The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Mississippi NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Licensing & Business Setup

Prepare for Mississippi commercial contractor licensing with an all-inclusive package that combines NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam preparation, Mississippi Business and Law study, a comprehensive construction reference library, licensing Application Service, and essential business setup support. The 1 Package is designed for contractors who want to manage exam preparation, licensing, books, and business formation through one organized solution.

Mississippi participates in the NASCLA Accredited Examination Program for Commercial General Building Contractors. A passing NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination result can satisfy the applicable trade examination requirement for participating licensing agencies, including the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Candidates must still meet Mississippi's separate licensing requirements, including the mandatory Mississippi Law and Business Management examination and the requirements associated with the commercial contractor application.

The 1 Package combines the listed Mississippi and NASCLA references with 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation assistance, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance. All books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation, helping candidates become familiar with the extensive reference library used during open-book testing.

The package also includes the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition, supporting preparation for Mississippi's required Law and Business Management examination. This allows candidates to prepare for both the commercial construction trade examination and the state-specific business and law requirement.

Package Price: $3,694.

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

Total Initial Payment: $4,694. All-Inclusive – No Hidden Fees!

All books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Exam Details

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors requires applicants to complete the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination. A trade examination may also be required depending on the classification requested. For applicable commercial general building licensing, Mississippi accepts the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors.

The NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination contains 115 questions and provides 330 minutes, or 5 hours and 30 minutes, for completion. Candidates must achieve the required NASCLA passing score for the trade examination.

The NASCLA exam covers major areas of commercial construction, including:

• Planning and estimating
• Project and financial management
• Procurement and contracting
• Construction safety
• Site construction
• Concrete construction
• Masonry
• Metals
• Wood foundations and framing
• Thermal and moisture protection
• Doors, windows, and glazing
• Finishes
• Mechanical and plumbing systems
• Electrical systems

The Mississippi Law and Business Management examination is separate from the NASCLA trade examination. The Mississippi examination contains 50 questions, requires a 70% passing score, and provides 2 hours for completion.

Mississippi 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.

Candidates preparing for both exams should maintain separate study plans. The NASCLA examination focuses heavily on commercial construction and technical reference material, while the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination concentrates on business operations, state requirements, contracts, financial responsibilities, and contractor law.

Open Book Test

The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is an open book test. Mississippi's Law and Business Management examination is also an open book test using the approved Mississippi contractor reference.

The Mississippi Law and Business Management examination uses the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition. This publication covers contractor business planning, licensing, insurance, estimating, contracts, project management, financial management, taxation, lien law, safety, and related Mississippi-specific information.

Open-book testing rewards candidates who understand both the material and the organization of their references. Candidates should not expect to search through an entire book for every question. Instead, practice should focus on identifying the topic, selecting the correct reference, and quickly locating the applicable chapter, table, regulation, or technical requirement.

All books included with The 1 Package are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. Candidates should repeatedly use the prepared books during their study period so that reference navigation becomes familiar before examination day.

Permanent reference tabs can help candidates locate important sections more efficiently when they comply with testing-center rules. Candidates should use the books during practice questions and timed review rather than waiting until exam day to become familiar with the reference organization.

Licensing Steps

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors administers commercial contractor licensing in Mississippi. Candidates must complete the applicable licensing process before receiving a commercial contractor license.

1. Choose the appropriate Mississippi classification. Applicants should identify the major or specialty classification that corresponds with the work the business intends to perform.
2. Establish the business entity. Applicants operating through an LLC, corporation, or LLP must maintain the applicable good-standing status with the Mississippi Secretary of State.
3. Complete the Mississippi commercial contractor application. The application must include the requested classification, company information, qualifying-party information, and supporting documentation.
4. Identify the qualifying party. The qualifying party is the individual associated with the license who satisfies the applicable examination requirements.
5. Submit the application before scheduling examinations. Mississippi requires applicants to submit the contractor license application first. MSBOC reviews the application and determines testing eligibility before PSI scheduling.
6. Pass Mississippi Law and Business Management. This examination is mandatory for Mississippi commercial contractor applicants.
7. Complete the applicable trade examination. Candidates pursuing an applicable general building classification may use the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination to satisfy the accepted trade requirement.
8. Provide required financial documentation. Mississippi commercial contractor applicants must submit a reviewed or audited financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant.
9. Provide required insurance and tax documentation. Applicants must satisfy MSBOC's general liability, workers' compensation when applicable, tax identification, and supporting-document requirements.
10. Complete Board review. MSBOC issues the contractor license after the application, examinations, financial documentation, insurance, and other requirements have been completed.

The Application Service included with The 1 Package provides support with organizing the Mississippi contractor licensing process while candidates continue preparing for the required examinations.

State Requirements

Mississippi commercial contractor applicants must satisfy financial, insurance, testing, business-registration, and application requirements administered by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.

Applicants requesting a major classification must demonstrate a minimum net worth of $50,000. Applicants requesting other classifications must demonstrate the applicable financial qualification established by MSBOC. The financial statement must be reviewed or audited by a certified public accountant and completed within the required period. A compilation is not accepted for this requirement.

Commercial applicants must provide proof of current general liability insurance showing at least $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate. The insured name on the policy documentation must correspond with the name under which the contractor license is requested.

Workers' compensation insurance documentation is required when applicable. Mississippi's commercial contractor application currently identifies this requirement for applicants with five or more employees.

Corporations, LLCs, and LLPs must provide proof that the business is in good standing with the Mississippi Secretary of State. Applicants must also provide applicable Mississippi tax identification information or a Federal Tax ID number as required by the application.

MSBOC requires the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination for all commercial contractor applicants. A trade examination is required when applicable to the requested classification unless an accepted waiver or reciprocity provision applies.

The Business Formation, EIN Filing, and Contractor Compliance Guidance included in The 1 Package support candidates with the business side of the licensing process while the course and reference library address examination preparation.

Reference Books

• Included Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition
  The Mississippi-specific contractor reference covering licensing, business planning, estimating, contracts, project management, financial management, tax topics, lien law, safety, and related state requirements.
• Included Book: Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers, 4th Edition
  Covers mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and related commercial building systems from a construction-management perspective.
• Included Book: ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
  Provides technical accessibility requirements for buildings, spaces, routes, facilities, and building elements.
• Included Book: BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025
  Addresses recommended practices for handling, installation, restraint, and bracing of metal plate connected wood trusses.
• Included Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Covers framing, carpentry, building materials, layout, structural components, and general construction methods.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Contains federal construction-industry safety regulations addressing workplace hazards and OSHA requirements.
• Included Book: Construction Jobsite Management, 5th Edition
  Covers field supervision, jobsite organization, planning, coordination, productivity, and documentation.
• Included Book: Construction Project Management, 5th Edition
  Addresses project planning, administration, scheduling, coordination, controls, and construction management.
• Included Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition
  Covers contractor business practices, contracts, financial concepts, project management, and construction administration.
• Included Book: Erectors' Manual – Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of PreCast Concrete Products, 2nd Edition, 1999
  Provides standards and field guidance associated with precast concrete erection.
• Included Book: Green Building Fundamentals, Michael Montoya, 2011, 2nd Edition
  Introduces sustainable construction principles and green building practices.
• Included Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Covers gypsum products, assemblies, wall and ceiling systems, and installation practices.
• Included Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  Addresses handling and erection procedures for steel joists and joist girders.
• Included Book: International Building Code, 2021
  A commercial building code covering occupancy, construction types, fire protection, means of egress, structural requirements, and related provisions.
• Included Book: ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  Provides technical requirements for structural and reinforced concrete construction.
• Included Book: Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning - Level 1 Field Fundamentals
  Covers fundamental field practices associated with unbonded post-tensioning systems.
• Included Book: Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
  Covers masonry materials, tools, brick, block, stone, layout, and practical construction techniques.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Addresses excavation, trenching, underground piping, equipment, site conditions, and related construction practices.
• Included Book: Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition
  A comprehensive commercial construction reference covering materials, systems, construction methods, and field practices.
• Included Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  Covers roofing materials, systems, installation methods, measurements, quantities, and estimating concepts.
• Included Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars
  Provides technical guidance for reinforcing-steel placement in concrete construction.
• Included Book: SDI (Steel Deck Institute) Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
  Addresses steel deck handling, placement, installation, and construction practices.
• Included Book: The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition
  Covers concrete preparation, materials, placement, finishing, workmanship, and quality construction practices.
• Included Book: ANSI/EIMA 99-A-2017: Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage, 2017
  Addresses exterior insulation and finish systems and EIFS assemblies incorporating drainage.
• Included Book: Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan – A Guide for Construction Sites, United States Environmental Protection Agency
  Provides construction-site guidance for developing and implementing stormwater pollution prevention plans.

Exam Room Approved Books

The NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination is open book and uses the approved NASCLA commercial construction reference library. The Mississippi Law and Business Management examination separately uses the Mississippi-specific NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management.

All books provided through The 1 Package are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. Candidates should repeatedly practice with the books before testing so that chapters, indexes, tables, technical standards, and key subject areas become familiar.

The Mississippi-specific 6th Edition should be used for Mississippi Business and Law study, while the commercial construction references support the NASCLA trade examination. Keeping the two examination libraries organized can help candidates maintain a clearer preparation strategy.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong Mississippi NASCLA study plan should combine technical construction review with state-specific Business and Law preparation. Candidates should divide their preparation according to the examination they are studying for and connect each topic with the most useful reference.

For the NASCLA exam, building-code preparation should include regular navigation through the 2021 International Building Code. OSHA preparation should include familiarity with 29 CFR Part 1926. Concrete study should incorporate both practical concrete construction and technical ACI requirements, while separate references support masonry, steel construction, roofing, excavation, accessibility, post-tensioning, and mechanical or electrical systems.

The Mississippi Law and Business Management examination should receive focused review of licensing, estimating, financial management, taxation, labor, contracts, lien law, project management, business organization, risk management, environmental topics, and safety.

The included 1 year of course access provides time for organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, and reference-navigation exercises. Candidates can build a consistent study routine rather than attempting to review the entire library immediately before examination day.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Mississippi contractor candidates combine exam preparation, licensing support, reference navigation, and business setup within one organized package. The 1 Package is designed to support both the technical side of becoming a contractor and the practical business steps involved in establishing the company.

The highlighted and tabbed references support faster navigation practice, while the course provides organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, and confidence-building study structure. With 1 year of course access, candidates have time to work through NASCLA construction subjects and Mississippi Business and Law topics at a manageable pace.

Application Service supports the Mississippi licensing workflow, while Business Formation assistance helps establish an LLC or corporation for the contracting company. EIN Filing with the IRS helps the business obtain the federal tax identification number used for business banking, tax administration, hiring employees, and professional operations.

Contractor Compliance Guidance adds support for understanding requirements associated with operating as a Mississippi contractor. Together, these services provide a more complete pathway than exam preparation alone.

Does Mississippi accept the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination?

Yes. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors participates in the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination program.

Does Mississippi require a Law and Business Management examination?

Yes. The Mississippi Law and Business Management examination is mandatory for contractor applicants.

How many questions are on the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam?

The examination contains 50 questions, requires a 70% passing score, and provides two hours for completion.

How many questions are on the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam?

The NASCLA commercial examination contains 115 questions and provides 330 minutes, or 5 hours and 30 minutes, for completion.

What financial requirement applies to a Mississippi major classification?

Applicants seeking a major classification must demonstrate a minimum net worth of $50,000 through the financial documentation required by MSBOC.

Does Mississippi require general liability insurance?

Yes. Mississippi commercial applicants must provide proof of general liability insurance meeting MSBOC requirements, including at least $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate coverage.

How long is course access included?

The 1 Package includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with The 1 Package.

Does the package include business formation?

Yes. Business Formation assistance for an LLC or corporation is included, along with EIN Filing with the IRS and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

Are the books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All included books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation and organized reference navigation.

What is the package price?

The package price is $3,694. With the $1,000 refundable book deposit, the total initial payment is $4,694.

When is the refundable book deposit returned?

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

How long should I allow for The 1 Package book order?

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