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

Prepare for the Mississippi Remodeling contractor examination, contractor licensing process, and business launch with one coordinated, all-inclusive solution. The 1 Package combines professionally highlighted and tabbed rental books, one year of online course access, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing assistance, and contractor compliance guidance.

This package is designed for experienced remodelers, carpenters, construction supervisors, qualifying parties, project managers, and trade professionals who want an organized path through exam preparation, licensing paperwork, and business setup. Instead of purchasing books, preparing references, studying for the examination, completing the application, and establishing the company through separate services, customers receive the listed resources and support in one package.

Remodeling contractor exam preparation can involve building-code navigation, carpentry, interior and exterior finish work, concrete, masonry, construction safety, estimating, contracts, project management, and contractor business responsibilities. Candidates should be prepared to connect practical remodeling experience with the terminology and requirements found in the listed references.

Every included rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed. Important code provisions, definitions, tables, safety requirements, construction methods, formulas, business topics, and commonly reviewed subjects are marked to support organized study and efficient open-book exam navigation.

The rental books may be kept for up to one year. A $500 refundable deposit applies to the complete rental set and is returned when all books are returned within one year in similar condition. Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Package Cost: $2,045

Refundable Book Deposit: $500

Total Due: $2,545 — All-Inclusive, with no hidden fees.

Exam Details

The Mississippi Remodeling contractor examination evaluates knowledge associated with building construction, remodeling practices, structural and nonstructural work, carpentry, finish work, concrete, masonry, jobsite safety, building-code requirements, and contractor business responsibilities.

Candidates should combine practical remodeling experience with repeated use of the listed references. Examination questions may require direct code lookup, interpretation of construction methods, recognition of material requirements, application of safety rules, or understanding of contractor business practices.

The International Building Code, 2021 Edition, is the principal code reference included in this package. It supports review of building occupancy, construction types, fire-resistance requirements, means of egress, interior finishes, accessibility, structural provisions, materials, safeguards during construction, and other building requirements.

Remodeling projects often require candidates to understand how existing conditions interact with current code requirements. Work may involve walls, openings, stairs, exits, structural components, finishes, accessibility features, fire protection, or changes in use and occupancy.

Carpentry and Building Construction supports preparation involving framing, floors, walls, roofs, doors, windows, stairs, interior systems, exterior finishes, tools, materials, layout, and general construction practices. Candidates can use it to connect field experience with formal construction terminology and methods.

Finish Carpenter’s Manual supports review of detailed finish-carpentry work. Topics may include trim, molding, doors, windows, cabinetry, built-ins, layout, fastening, fitting, installation, and the accuracy required for completed interior work.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition, supports review of concrete materials, proportioning, mixing, placement, consolidation, curing, testing, durability, and quality control. Remodeling contractors may encounter concrete work involving slabs, footings, repairs, additions, porches, steps, and structural modifications.

Modern Masonry—Brick, Block, Stone supports preparation involving masonry materials, tools, mortar, brick, concrete block, stone, layout, construction methods, reinforcement, openings, walls, and practical masonry applications.

The Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, supports preparation involving federal construction-safety requirements. Remodeling contractors may need to review fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, tools, material handling, demolition conditions, and general jobsite responsibilities.

The NASCLA Mississippi Business and Law guide supports preparation involving licensing, business organization, estimating, bidding, contracts, project management, financial management, taxes, labor responsibilities, insurance, safety, risk management, and contractor operations.

The Remodeling trade examination and the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination address different responsibilities. The trade examination focuses on technical construction knowledge, while Business and Law addresses the legal, financial, and administrative responsibilities of operating a contracting company.

The online course helps candidates organize these subjects into manageable study areas. Candidates can review building code, carpentry, finish work, concrete, masonry, construction safety, and contractor business topics while practicing navigation with the same highlighted and tabbed references included in the package.

Open Book Test

Mississippi contractor examinations administered through PSI are open book. Candidates are responsible for bringing the permitted references and following current rules for approved titles, editions, highlighting, tabs, markings, notes, and supplemental materials.

An open-book examination still requires detailed preparation. Access to the correct books does not help when a candidate cannot identify the appropriate reference, locate an effective index term, interpret a technical provision, or apply the information within the available testing time.

The included rental references are professionally highlighted and tabbed to support efficient navigation. Highlighting identifies important code provisions, construction methods, safety requirements, formulas, definitions, tables, and business topics. Tabs divide the books into major chapters and frequently reviewed subjects.

Candidates should study every prepared tab before test day. Learn what each tab identifies, review the surrounding material, and practice moving between tables of contents, indexes, chapters, definitions, diagrams, and technical tables.

Questions involving occupancy, construction type, fire resistance, egress, interior finishes, accessibility, structural provisions, or safeguards during construction may lead to the International Building Code.

Questions involving framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, doors, windows, tools, or general building methods may lead to Carpentry and Building Construction.

Detailed questions involving trim, molding, fitting, cabinetry, finish installation, or precision interior work may require Finish Carpenter’s Manual.

Concrete questions may involve materials, mixtures, placement, consolidation, curing, strength, durability, testing, or quality control. Masonry questions may involve brick, block, stone, mortar, reinforcement, openings, walls, tools, or layout.

Construction-safety questions may require 29 CFR Part 1926, while contractor business questions may require the NASCLA Mississippi guide.

Practice identifying the central subject of each question before opening a reference. Selecting the correct book first can reduce unnecessary searching. Candidates should also practice related terminology because examination wording may differ from the words used in a book’s index.

Complete timed reference exercises with the full set. Identify the subject, choose the correct reference, locate an applicable section, and read enough surrounding material to confirm the answer.

Licensing Steps

1. Confirm the appropriate classification. Determine that the Mississippi Remodeling classification matches the construction and improvement services the business intends to provide.
2. Select the qualifying party. Identify the owner, officer, executive staff member, or responsible managing employee who will qualify the business and complete the required examinations.
3. Choose the business structure. Decide whether the company will operate as an LLC, corporation, or another accepted business type.
4. Form the business entity. Establish the LLC or corporation and organize its ownership, registration, and company records.
5. Obtain the EIN. File for the Employer Identification Number used for business banking, tax administration, employee hiring, and professional operations.
6. Document remodeling experience. Organize detailed project information involving carpentry, framing, finish work, concrete, masonry, structural modifications, supervision, or project management.
7. Prepare the contractor application. Gather the requested business, ownership, qualifying-party, experience, financial, insurance, reference, and supporting information.
8. Submit the application. Send the completed filing to the Mississippi State Board of Contractors for review.
9. Respond to application requests. Provide missing records, corrections, explanations, or additional information requested during review.
10. Receive examination eligibility. Follow the registration and scheduling instructions after authorization to test is issued.
11. Prepare with the course and books. Review building code, carpentry, finish work, concrete, masonry, safety, and contractor business topics.
12. Complete timed practice. Work through technical questions, code lookups, and reference-navigation exercises under structured conditions.
13. Take the required examinations. Bring acceptable identification and only the references and materials permitted under current testing rules.
14. Complete outstanding requirements. Submit any remaining documents, corrections, or supporting materials requested during final review.
15. Receive licensing approval. Passing the examinations does not automatically issue a contractor license. The complete application and supporting documentation must also be approved.
16. Maintain the license and business. Track renewals, insurance, business records, taxes, permits, safety obligations, and ongoing contractor compliance.

State Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors administers the applicable contractor licensing process. Applicants should select the classification that accurately reflects the remodeling work their business intends to perform.

The qualifying party must have a relationship with the applicant that satisfies applicable requirements. Depending on the business structure, the qualifying party may be an owner, officer, executive staff member, or responsible managing employee.

The contractor application may require business-registration information, ownership records, qualifying-party documentation, detailed project experience, references, financial information, insurance records, and other supporting materials.

Application information should be accurate and consistent across company filings, ownership records, experience documents, and supporting materials. Missing or conflicting information can affect the review process.

Mississippi contractor applicants must complete the applicable examination requirements. The Remodeling trade examination addresses technical construction knowledge, while the Law and Business Management examination addresses contractor business responsibilities.

Passing the examinations is one part of the licensing process. The applicant must also satisfy application, documentation, experience, financial, insurance, and final approval requirements.

Business formation does not create a contractor license. Forming an LLC or corporation and obtaining an EIN establishes the company’s legal and administrative structure, but the required contractor credential must still be approved and issued.

Remodeling contractors may also be responsible for local permits, inspections, adopted building codes, zoning requirements, employee safety, insurance, tax registrations, and project-specific approvals.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition
  A Mississippi contractor business reference covering licensing, business organization, estimating, bidding, contracts, project management, financial management, taxes, employment responsibilities, insurance, safety, risk management, and contractor operations.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations—29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with Latest Available Amendment
  A federal construction-safety reference covering fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, tools, demolition, material handling, and jobsite responsibilities.
• Included Rental Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  A construction reference covering tools, materials, layout, framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, doors, windows, interior systems, exterior finishes, and general building practices.
• Included Rental Book: Finish Carpenter’s Manual, Jim Tolpin, 1993
  A finish-carpentry reference covering trim, molding, doors, windows, cabinetry, built-ins, layout, fitting, fastening, and precision interior installation methods.
• Included Rental Book: International Building Code, 2021
  A building-code reference covering occupancy, construction types, fire resistance, means of egress, interior finishes, accessibility, structural provisions, materials, and safeguards during construction.
• Included Rental Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  A concrete reference covering materials, mixture proportioning, batching, mixing, placement, consolidation, curing, durability, strength, testing, and quality control.
• Included Rental Book: Modern Masonry—Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 9th or 10th Edition
  A masonry reference covering materials, mortar, brick, block, stone, tools, layout, walls, openings, reinforcement, construction methods, and practical field applications.

All included rental books are professionally highlighted and tabbed. Candidates should study the prepared sections and become familiar with each reference’s index, chapters, definitions, tables, illustrations, and terminology.

The $500 refundable deposit applies to the complete rental set. All books must be returned within one year in similar condition for the deposit to be refunded. Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

Create a study schedule that divides preparation into building-code navigation, carpentry, finish work, concrete, masonry, construction safety, and contractor business law.

Practice navigating the International Building Code by chapter, definition, table, occupancy, construction type, egress subject, material, and index term.

Review carpentry as connected systems. Study floors, walls, roofs, stairs, doors, windows, trim, finishes, and fastening methods while connecting practical installation experience with the written material.

Study concrete and masonry separately. Review materials, mixing, placement, curing, durability, mortar, block, brick, stone, reinforcement, and construction methods.

Study OSHA requirements alongside remodeling work. Connect fall protection, ladder safety, scaffolding, electrical hazards, personal protective equipment, demolition, tools, and material handling with common project conditions.

Use timed lookup exercises with the complete book set. Identify the main subject, select the correct reference, locate an effective search term, and confirm the answer by reading the surrounding material.

When reviewing a missed question, determine whether the difficulty resulted from limited construction knowledge, selecting the wrong reference, using an ineffective index term, overlooking an exception, or misreading the question.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Mississippi Remodeling contractor candidates organize exam preparation, licensing, and business setup into manageable steps. The 1 Package combines highlighted and tabbed rental books, one year of course access, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

The prepared references support efficient navigation through building code, construction safety, carpentry, finish work, concrete, masonry, and contractor business topics.

One year of course access provides organized study guidance, remodeling-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and a structured approach to difficult construction subjects.

Application Service supports the administrative side of the Mississippi contractor licensing process by helping organize the application and supporting requirements.

Business Formation establishes the LLC or corporation, while EIN Filing helps prepare the company for business banking, taxes, employee hiring, and professional contracting operations.

Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers understand responsibilities that may affect the company after formation and licensing. This creates a more organized foundation for operating the remodeling business.

The package does not guarantee a passing score, examination eligibility, licensing approval, license issuance, or business success. It provides organized study support, prepared references, application assistance, and business setup services to help customers pursue their Mississippi Remodeling contractor goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in The 1 Package?

The package includes seven highlighted and tabbed rental books, one year of course access, Application Service, LLC or corporation formation, EIN filing assistance, and contractor compliance guidance.

Are the rental books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. Every included rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and efficient open-book exam navigation.

Is the Mississippi Remodeling contractor examination open book?

Yes. Candidates may use permitted references during the examination, subject to current testing rules for approved titles, editions, markings, tabs, and materials.

How long is the course available?

The package includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included to help organize the Mississippi contractor licensing application process.

Does the package include business formation?

Yes. The package includes LLC or corporation formation for the remodeling contracting business.

Is EIN filing included?

Yes. The package includes assistance obtaining an Employer Identification Number from the IRS.

How long can I keep the rental books?

The complete rental book set may be kept for up to one year.

How does the refundable deposit work?

The $500 deposit is refundable when the complete rental set is returned within one year in similar condition.

What is the total amount due?

The package costs $2,045, plus the $500 refundable deposit, for a total due of $2,545.

How long should I allow for the book order?

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

Does purchasing the package guarantee a passing score or contractor license?

No. Outcomes depend on the candidate’s experience, preparation, examination performance, completed application, supporting documentation, and approval by the licensing authority.