-navigation practice. Begin by grouping the material into site work, concrete, masonry, carpentry, roofing, structural steel, safety, building codes, and business law.

Use the International Building Code regularly so its chapter structure, definitions, tables, occupancy provisions, construction types, egress rules, and fire-resistance requirements become familiar. Code questions often require careful reading of sections, exceptions, footnotes, and referenced tables.

Concrete preparation should connect mixture design, reinforcing-bar placement, post-tensioning, formwork concepts, curing, testing, and jobsite safety. Masonry preparation should include materials, mortar, brick, block, stone, layout, bonding patterns, estimating, and wall construction.

Carpentry and roofing study should address layout, framing, floors, walls, roof systems, stairs, finishes, flashing, materials, quantities, and installation methods. Site-work preparation should include excavation, grading, soils, trenching, drainage, utility protection, and OSHA requirements.

Use practice questions as reference exercises. Identify the key term, choose the most likely book, locate the applicable section, and confirm the answer from the supporting material. Timed searches can help candidates develop a consistent method for using multiple references during the exam.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep combines the major parts of the Mississippi Building Construction licensing journey in one coordinated package. Candidates receive organized exam preparation, highlighted and tabbed references, application support, business formation assistance, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

The course provides trade-focused review across the major Building Construction subjects. Organized study guidance helps candidates divide a broad exam outline into manageable areas and build a preparation schedule that fits within the one-year access period.

Practice-oriented preparation encourages candidates to use the books actively. Reference-navigation exercises help students recognize keywords, select the appropriate publication, work with indexes and code chapters, and locate supporting information under timed conditions.

The highlighted and tabbed books reduce the initial burden of organizing a large technical reference set. Candidates can concentrate on learning the material and becoming familiar with the navigation system used throughout their preparation.

Application Service supports the licensing paperwork, while Business Formation and EIN Filing help establish the company’s operating structure. Contractor Compliance Guidance connects exam preparation with the administrative responsibilities of running a contracting business.

1 Exam Prep does not guarantee a passing score, license approval, business income, or examination outcome. The package provides organized resources and realistic support, while each candidate remains responsible for studying, supplying accurate application information, and satisfying state requirements.

What is included in the $3,099 total?

The total consists of the $2,199 package cost and a $900 refundable book deposit. The package includes the listed highlighted and tabbed books, one year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

How does the refundable deposit work?

The $900 deposit is refundable when the complete book set is returned within one year in similar condition. Missing books, missing pages, water damage, excessive writing, or avoidable physical damage may affect the return condition.

Are the books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The included books are highlighted and permanently tabbed to support organized study and efficient open-book reference navigation.

How long does book-order preparation take?

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders. This period allows the complete reference collection to be prepared for delivery.

How long is course access?

The package includes 1 year of course access for trade review, Law and Business preparation, reference practice, and licensing-process support.

Is the Mississippi Building Construction exam open book?

Yes. Mississippi contractor examinations administered through PSI are open book, subject to the current rules for permitted references, permanent tabs, markings, and testing-room materials.

How many questions are on the state-specific trade exam?

The Mississippi state-specific Building Construction examination contains 80 questions. Candidates are allowed three hours and must earn at least 70 percent to pass.

Does the package include Mississippi Law and Business preparation?

Yes. The package includes the NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition and course preparation for the required business and law subjects.

What business setup services are included?

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

Does passing the exam automatically issue the license?

No. Passing the required examinations is one part of the licensing process. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors must also receive and approve the completed application and supporting documentation.