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

Prepare for the Mississippi Heavy Construction contractor licensing process with a complete solution that combines exam preparation, required reference materials, licensing application support, and business setup services. The 1 Package is designed for contractors who want organized guidance from the beginning of the licensing process through business formation and exam preparation.

The Mississippi Heavy Construction examination covers a broad range of construction activities, including sewer, water, and gas pipelines; grading and excavation; paving; plant construction; concrete; structural steel; welding; piles; safety; and traffic control. Preparing for an exam with this much technical material requires more than simply owning the books. Candidates must learn how the references are organized, where important information is located, and how to move efficiently between multiple books during a timed examination.

This all-inclusive package provides the listed reference books highlighted and tabbed to support faster navigation. It also includes one year of course access, application service, business formation assistance, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance. The study structure is built around the knowledge areas addressed by the Mississippi Heavy Construction contractor exam and the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam.

The package cost is $2,945, plus a $1,000 refundable book deposit. The complete amount due is $3,945. The $1,000 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.

Exam Details

The Mississippi Heavy Construction trade examination is administered through PSI as part of the Mississippi State Board of Contractors licensing process. The examination contains 100 questions, allows 4 hours for completion, and requires a score of 70 percent to pass.

The official scope of work includes sewer, water, and gas pipelines; grading and excavation; paving; and plant construction. The examination content outline distributes questions across the following areas:

• Water and sewer
• Gas systems
• Paving
• Excavation, compaction, and grading
• Construction safety
• Steel construction
• Piles and pile-related work
• Concrete construction
• Traffic control
• Welding
• Mississippi One-Call requirements

Applicants for a Mississippi commercial or residential contractor license must also complete the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination unless an applicable licensing rule provides otherwise. The Law and Business Management examination contains 50 questions, allows 2 hours, and requires a score of 70 percent to pass.

Law and Business Management topics include licensing, estimating and bidding, lien law, financial management, tax laws, labor laws, project management, contracts, business organization, risk management, environmental requirements, and safety. The included NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi 6th Edition supports preparation for these business and legal subject areas.

Open Book Test

The Mississippi contractor examinations administered through PSI are open book. Candidates are responsible for bringing their permitted reference materials to the examination center. Open book does not mean that the answers will be easy to locate. The number of references, technical language, and time limit make book-navigation skills an important part of preparation.

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs may be used. Temporary tabs, including removable notes such as Post-it notes, are not permitted. Candidates may not write in their books during the examination or bring loose papers and unauthorized materials into the testing room.

The books included with The 1 Package are highlighted and tabbed before delivery. This preparation helps candidates recognize major sections, locate frequently tested subjects, and practice using the same organized references during their course work. Candidates should still spend time working with every book so that the tab labels, indexes, tables, and technical sections become familiar before test day.

Licensing Steps

The Mississippi contractor licensing process begins with an application to the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Applicants must submit the appropriate application and supporting documentation before they are authorized to schedule the required examinations.

1. Choose the appropriate classification. Heavy Construction is a major commercial classification covering work associated with pipelines, grading, excavation, paving, and plant construction.
2. Establish the business entity. Applicants operating through a corporation, limited liability company, or similar registered entity must maintain the appropriate business registration and good-standing documentation.
3. Prepare the licensing application. Complete the required sections, identify the qualifying party, and assemble the supporting business, financial, insurance, and tax documentation.
4. Submit the application to the Board. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors reviews the application and notifies the applicant about missing items or additional requirements.
5. Receive examination authorization. After the Board establishes eligibility, PSI sends the candidate information needed to register and schedule the examinations.
6. Complete the required examinations. Heavy Construction applicants generally prepare for both the Heavy Construction trade exam and the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam.
7. Complete final Board review. Passing an examination does not by itself issue a license. The application and all supporting requirements must be complete before Board review and approval.
8. Maintain the license and business. Contractors must monitor renewal dates, insurance, tax registrations, business status, and other ongoing compliance responsibilities.

The included Application Service provides structured assistance with the licensing paperwork. Business Formation and EIN Filing services help establish the operating entity and federal tax identification needed for professional business activity. Contractor Compliance Guidance helps the applicant understand the documents and responsibilities connected with operating as a Mississippi contractor.

State Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors regulates contractor licensing within the state. Heavy Construction is identified as a major commercial classification. Commercial applicants must satisfy the Board’s application, examination, financial, insurance, tax, and business-document requirements before a Certificate of Responsibility can be issued.

A commercial applicant seeking a major classification must submit the financial documentation required by the Board. The Board’s published licensing guidance states that the financial statement for a major commercial classification must demonstrate the applicable minimum net worth. Commercial applicants must also provide proof of general liability insurance at the coverage level required by the Board.

When the applicant is organized as a corporation, LLC, LLP, or another registered business entity, its information must correspond with the official business record maintained by the Mississippi Secretary of State. The application name, entity type, ownership information, and supporting documents should be consistent throughout the filing.

Commercial applicants must also provide the applicable Mississippi tax identification information. Workers’ compensation documentation may be required based on the number of employees and the applicant’s circumstances. Requirements can vary according to business structure, classification, and application details, which makes organized document preparation essential.

The qualifying party is the individual connected to the contractor license who is responsible for satisfying the examination requirement. The qualifying party’s name and identification must match the information used for examination registration. PSI requires an acceptable, valid photo identification containing the candidate’s signature at the examination center.

Reference Books

The following books and technical references are included in The 1 Package. The books are highlighted and tabbed to help candidates practice locating information during timed study sessions.

• Included Book: NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition
  Covers Mississippi-focused contractor business and law topics such as licensing, contracts, project management, financial practices, employment responsibilities, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Included Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars, Recommended Practices, 10th Edition
  Provides practical information on reinforcing steel placement, bar supports, detailing, handling, field practices, and construction requirements.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, OSHA, with Latest Available Amendment
  Contains federal construction safety regulations addressing excavation, fall protection, equipment, personal protective equipment, scaffolding, material handling, and other workplace safety subjects.
• Included Book: DIPRA Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe, 2024
  Addresses handling, installation, joining, trench preparation, bedding, backfilling, testing, and field practices for ductile iron pipe systems.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Explains estimating, excavation methods, trenching, grading, equipment use, pipe installation, soil considerations, safety, and field-production practices.
• Included Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 3rd Edition
  Reviews safe handling, unloading, storage, placement, erection, bridging, and stability considerations for steel joists and joist girders.
• Included Book: Pipe Welding Procedures, 2003
  Provides information on pipe-welding methods, joint preparation, welding positions, procedures, materials, and field applications.
• Included Book: Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook
  Covers asphalt paving operations, plant production, transportation, placement, compaction, quality considerations, and pavement construction practices.
• Included Book: Pipefitter’s Handbook
  Offers field reference information for pipe measurements, fittings, layouts, calculations, materials, valves, and common pipefitting procedures.
• Included Book: State of Mississippi Regulation of Excavation, Chapter 13, Regulation of Excavations Near Underground Utility Facilities
  Addresses Mississippi requirements for excavation activity near underground utility facilities, including notification and damage-prevention responsibilities.
• Included Book: ASME Code for Pressure Piping, B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, 2018
  Covers technical requirements associated with gas transmission and distribution piping systems, including materials, construction, welding, testing, and operation.
• Included Book: Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning – Level 1 Field Fundamentals, 2003
  Introduces field practices, materials, installation procedures, safety considerations, and inspection concepts for unbonded post-tensioning systems.
• Included Book: Concrete Pipe and Box Culvert Installation, 2019
  Explains installation practices for concrete pipe and box culverts, including excavation, foundations, bedding, joining, placement, backfill, and inspection.
• Included Book: Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2004
  Provides Mississippi specifications for materials, construction methods, measurement, quality requirements, and road and bridge work.
• Included Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  Covers concrete materials, mixture design, proportioning, production, placement, testing, durability, strength, and quality control.
• Included Book: SP-4 Formwork for Concrete, 2014, 8th Edition
  Provides guidance on formwork planning, design considerations, construction, bracing, shoring, loads, safety, and concrete-form removal.

Test Information and Study Materials

Successful preparation should combine technical review with repeated reference-navigation practice. Begin by separating the trade examination topics into major groups: underground utilities, paving, earthwork, safety, steel, concrete, welding, piles, and traffic control. Study one group at a time, then complete mixed-topic practice to build the ability to identify which book is most likely to contain the answer.

Use the highlighted sections and permanent tabs as navigation tools rather than substitutes for studying. Practice searching indexes, tables of contents, definitions, diagrams, specification sections, and appendices. During a timed exam, recognizing the correct reference quickly can preserve valuable minutes.

Calculations and field scenarios should also be part of the preparation plan. Heavy construction questions may require candidates to interpret dimensions, quantities, slopes, excavation conditions, material requirements, or construction procedures. Practice reading every question carefully, identifying what is being asked, and selecting the most relevant reference before searching.

The PSI candidate bulletin permits a silent, nonprinting, nonprogrammable calculator that meets testing-center rules. Candidates should practice with a compliant calculator before the examination rather than relying on unfamiliar equipment on test day.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep brings the major parts of the Mississippi Heavy Construction licensing journey into one organized package. Instead of coordinating books, exam preparation, application paperwork, entity formation, and EIN filing separately, candidates receive a structured solution designed around the contractor licensing process.

The course provides trade-focused review and practice-oriented preparation for the Heavy Construction and business-law subject areas. Organized study guidance helps candidates break a large exam outline into manageable topics, while reference-navigation exercises build familiarity with the highlighted and tabbed books.

Application Service supports the preparation of licensing paperwork and helps reduce avoidable filing problems. Business Formation assistance supports the creation of an LLC or corporation, while EIN Filing establishes the federal identification number commonly used for banking, tax administration, employee hiring, and professional business operations.

Contractor Compliance Guidance connects exam preparation with the practical responsibilities of operating a contracting company. The goal is not only to prepare for test questions, but also to help the customer approach the licensing and business setup process with a clearer plan, organized documents, and greater confidence.

What is included in the $3,945 total?

The total consists of the $2,945 package cost and a $1,000 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 book deposit work?

The $1,000 deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition. The books should be protected from excessive damage, missing pages, water damage, or other deterioration beyond their supplied condition.

How long does it take to receive the books?

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders. This processing period supports preparation of the complete book set, including highlighting and tabbing.

Are the Mississippi Heavy Construction exams open book?

Yes. Mississippi contractor examinations administered through PSI are open book. Only permitted references and materials that comply with testing-center rules may be brought into the examination room.

How many questions are on the Heavy Construction exam?

The Mississippi Heavy Construction trade exam contains 100 questions. Candidates are allowed four 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, along with course preparation for contractor business and law subject areas.

Does passing the exam automatically issue the contractor license?

No. Examination results are one part of the licensing process. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors must also receive and approve the completed application and all required supporting documentation.

Are the books already highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The included books are highlighted and tabbed to support reference navigation and timed exam practice. Candidates should use the books throughout the course to become familiar with the organization and tab locations.

What business setup services are included?

The package includes Business Formation assistance for an LLC or corporation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance. These services help establish the contracting business and organize key administrative requirements.

How long is the course available?

The 1 Package includes 1 year of course access, providing time to study the technical subjects, practice reference navigation, and work through the licensing process.